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CUSTOMERS RAVE:
“Decorah Bank supports renewable energy and local renewable energy projects of its customers.”
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We believe that one responsibility of running a strong business is finding ways to reduce its impact on the environment. Providing eco-friendly products and facilities; and using practices such as recycling and energy conservation is a part of who we are.
We’re excited about what we’ve achieved, but recognize there’s much more work ahead to reduce the footprint we leave on the environment. Our customers expect – and deserve nothing less, and we promise to keep you informed of our progress.
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Our Board of Directors made it official...
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Eco efforts of the bank were officially recognized on February 8, 2007. Below is the Board of Directors Resolution. “Sustainability” was next added as a core value of the company.
Board of Directors Resolution
The long term future of Decorah Bank & Trust, Cresco Bank & Trust and the communities they serve are dependent on environmental sustainability.
Be it resolved that Decorah Bank and Cresco Bank will take all reasonable steps toward becoming environmentally sustainable from this time forward.
– February 8, 2008
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In support of environmental sustainability we take advantage of energy-saving information, technology, materials, and practices.
2011 Decorah Bank Funds Environmentally Friendly Feature for Water Street Park Project Learn More>>
2010 Bank converts most of its office lighting to LED, reducing power consumption by 50% Learn More>>
2009 and 2010 Purchased a hybrid company car
Achieves 40-50mpg
2007 and 2009 Carbon footprint studies result in efforts to continually improve
In 2007 and again in 2009, we completed a study to tell us how much carbon dioxide we contribute by doing business.
2007 ENERGY STAR Award Recipient
Decorah Bank has earned the ENERGY STAR award. And was one of only 3200 recipients in the nation at the time. ENERGY STAR is a dynamic government/industry partnership that offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations. Read Announcement >>
New Building Construction
| Features of our buildings include: |
- Recyclable metal roof material
- Soy-based foam insulation
- High efficiency LED lighting
- Occupancy-sensing lighting
- Automatic plumbing fixtures
- Recycled tile
- Computerized set-back heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
- Durable concrete vs. oil based asphalt parking lot
- Furnishings selected based on renewable materials and green manufacturing practices
- Efficient geothermal heating/cooling system in new Cresco Bank facility in 2006
- Solar panels on drive-through center, built in July 2008, installed to offset a portion of energy usage.
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| Daily practices include: |
- Offsetting electrical usage through voluntary participation in Alliant Second Nature program
- Minimizing after hours lighting, heating and cooling
- Selecting ENERGY STAR rated computer equipment and appliances
- Donating older equipment for re-use
- Using eco-friendly cleaning solutions in building maintenance
- Recycling destroyed documents, packing material, beverage containers
- Circulating electronic daily internal reports vs. paper
- Encouraging customers to use e-statements over paper and mail
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It’s all part of being one of the forerunners in the eco-friendly movement and passing on what we’ve learned to our community and our customers.
| Here's what you can do: |
- Sign up for tree-free eStatements in lieu of paper statements
- Reduce paper usage and improve efficiency with high interest FREE eChecking.
- Take advantage of Decorah Bank’s ATM Network as an alternative to traveling to bank’s facilities to transact business.
- Use Telephone Banking, Internet Banking and Bill Pay Services as alternative methods of tracking finances.
- Download our free home Carbon Footprint Calculator.
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