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Corporate Responsibility

Webster is committed to strengthening our vibrant communities, driving economic vitality and supporting the well-being of our cities and towns. This work is led by our Office of Corporate Responsibility.

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citizenship, sustainability and responsibility

Corporate Responsibility

The Office of Corporate Responsibility (OCR) was established after the 2022 merger with Sterling National Bank. OCR builds on our long-standing records of citizenship, sustainability and responsibility.

What we do

Reflecting our shared values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, agility, respect and excellence, the OCR manages all community-facing activities across the company, including CRA and Fair and Responsible Banking; Inclusive Vendor Engagement; Community Investment, Engagement and Philanthropy; Government Relations and Public Affairs; and Sustainability efforts.

Led by Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Marissa Weidner, OCR partners with Human Resources to drive our Inclusion and Belonging efforts. OCR also provides oversight of Community Engagement and Philanthropy programs related to Webster’s Business Resource Groups.

Our commitment

Community Service

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We are committed to making an impact in the communities in which we live and work. We are proud that our Webster colleagues share their time, talents and leadership with neighboring nonprofits.
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Philanthropy

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We believe it is important to create opportunity and build economic vitality in the communities where we live and work. We do this by making grants within specific funding pillars to help low/moderate-income individuals and families.
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Community Investment

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Our CRA lending and investments champion affordable housing; neighborhood revitalization; economic development; and accessible financial services for those in need.
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Inclusion and Belonging

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We believe inclusion and belonging is critical to our growth and success as a leading regional bank.
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Sustainability

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Dedicated to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical conduct and transparency.
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Inclusive Vendor Engagement

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Our Inclusive Vendor Engagement Program was created to champion economic empowerment and support economic vitality in the communities we serve.
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“Outstanding” CRA rating

Community Reinvestment Act Performance Evaluation

Value-added services for valuable customers.

Our most recent Community Reinvestment Act Performance Evaluation resulted in an “Outstanding” rating, the highest possible, as awarded by our primary regulator, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Our Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) public file and HMDA notice are your resources for more information on the communities we serve.

Corporate Responsibility News

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Small Business Spotlight: CT Health Advocate LLC
CT Health Advocate LLC of Glastonbury, Conn., was the first-place winner of Webster Bank’s first national Small Business Week contest, which attracted an impressive number of applicants from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island that are strengthening the local economy and positively impacting lives. The contest winners were announced during Small Business Week this […]
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Small Business Spotlight: Shari’s Tea
Shari’s Tea, of Long Island City, N.Y. is one of two second-place prize winners in Webster Bank’s first national Small Business Week contest, which attracted participants from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Shari’s Tea, founded by tax attorney-turned entrepreneur, Shari Linton, offers specialty teas that source high-quality ingredients from around the world to […]
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Small Business Spotlight: Silk City Coffee
Silk City Coffee, a decade-old coffee retailer with locations in Manchester, Conn., and Willimantic, Conn., is one of two second-place prize winners in Webster Bank’s first national Small Business Week contest that attracted participants from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The contest winners were unveiled in the first week of May as part […]
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Holiday Shopping? Shop Small.
Ready to make a big impact this holiday season? It starts by shopping small. By supporting local small businesses this holiday season, you can find unique gifts and services while creating opportunities for local businesses in the neighborhoods where we live and work. Webster Bank understands the importance of economic development and our Inclusive Vendor […]
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Ariel Redmond and her sister Hannah Redmon, owners of Happy Box LLC
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Supplier Spotlight: Happy Box
As a regional bank, we understand the importance of economic development and the role of local small businesses within our footprint. Our Inclusive Vendor Engagement Program reflects our commitment to community investment. By providing local small business with opportunities to compete for contracts in a fair and equitable environment, we help create positive economic impact […]
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Webster Bank presents oversized check to Taunton Area School to Career
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Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Taunton Finance Lab
Webster Bank, together with Associates for Human Services’ Taunton Area School to Career (TASC), program, celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank/TASC Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being. The program, the first collaboration in Massachusetts, is funded by a $100,000 grant from […]
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