Corporate Responsibility

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Doing the right thing has long been the guiding principle of all we do. Corporate responsibility, which includes our governance, environmental, human capital and community engagement efforts, provides a framework for conveying and enhancing the meaningful efforts Banner Bank undertakes to serve our shareholders, clients, colleagues and communities. We believe that operating a responsible business is a multi-faceted undertaking. We recognize that incorporating sustainable practices into our strategy and operations is essential and we strive to create positive change in the communities we serve, through our day-to-day business activities, longer-term strategic initiatives and community engagement.

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Executive Message

For 135 years, we’ve demonstrated Banner Bank can and does evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients and communities while staying true to our core values. Our commitment to always “Do the Right Thing” helps us navigate shifting economic and regulatory priorities with resilience and purpose, while never moving away from our core business and how we can best serve our clients. In an era of rapid change, our focus remains on long-term value creation and driving progress while staying deeply connected to the needs of all our stakeholders.

By staying true to our mission and values, we can provide a resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for our clients, colleagues and communities. As a good corporate citizen, we will continue to foster meaningful engagement with our stakeholders and remain committed to being a trusted and reliable partner for generations to come.

We believe our achievements outlined here show that doing the right thing remains good business and creates long-term value for all our stakeholders. We understand we have an important role in the economic ecosystem of the communities we serve, and how we conduct our business matters. I’m proud of both, and I am pleased we have this opportunity to share specifics with you.