Sustainability at Fifth Third

Our holistic approach to addressing climate change includes supporting a sustainable transition, managing climate-related risks, and managing our operations sustainably. Our $100 billion environmental and social finance target is designed to help our customers and communities transition to a lower-carbon future that is more inclusive and sustainable. Third-party recognitions, including being honored again by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®, reinforce the impact of our sustainability strategy and actions.

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Energy

NCSEA Features Fifth Third as “Clean Energy Powered Business”
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association has published its "Clean Energy Powered Businesses" infographic. Fifth Third was recognized for its 100% renewable energy achievement via its solar power facility in the Tarheel state.

Environment

Fifth Third Hosts Compost Bin Event in Cincinnati
The event followed a virtual training event held with the county in which 200 Fifth Third employees learned the how and why of backyard composting, part of the Bank’s efforts to encourage employees to enhance sustainability at home.

Energy

Fifth Third Bank Goes 100% Solar
Fifth Third Bank is investing in the sun. The financial giant recently became the first Fortune 500 company to achieve 100% renewable power with solar alone. And it did so with a single solar project.

Environment

Fifth Third Earns A- for Climate Leadership from CDP
Fifth Third Bancorp has received a Climate Leadership score of A- from the CDP for its efforts and disclosures related to climate change. Fifth Third’s A- score placed Fifth Third in the top quartile of CDP’s Financial Services Activity Group.

Environment

Fifth Third Goes Dark for Earth Hour
By turning off our lights, we hope to illuminate awareness of climate change and our commitment to be an environmental sustainability leader. Fifth Third was the first bank and first Fortune 500 company to achieve 100% renewable solar power.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third to Present at GreenBiz 20 Conference Hosted by Renewable Energy Buyer’s Alliance on February 4-6
Fifth Third’s Director of Environmental Sustainability Scott Hassell will take part in a tutorial panel at the GreenBiz 20 conference presented by the Renewable Energy Buyer’s Alliance (REBA).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Accepts Award for Top 10 Solar Recognition
Fifth Third Bancorp was recognized by the Solar Energy Industries Association for inclusion in its seventh annual Solar Means Business Report. The report follows solar adoption by businesses across the U.S.

Energy

Fifth Third Makes History by Powering Up 100% Renewable Solar Facility
Built by SunEnergy1, the Aulander Holloman Solar Facility is expected to generate clean power that is more than or equal to the amount Fifth Third uses in a year, enough to eliminate 143,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases and power 25,000 homes.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bancorp Introduces New Investment Banking Capabilities for Renewable Energy Industry
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) announced today that Fifth Third Securities Inc. has hired Timothy Beach, Ari Citrin and Oliver Janssen as managing directors to lead its new Renewable Energy Investment Banking Group.

Energy

Fifth Third Bank Recognized with Renewable Energy Hero Award
Fifth Third Bancorp was today recognized with the Renewable Energy Hero Award at Green Umbrella’s annual Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit.
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