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www.uba.org 16 is conducted by fostering a culture of ethics and transpar- ency at every level of the company. “We are thrilled to be honored as a World’s Most Ethical Company®, which is a distinct recognition for a large U.S.-based banking company,” said Richard Davis, chair- man, president and chief executive officer for U.S. Bank. “A strong financial performance and a strong commit- ment to ethical leadership and corporate behavior are the cornerstone of the U.S. Bank culture and purpose. We are proud to be bankers and to have the privilege to be trusted partners for our customers, communities and sharehold- ers.” Being an honoree underscores U.S. Bank’s commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices ensuring long-term value creation for key stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, regulators and investors. U.S. Bank is the fifth largest commercial bank in the U.S. and the largest U.S.-based bank being honored by the Ethi- sphere Institute this year. “Our commitment to high ethical standards guides every- thing we do” said Jennie Carlson, executive vice president, Human Resources. “This commitment defines who we are today and drives how we’re managing, investing and inno- vating for the future. It drives the core values that shape our culture and brand. This is truly a privilege and honor for all 67,000 U.S. Bank employees around the globe.” Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and com- pliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and respon- sibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership, innovation and reputation (10%). The full list of the 2015 World's Most Ethical Companies can be found at http://ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethi- cal/wme-honorees/. WELLS FARGO WELLS FARGO DONATES $1.6 MILLION TO UTAH NONPROFITS IN 2014 Wells Fargo announced that it gave more than $1.6 mil- lion to schools and nonprofit organizations in Utah last year and is inviting local nonprofits to apply for charitable grants in 2015. In 2014, the $1.6 million-plus was distributed among more than 200 agencies statewide, and funds were used to sup- port education, the arts and human services. Helping with community challenges such as hunger, affordable housing and the environment also were special focus areas for Wells Fargo. Eligible nonprofits are now invited to visit www.wellsfar- go.com/donations to review Wells Fargo’s giving guide- lines, eligibility requirements and online application for submitting a grant request for 2015. “Wells Fargo is committed to providing vital financial resources to the local communities we serve. It’s a com- mitment that is core to the vision and values of Wells Fargo,” said Utah Regional President Dee O’Donnell. “We strongly believe that our company is only as successful as the communities where we do business – the very neigh- borhoods where our customers and team members live and work! Wells Fargo is honored and takes great pride in being a charitable-giving leader in Utah.” Wells Fargo’s corporate giving is guided by the principle of finding local solutions for local needs. Team members living and working in Wells Fargo’s communities direct corporate giving to those organizations and programs con- sidered vital to the communities they call home. WELLS FARGO GIVES $16,000 TO UTAH FOOD BANK TO HELP FEED HUNGRY FAMILIES IN SAN JUAN COUNTY Wells Fargo has donated $16,000 to the Utah Food Bank to start a mobile food pantry at two schools in San Juan County. A truck full of food will depart the Utah Food Bank's Salt Lake City warehouse, travel 300 miles, and deliver food to hungry families in Blanding and Monticello each week. In addition to Wells Fargo's $16,000 grant, our team member volunteers will distribute the food to those in need. Blan- ding High School and Monticello Elementary School ad- ministrators will work directly with the Utah Food Bank to  Bank Kudos — continued from page 15 Bank Kudos