Sustainability

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Pathward’s Sustainability Commitment 

At Pathward, our sustainability efforts begin with increasing financial access and powering financial inclusion. We aim to advance sustainable business practices that create longterm value for our stakeholders, communities, and the environment.

Pathward’s 2025 Impact Report


"At the heart of this work are our employees. Across Pathward, our teams led with purpose, compassion and astuteness, bringing our values to life through action.”

Catherine McGlown

SVP, Communications, Sustainability and Public Policy


Governance Commitment

Our corporate governance demonstrates Pathward’s commitment to our purpose of powering financial inclusion for all. Our Board of Directors’ Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee meets quarterly to discuss current and emerging sustainability topics and provides oversight of our sustainability policies, programs, and strategies.

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Social Commitment

By working with fintech and finserv innovators, we enable financial availability, choice, and opportunity for underbanked members of our society. Additionally, we work to create a constructive working environment for our colleagues and a positive impact on communities through nonprofit partnerships.

Pathward volunteers at the Habitat store.

Community Impact Program

Pathward’s Community Impact Program centers on Financial Inclusion, Economic Mobility, and Educational Support. It includes several key components:

Charitable Giving

Direct contributions to nonprofit partners and an internal giving benefit that allows employees to request Pathward’s support for eligible nonprofits.

Matching Gifts

Pathward matches employee donations to magnify employee generosity up to an annual maximum.

Volunteering

Eligible employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year to give back to their communities.

Dollars for Doers

Employees earn dollars to donate to a nonprofit based on volunteer hours contributed.


Pathward Gives Back

Financial Inclusion informs everything we do, including our volunteer support of the communities where we live and work. Our goal is to create lasting, positive change for people and families across the country. 

$1.2M+

Charitable contributions

4,900+

Volunteer hours tracked

3,400+

Volunteer Time Off hours taken

*Numbers reflect activity from Pathward's fiscal year 2025.


Pathward's Charitable Community Investment Map


Environmental Commitment 

 We practice and promote environmental stewardship while mitigating our company’s exposure to environmental risks. We recognize that the ventures and activities we finance – particularly in alternative energy – can have a powerful, positive environmental impact and provide optimal returns for our shareholders. 

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9%

Reduction in operational emissions. *Reflects scope 1 & 2.

$1.8B

Renewable Energy Project Loan Balance

*Numbers reflect activity from Pathward's fiscal year 2025.



Sustainability Reports Archive


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