Environmental, Social & Governance
Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Commitment
At Bridgewater, we are committed to establishing and advancing impactful initiatives that support our corporate responsibility as one of the largest locally-led banks in the Twin Cities, while regularly sharing our progress with our stakeholders.
“Bridgewater established an ESG program in 2021 to push forward environmental, social and governance-related initiatives that align with the values of Bridgewater, our people, and the communities in which we operate. Whether it’s supporting affordable housing projects across the Twin Cities, ensuring all employees feel included and part of the team, actively managing the risks of the business, or implementing environmentally-friendly features in our facilities, we remain committed to doing our part to be a good corporate steward.”
Jerry Baack, Chairman and CEO
Our ESG Priorities
Team Members, Clients & Communities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Corporate Governance
Environmental Impact
ESG Oversight
The Nominating and ESG Committee of the Board of Directors oversees Bridgewater’s strategy and practices related to environmental, social and governance issues. The charter for the Nominating and ESG Committee can be found here.
In addition to board-level oversight, a management-level ESG Committee is responsible for implementing Bridgewater’s ESG program. This cross-functional committee regularly conducts peer gap analyses, evaluates potential ESG-related initiatives, and engages with stakeholders to assist the Nominating and ESG Committee of the Board in developing a formal ESG strategy. The ESG Committee is focused on emphasizing current ESG initiatives at Bridgewater, implementing future ESG initiatives, and monitoring and communicating progress on ESG to stakeholders.
Recent ESG News
— November 25, 2024
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— November 8, 2024
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— November 1, 2024
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— November 19, 2023
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— July 6, 2023
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— June 14, 2023
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— June 13, 2023
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— June 8, 2023
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