News Release

First Hawaiian Bank Releases Annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022

Report highlights ongoing community stewardship efforts from Hawaii’s top bank

Honolulu, May 2, 2023 - First  Hawaiian Bank (FHB) today announced it released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. Committed to responsible business practices, protecting the environment, and active stewardship in the communities it serves, FHB has been reporting on the positive impacts of its value-based governance through its annual ESG Report since 2018. 

“First Hawaiian’s commitment to ESG has become central to our culture and our business,” said FHB Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Harrison, “Our 2022 ESG Report provides valuable insights into our efforts in this area and the positive impacts they lead to in the communities we call home.” 

The report highlights the bank’s 2022 activities and efforts in the areas of value-based governance, social responsibility and environmental stewardship through data dashboards and spotlight stories that delve deeper into the impact behind bank initiatives. These efforts are based on FHB’s Pillars of Sustainability, which are:     

  • Accepting our responsibility as an organization for improving our environmental impact.    
  • Increasing the potential of our communities by investing in programs that maximize social impact.    
  • Growing our capacity by investing in company culture and our employees.    
  • Protecting the company and its stakeholders through responsible risk management.    
  • Promoting healthy profitability through value-based governance.  

Highlights from the report include:     

  • Donations totaling $4.8 million in 2022 from the bank, foundation and FHB employees, with a spotlight focusing on the bank’s commitment to providing stable housing solutions.    
  • A sustainability partnership between the bank and local companies to retrofit the lighting on all floors at First Hawaiian Center.    
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that have resulted in a diverse workforce made up of 63% women and community outreach to support the LGBTQ+ community within and outside of the bank.    
  • Design practices that focus on sustainability and honoring the environment around the bank’s branches and offices with the use of native and indigenous plants and mindful sourcing of materials. 

Harrison goes on to add in the report, “First Hawaiian’s corporate governance is shaped by our commitment to customers and community. We stay true to our mission, and we stay focused on our core values, which are at the heart of every decision we make.”  

FHB’s 2022 ESG Report and the complete archive is available here: https://ir.fhb.com/corporate-responsibility.