Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of all middle market companies in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance. Wells Fargo ranked No. 30 on Fortune's 2020 rankings of America's largest corporations.

 

As a company, Wells Fargo is focused on fostering an inclusive, sustainable future and strengthening the resiliency of our communities and our planet for the long term. Working hand in hand with nonprofits and other community stakeholders, we’re combining our resources and expertise to empower change in underserved communities with a focus on creating greater racial equity and curbing climate change.

Our overall approach to social impact and sustainability includes four strategic priorities:

  • opening pathways to economic advancement

  • championing safe, affordable homes

  • empowering small businesses to thrive

  • accelerating a just, low-carbon future

For additional information, including our ESG disclosures, visit: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/goals-and-reporting/

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $1.1 Million for Hurricane Irma Relief
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts in Florida and the Caribbean. The company’s donation includes $500,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, $500,000 to local nonprofits focused on relief efforts in the immediate future, and $100,000 to International Medical Corps as that organization engages in relief efforts in the Caribbean.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Banker With a Boat Joins Houston Storm Heroes
With barely a puddle in his own driveway and the human toll from Hurricane Harvey growing by the minute, Chase McKinney heeded the call from Houston police and Harris County and became a citizen rescuer.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Have Boat, Will Rescue
With barely a puddle in his own driveway and the human toll from Hurricane Harvey growing by the minute, Wells Fargo banker Chase McKinney answered the call from Houston police and Harris County and became a citizen rescuer.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Habitat for Humanity Receives $300,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant from Wells Fargo
Eleven local Habitats will receive a grant to implement revitalization projects, including neighborhood beautification and repairs to community common areas. These locations include San Francisco; Denver; Wilmington, Del.; Orlando and West Palm Beach, Fla; Macon, Ga.; Charlotte, N.C.; Harrisburg, Pa.; Rock Hill, S.C.; Houston; and Milwaukee.

The funding also will support two additional Habitat organizations in Santa Ana, Calif. and Savannah, Ga., in their efforts to develop formal plans for future neighborhood revitalization projects.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $1 Million to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating $1 million to support those affected by Hurricane Harvey and the extensive flooding in its wake. Wells Fargo is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, and an additional $500,000 to local nonprofits focused on recovery and relief efforts in Texas in the coming days and weeks.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Overcoming Barriers Together: The 2017 Warriors to Summits Team
Meet some of the members of the 2017 No Barriers Warriors to Summits team. The team recently completed their second training expedition together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Junior Achievement volunteers help students make ‘cents’ of their future
Wells Fargo team members share the impact Junior Achievement has had on their lives — and why they enjoying giving back to future generations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Stories of Better Celebrates Remarkable People: West Virginia Coal Miner
Jared Blalock, a laid-off coal miner in Williamson, West Virginia, who received education and training from the Coalfield Development Corporation and found a new job in construction. (video 2:56 minutes).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Stories of Better: Detroit HomeLift
Military veteran Kienya Rudolph, of Detroit, who lost his home, rebuilt his credit and savings, and became a homeowner again through Detroit HomeLift.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Video Ads Celebrate the ‘Grit and Determination of Remarkable People’

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