Laura Armstrong

The Huntington National Bank's strategic overview, presented at the Goldman Sachs US Financial Services Conference, aims to establish the institution as the country's leading people-first, digitally powered bank. This vision is supported by a purpose to improve lives, support businesses, and strengthen communities. The core strategy revolves around driving organic growth across consumer, business, wealth, and commercial segments, enhancing digital capabilities, expanding into new markets, and deepening customer relationships through innovative 'Fair Play' products. Key objectives include delivering sustainable, top-quartile financial performance and achieving medium-term financial goals such as a 56% efficiency ratio and over 17% return on tangible common equity.

Huntington's 2022 TCFD Report outlines its purpose-driven approach to environmental stewardship and climate action. The report details the company's strategy, governance, risk management, and metrics and targets related to climate change. Key focus areas include advancing a net-zero roadmap, transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and helping customers achieve their environmental sustainability goals through expanded green financing. The overarching vision is to create long-term shareholder value and a sustainable future by strengthening communities, making people's lives better, and helping businesses thrive.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of sandwich generation caregiving in the U.S., focusing on the challenges faced by individuals caring for both children and adult family members. Key findings detail the demographic profile of sandwich caregivers, the intensity and burden of care, and the significant impact on their employment and financial well-being. The report concludes with policy recommendations aimed at improving the long-term care system, providing paid family and medical leave, offering family caregiver tax credits, and increasing access to affordable childcare and early learning options.

This ESG Report details Huntington's 2021 commitments and performance across economic, environmental, social, and governance areas. The organization's purpose-driven strategy focuses on leveraging economic impact, advancing environmental stewardship, promoting social responsibility through colleague engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and upholding robust governance. Key initiatives include a five-year, $40 billion Community Plan (2021-2026) to strengthen communities, a roadmap toward net zero carbon emissions, and a commitment to making people's lives better, helping businesses thrive, and strengthening the communities served, ultimately aiming to deliver long-term shareholder value.

This 2022 ESG Report Preview by Huntington Bancshares Incorporated outlines the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, aspirations, and key milestones. The strategy integrates ESG with core performance objectives, aiming for sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value while maintaining a moderate-to-low risk appetite. Key priorities include a commitment to communities through initiatives such as the $40 billion Community Plan, advancing environmental goals through clean energy banking and climate risk management, and enhancing social aspects like workforce diversity, employee engagement, and career development. The report also details robust governance structures and risk management practices, emphasizing transparency and accountability in its ESG program.