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Investar Holding Corporation.
ISTR.US | Other monetary intermediation
Investar Holding Corporation operates as the holding company for Investar Bank, a commercial bank that provides a range of banking products and services in Louisiana. The bank offers deposit products, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its len...Show More
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Value Scores
Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect30
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100
Better Health for All
0
No relevant data was found in the provided articles to assess ISTR.US against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value.
1
Both articles explicitly state that no data is available for extraction. 2
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
0
No evidence available to assess Investar Holding Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
30
The CEO to median employee pay ratio was 11:1.
1
Employee turnover in 2024 was 10.54%, which was below the industry average of 17.7%. 2
The company was recognized as a Top Workplace Award winner for the fourth consecutive year in 2024 and for Culture Excellence across nine categories. 3
The Career Path Ratio, indicating internal transfers and promotions, was 15.72%, exceeding the internal goal of 10%. 4
The workforce grew to 353 employees in 2024, and each employee is provided with 8 hours of paid time for volunteer efforts. 5
The company provides comprehensive and market-competitive compensation, a wide range of benefits, and invests in employees' professional development.Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
0
No evidence available to assess Investar Holding Corporation on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
0
The company's former auditor, Horne LLP, issued no adverse opinion, disclaimer of opinion, qualifications, or modifications for fiscal years 2024 and 2023.
1
There were no disagreements with Horne LLP on accounting principles, practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure during fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and through October 31, 2025. 2
Additionally, there were no consultations with the new auditor, BDO USA, P.C., regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, or reportable events prior to their engagement. 3
Kind to Animals
0
Investar Holding Corporation operates as a commercial bank, providing financial services such as deposit products and various loans.
1
The company's core business model does not involve activities related to animal products, animal testing, animal agriculture, or direct impact on wildlife habitats. Therefore, all KPIs related to animal welfare, ethical sourcing, and conservation are not applicable to its operations, and no evidence was found in the provided articles to suggest otherwise.No War, No Weapons
0
No evidence available to assess Investar Holding Corporation on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
0
The provided articles focus on Investar Bank's commercial and personal banking products and services. No information or data relevant to Planet-Friendly Business metrics, such as carbon emissions, renewable energy use, water consumption, waste diversion, or climate-related policies, is present in any of the articles.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
0
No evidence available to assess Investar Holding Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
0
The company implements industry-standard authentication security features, including sign-on restrictions, password complexity requirements, and inactivity timeouts.
1
It also demonstrates basic compliance with relevant regulations, specifically mentioning adherence to Regulation E for electronic fund transfers. 2
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
0
No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess ISTR.US against any of the KPIs for the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' ethical value. The articles discuss Investcorp's sustainability initiatives (a different entity), Investar Bank's core banking system upgrades, and investor relations, none of which contain specific data points related to waste management, product recyclability, packaging, or circular economy principles for ISTR.US.
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