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Hancock Whitney Corporation.

HWC.US | Other monetary intermediation

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial holding company that provides a range of banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers. The company offers traditional loan and deposit products, as well as trust and investment management services, and insurance products. Its operati...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Hancock Whitney Corporation shows a mixed ethical profile. On employee welfare, the CEO to median employee pay ratio stands at 76:1. Employee reviews on platforms like Indeed (3.5/5) and Glassdoor (3.6/5) frequently cite dissatisfaction with pay, with some alleging lower wages compared to other banks. A Contact Center Customer Service Representative's pay of $15.50/hour has been noted, which may not constitute a living wage depending on location. Conversely, the company supports community health, awarding $210,000 in grants to 18 non-profits and financing community health clinic expansions. It also participates in the New Markets Tax Credit program, which has funded a new hospital.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-40
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial holding company whose primary business activities, such as traditional loan and deposit products, trust and investment management services, and insurance products, do not have a direct positive or negative impact on health outcomes. While the company financed a new hospital (Thomasville Regional Medical Center) for $44.3 million in 2018

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and offers healthcare banking services,
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there is no evidence to suggest that these health-related activities constitute a significant portion of its overall product portfolio or revenue. The company also awarded $210,000 in grants to 18 non-profits,
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but the specific health impact or allocation to health equity programs is not detailed. Therefore, most health-related KPIs are not applicable or lack sufficient evidence for scoring.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Hancock Whitney Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-10

For 2024, the CEO to median employee pay ratio was 76:1, with the CEO's total compensation at $5,769,326 and the median employee pay at $75,443.

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In 2023, the company had one late Form 4 reporting one transaction filed by H. Merritt Lane.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess HWC.US against any of the KPIs for Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

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The articles explicitly state they are placeholders and contain no relevant data for the company or the ethical value.
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Honest & Fair Business

-20

Hancock Whitney Corporation has an "Integrity in Action" whistleblower policy, administered by a third-party provider (Ethics Point), allowing confidential and anonymous reports 24/7 via telephone or online.

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All reports are investigated by Human Resources and/or Internal Audit, monitored through final disposition, and updates are provided to the Audit Committee quarterly.
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With the exception of the CEO, all directors are independent under Nasdaq listing standards.
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The company's anti-corruption policy expects associates to conduct business lawfully and ethically, and all associates are required to complete annual compliance training.
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For third-party verification, the whistleblower hotline is administered by a third-party, and the company performs due diligence on third-party service providers for cyber risks, including self-attestation questionnaires.
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Kind to Animals

0

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial services company, and its core business operations do not involve activities such as product manufacturing, animal testing, animal agriculture, or the use of animal-derived ingredients.

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Therefore, KPIs related to cruelty-free certifications, alternative testing methods, humane certifications for animal operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies and volume, R&D investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, and public policy engagement on animal welfare are not applicable to its direct business model.
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While the company has a 'Perseverance Oaks' program and sponsors events that raise funds for conservation work, no quantitative impact metrics on biodiversity or species recovery are provided in the articles, leading to the omission of the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI due to lack of measurable evidence.
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No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Hancock Whitney Corporation against any of the KPIs for the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. The articles primarily discuss general ESG initiatives, financial performance, and a code of ethics for financial officers, none of which contain specific data points related to arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other criteria relevant to this value.

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Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Hancock Whitney Corporation on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Hancock Whitney Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-40

Hancock Whitney Corp. reports no known material cybersecurity incidents as of February 2025.

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The company conducts mandatory employee security training, including testing and follow-up for those susceptible to phishing, which implies regular assessment of effectiveness.
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Its cybersecurity risk management program aligns with regulatory guidance and ISO standards.
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The company also conducts vulnerability scans and penetration testing.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Hancock Whitney Corporation on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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