Inspired BY sustainability
Our commitment to the environment, to our neighbors, and to each other.
Our commitment to the environment, to our neighbors, and to each other.
It‘s our goal to be an environmentally responsible bank for all the communities we serve. We promote the philosophy that a commitment to environmental sustainability makes our communities stronger, and better places in which to live and work – now and for future generations. From community giving and financial literacy to branch construction and business practices, we actively work to protect and improve the communities where we work and live.
Since 2019 we’ve partnered with our customer, MC Squared Energy Services, to develop the Green Sustainability Program. Our goal is to support the development of new renewable resources of electricity generation and the reduction of the harmful impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. Together, we’ve:
Offset 100% of our branch electricity consumption
Retired over 11.8 Million kWh’s of Wind generated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Eliminated more than 8,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide greenhouse gas emissions
Offset 9 million pounds of coal production
Bank Spotlight
In October of 2007, we sought to create a community branch that is a testament to our founding philosophy – to promote the betterment of our communities.
After cleaning the contaminated soil left by a former gas station, we built a 3,600 square-foot eco-friendly branch at 4007 Dempster Street in the Village of Skokie. Using recycled building materials, geo-thermal heating & cooling, and floor-to-ceiling windows, we were able to drastically reduce energy consumption and waste. By installing a live green roof system, we increased oxygen output and created a 3,956 gallon storm water reservoir that diverts roof runoff, preventing wear and tear on Skokie’s municipal sewer system. In 2013, after years of hard work, our Dempster & Crawford branch was awarded Gold-Level LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Today, a globe sculpture constructed out of recycled materials stands as a beacon for our customers and a symbol of our continuous community involvement.
Managing our facilities in the most eco-friendly way possible is both a personal and professional passion of mine. I’m proud to work for a company that values sustainability as much as I do.
At Byline, investing in companies that are working to improve the health of the planet and develop sustainable solutions is a priority for us. We’re always looking to find new, great companies to partner with, so we can work together to make the world a better place.
Finding ways to invest in more sustainable practices and materials has always been a focus at Byline. We continue to invest in more sustainable practices for our facilities.
We have made it standard practice to utilize LED, whenever possible, for all new lighting fixtures and have done so in our recent branch designs, along with daylight sensors to further reduce energy usage. This not only helps us to reduce our electricity consumption, but also helps to produce less heat overall, which reduces our HVAC consumption. We also negotiated a new contract for electrical supply, allowing us to utilize solar subscriptions and ultimately reduce costs significantly in 2020, while helping the planet. We also partnered with a janitorial services company selected for their focus on providing products and services that improve the health of our employees, lower our carbon footprint, and reduce energy output.
Byline Bank Talk to someone from your neighborhood about what a true community bank can do for you. We’re excited to help you start your next chapter.