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Environmental initiatives
Investing to protect and conserve our natural resources.
We believe that we can make a positive contribution to the environment by investing in sustainable products, services, and partnerships.
Supporting renewable energy.
At U.S. Bank, we’re committed to investing in businesses that support renewable energy efforts and sustainable business practices while promoting job growth. In 2019 alone, U.S. Bank committed more than $1.2 billion to finance over 2.2 gigawatts of renewable energy projects throughout the U.S. Those investments helped power more than 340,000 homes and employ more than 18,000 people. In addition, the carbon off-set of these investments is equal to taking more than 522,000 cars off the road or planting about 3 million acres of forest.
Building with sustainability in mind.
To date, we have 26 LEED certified branches and are continuing to follow sustainable principles in the design of our new facilities with plans to maintain this focus in the future.
Partnerships
Through community engagement and organizational partnerships, U.S. Bancorp works to better understand environmental issues and identify solutions.
Ceres
We are a proud partner of the sustainability nonprofit organization, Ceres. U.S. Bank joins more than 50 companies, including dozens of Fortune 500 firms, committed to achieving environmental sustainability goals and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Through this network, we gain unique access to investors and other stakeholders interested in engaging on opportunities embedded in the low-carbon economy transition.
GRID Alternatives
Since 2010, U.S. Bank has been a partner of GRID Alternatives. GRID Alternatives is the nation's largest nonprofit solar installer, with the mission to make renewable energy technology and training accessible to underserved communities.
Earthwatch Ignite program
Earthwatch works to improve science and environmental education by providing passionate students with real life experiences, learning opportunities and resources in STEM fields. Earthwatch Institute and U.S. Bank partnered together to equip young students from underserved communities with the skills and confidence they need to enter STEM careers.
