Corporate Citizenship and ESG

Accountability. Stewardship. Support.

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Quote from – Mariner Kemper, President, Chairman and CEO

Our governance framework is firmly rooted in risk management and compliance and establishes the foundation of our sustainability and ESG program. We continually adapt to find the right balance of business practices, meeting obligations and using our resources to do good. In a complex world, finding that balance is not always easy, but for more than 100 years we've run our business on the founding principle of doing what's right.
– Mariner Kemper, President, Chairman and CEO

Accountability is part of every decision we make, and we infuse our values of integrity, trust, strength, commitment and diversity into our core operating strategies.

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Board of directors and oversight

We believe diversity among our directors enriches company decision-making and fosters robust, critical-thinking. Our directors come from a variety of industries and backgrounds - but each of them has integrity, curiosity and a commitment to hard work.

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Diversity and inclusion

There's no magic way to ensure an inclusive environment; it's something we work towards, learn from and redefine every day. We take steps to maintain an open dialogue and take time to truly get to know the people we work with on a deeper level.

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An employer with heart

Building a welcoming and enriching company culture is serious business at UMB. Our team is resilient and entrepreneurial, embracing the same spirit that gives America its enduring strength.

We are fully committed to bettering the lives of our associates and our communities

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8.73 years is the average associate tenure at UMB (nearly 2x the industry average)
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$5K+ available in tuition reimbursement each year
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29 scholarships awarded in 2023 to children and grandchildren of associates
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16 hours of VTO each year
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2023 Kansas City’s Healthiest Employers
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50% of executive leadership are women and/or people of color
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UMB provided $4.7 million in grants and closing costs to first-time homebuyers
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$250 annual dollar-for-dollar match for associate donations to qualified organizations
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$6.8 million in combined community support in 2023
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In 2023, 697 associates volunteered more than 7,680 hours

Achieving sustainability, one step at a time

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19.8% reduction in square footage in less than 5 years through efficiency initiatives
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100% implementation of building automation control systems
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100% conversion to LED exterior lighting
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37% reduction in copy paper compared to 2019 volume
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172,615 Kilowatt hours generated from solar panels across UMB properties
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920,206 Kilowatt hours saved from LED light upgrades
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270,000 bees housed on UMB hives in 2023
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17,100 pounds of comingled recycling
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7,140 pounds of cardboard recycling
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443 pounds of recycled batteries

Our governance framework is firmly rooted in risk management and compliance

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59 years – average age of UMB’s directors
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12 years average tenure of independent directors
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100% independence on board committees
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Dedicated ESG committee that reports to the board
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111 years in business
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3,599 associates
R. Crosby Kemper Sr. photo

More Than a Century of Service

From 1913 to now, the strength of our people and the performance of our offerings have helped us build a company for the long-term. Read the stories that made us who we are today.

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