National honors highlight Citizens’ leadership in charitable giving, colleague-driven community impact and expanding opportunity for small businesses

Company Website: https://www.citizensbank.com/about-us/sustainability-impact.aspx
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Citizens was named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Charitable Companies 2026 list, ranking 15^th out of 300 U.S. companies and earning distinction as the highest-ranked New England-based organization. The award, presented in collaboration with Statista, highlights leadership in corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, and sustained community investment.

“This recognition reflects the depth and consistency of our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens. “From supporting small businesses and local economies to investing time, talent, and resources alongside our nonprofit partners, our colleagues play a critical role in helping communities thrive and grow.”

The bank was also recognized by the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) with the 2026 Joe Belew Award, honoring the impact of the Citizens Small Business Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF)—a mentorship‑driven initiative designed to strengthen Main Street communities through education, guidance, and long‑term partnership.

Through the EOF grant program, Citizens works with trusted nonprofit partners to deliver entrepreneurial and financial education, hands‑on mentorship, technical assistance, and pitch‑based learning experiences that culminate in capital awards. To date, the program has invested more than $82 million across 13 markets as entrepreneurs build skills, confidence, and sustainable growth strategies.

Since Citizens’ IPO in 2014, the company has received an outstanding Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating. This reinforces Citizens commitment to ensuring the communities we serve have access to the resources needed to reach their potential.

In 2025, Citizens colleagues logged more than 265,000 volunteer hours, along with over 1,000 colleagues serving on non-profit boards. The company continues to focus its efforts on workforce development, financial literacy, food insecurity/shelter, affordable housing and economic opportunity for small businesses.

For more information about Citizens’ community impact and corporate responsibility, visitSustainability and Impact (citizensbank.com).

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions, with $227.9 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail, private banking, wealth management and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. Citizens helps its customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a full-service customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,000 ATMs and approximately 1,000 branches in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. Consumer Banking includes Citizens Private Bank and Private Wealth, which integrate banking services and wealth management solutions to serve high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as investors, entrepreneurs and businesses. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers a broad complement of financial products and solutions, including lending and leasing, deposit and treasury management services, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk management solutions, as well as loan syndication, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and debt and equity capital markets capabilities. More information is available at www.citizensbank.com or visit us on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

About Statista:

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal.

About the Consumer Bankers Association:

The Consumer Bankers Association represents America’s leading retail banks. We promote policies to create a stronger industry and economy. Established in 1919, CBA’s corporate member institutions account for 1.7 million jobs in America, extend roughly $4 trillion in consumer loans and provide $275 billion in small business loans annually. Follow us on X @consumerbankers.

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Contacts:

Bennett Griesmer
508-397-7564
bennett.griesmer@citizensbank.com

Source: Citizens Financial Group, Inc.