STAMFORD, Conn., May 14, 2026 /3BL/ – Webster Financial Corporation (“Webster”) (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. (“Webster Bank”), published its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report highlighting achievements integrating sustainability and investments that drive social, environmental, and economic value across the bank’s footprint.
“Our shared commitment to sustainability is more than just a business imperative, it is a collective responsibility to deliver meaningful impact for our clients, communities and stakeholders,” said Marissa Weidner, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Webster Bank. “This year’s milestones reflect our continued efforts to embed economic vitality and responsible governance into the core of our sustainability efforts.”
Some key highlights include:
- Webster’s Community Investment Strategy (CIS) continued to expand access to capital in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, offering residential mortgage lending, small business lending, financing for community development projects, qualified investments and philanthropic dollars, technical assistance and financial services to support economic resilience. Ongoing partnerships with regional Community Advisory Councils help ensure our view of the market remains informed by the needs of our communities.
- Webster expanded the Finance Lab initiative in 2025, launching three new locations and expanding opportunities for students to gain the skills needed for financial empowerment and long-term success. The bank also hosted the first Finance Lab Convening, bringing nine nonprofit partners together to share their experiences and collaborate on program growth.
- New impact reporting for Webster’s CIS and Philanthropy programs offered greater transparency into the bank’s collaboration with nonprofit partners, as it works to support economically vibrant communities.
- Webster introduced a new Multicultural Outreach initiative, designed to enhance access to banking services and promote financial inclusion.
- Webster published its first Climate-related Risk and Opportunity Report, providing stakeholders with a clear view of Webster’s approach to managing climate physical and transition risks.
Learn more about Webster Bank’s commitment to communities and corporate citizenship here.
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About Webster
Webster Bank (“Webster”) is a leading commercial bank in the Northeast that provides a wide range of digital and traditional financial solutions across three differentiated lines of business: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking and Healthcare Financial Services, one of the country’s largest providers of employee benefits and administration of medical insurance claim settlements solutions. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Webster is a values-driven organization with more than $80 billion in assets. Its core footprint spans the northeastern U.S. from New York to Massachusetts, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.
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