- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Earth Day 2022 - KeyBank Outlines How It Will “Invest in Our Planet” https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/374871?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/374871?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/374871?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Earth Day 2022 - KeyBank Outlines How It Will “Invest in Our Planet” &body=ESG News from KeyBank https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/374871?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Sustainable Development Goals](/CSR-News/sustainable-development-goals) # Earth Day 2022 - KeyBank Outlines How It Will “Invest in Our Planet” Apr 22, 2022 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [KeyBank 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report](/news/campaign/keybank-2021-environmental-social-and-governance-report) ![we are committed to the following environmental actions](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/KB4.21.22B.jpg) ![achieve carbon neutral operations across our scope 1 direct emissions and scope 2 indirect emissions by year-end 2030.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/KB2.21.22A_0.jpg) ![$38 billion to address climate change and support green initiatives by year end 2026.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/KB4.21.22D_0.jpg) ![Join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials and complete the necessary measurement and evaluation of scope 3 financed emissions](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/KB4.21.22C_0.jpg) ![we are committed to the following environmental actions](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/KB4.21.22B.jpg?h=abce51c1) ![achieve carbon neutral operations across our scope 1 direct emissions and scope 2 indirect emissions by year-end 2030.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/KB2.21.22A_0.jpg?h=abce51c1) ![$38 billion to address climate change and support green initiatives by year end 2026.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/KB4.21.22D_0.jpg?h=abce51c1) ![Join the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials and complete the necessary measurement and evaluation of scope 3 financed emissions](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/KB4.21.22C_0.jpg?h=abce51c1) [Learn more about KeyBank's commitment to sustainability](https://www.key.com/about/corporate-responsibility/sustainability.jsp) [KeyBank](http://www.key.com) is committed to expanding its strong legacy of climate stewardship – taking bold actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, become carbon neutral in our operations, and support environmental equity. Key’s responsible business practices and investments are making a measurable impact on reducing our environmental footprint and building more sustainable communities. **[To read more about Key’s ESG efforts, read the 2021 Environment, Social, and Governance Report HERE](https://www.key.com/kco/images/2021_KeyCorp_ESG_Report.pdf)** This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in our Planet.” This Earth Day, Key intends to do just that. KeyBank is committed to leveraging its our expertise, relationships, market influence, and resources to help address the pressing challenge of climate change. Key is proud to announce a five-year pledge to finance or facilitate $38 billion to address climate change and support green initiatives by year-end 2026. Through this commitment, Key will support the innovative companies that have realized going green will help the entire planet. It will also amplify Key’s impact on the environment. Key’s sustainable finance commitment includes lending and facilitating activities across the following environmental criteria: - Battery Storage and Manufacturing - Clean Transportation - Clean Water - Climate Change Resiliency and Adaptation - Conservation - Energy Efficiency - Green, Social, Sustainable (GSS) Bonds - Pollution Prevention and Control - Renewable Energy - Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Key is also committing to achieve carbon neutrality across its scope 1 direct and scope 2 indirect greenhouse gas emissions, by year-end 2030. Currently, KeyBank is 31% of the way to this goal. Additionally, Key is committed to joining the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) and will complete the necessary measurement and evaluation of scope 3 financed emissions. \### [![KeyBank Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Screen_Shot_2016-05-13_at_10.27.28_AM.png)](/profiles/keybank) ### More from KeyBank ###### [KeyBank Foundation Awards $200,000 to Capital for Change To Expand Affordable Housing and Community Development in Connecticut](/news/keybank-foundation-awards-200000-capital-change-expand-affordable-housing-and-community) Apr 2, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [Northeast Ohio Business Owner Avoids $5,000 Loss Thanks to KeyBank Fraud-Prevention Program](/news/northeast-ohio-business-owner-avoids-5000-loss-thanks-keybank-fraud-prevention-program) Mar 31, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness ](/news/new-junior-achievement-experiential-learning-center-presented-keybank-focuses-workforce) Mar 30, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [KeyBank & CEI Partnership Brings Growth to Maine](/news/keybank-cei-partnership-brings-growth-maine) Mar 27, 2026 9:15 AM ET ###### [Key Private Bank Leader Cathy O’Malley Kearney Named Chair of Cleveland Foundation Bank Trustees](/news/key-private-bank-leader-cathy-omalley-kearney-named-chair-cleveland-foundation-bank-trustees) Mar 26, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [KeyBank and Parachute Credit Counseling Team Up to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Western New York](/news/keybank-and-parachute-credit-counseling-team-offer-free-tax-preparation-services-western-new) Mar 25, 2026 11:50 AM ET ###### [Protecting Yourself from Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Imposter Scams – Tips from KeyBank](/news/protecting-yourself-artificial-intelligence-ai-powered-imposter-scams-tips-keybank) Mar 19, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [KeyBank Foundation Invests $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana to Support Women’s Education and Economic Advancement](/news/keybank-foundation-invests-240000-ywca-north-central-indiana-support-womens-education-and) Mar 16, 2026 9:00 AM ET