Five Commitments to Create Value

Commemorating our 150th Anniversary

The week Zions Bank opened for business in October 1873, the Deseret News reported:

“Zion’s Savings Bank and Trust Company promises to be one of the most important and beneficial institutions ever established in the Territory or in this part of the Union.”

As Zions Bank commemorates its 150th anniversary in 2023, we pledge to continue to create value for the next 150 years. We recognize our responsibility as a leader in our communities and as the oldest financial institution headquartered in the Intermountain West.

Based on our foundational values and Guiding Principles, we affirm our dedication to investing in the communities we serve with financial and human resources to make our communities stronger. To continue our legacy of community stewardship, we make five commitments to our future.

1. We commit to bolstering business growth and innovation.

In the late nineteenth century, Zions Bank’s financial assistance helped launch railroad, mining, and power companies that developed the Intermountain West.

To shape our communities into their full potential, Zions Bank will continue to provide financing and other financial services and support to businesses and industries throughout the Intermountain West that create jobs, grow our economy, and foster a sustainable future.

2. We commit to making our clients stronger.

The stories of our clients’ successes have made our story possible for 150 years. From businesses large and small to individuals young and old, we promise to provide products and services that strengthen our clients.

We want to be proud of the clients with whom we’re associated, and we want them to be proud to be associated with us.

3. We commit to fostering economic opportunity for all.

At the time Zions Bank opened for business in 1873, it was one of the few institutions to open savings accounts for women.

Today, Zions Bank pledges to continue providing financial services that make it possible for clients of all backgrounds, and on every rung of the economic ladder, to realize their dreams. Through financial solutions and education, we pledge to foster a culture of opportunity in all aspects of our business.

4. We commit to supporting our employees.

Since its founding, Zions Bank has taken pride in its extraordinary employees who bring their talents to work each day. Our employee tenure averages more than eight years, compared to the industry median of less than five years.

We are committed to creating fulfilling opportunities for the outstanding and diverse people within our organization, fostering their belonging, and rewarding them for their contributions to our success.

5. We commit to building our communities.

We continue to actively engage in each of the communities in which we do business and build strong ties with them through our service, volunteerism, and support. Our determination to find creative solutions to community needs endures.

We recognize banking is a local business and acknowledge our role in contributing to the economic and cultural vibrancy of our communities, large and small.