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Virginia National Bankshares Corporation.

VABK.US | Other monetary intermediation

Virginia National Bankshares Corporation is a bank holding company. It provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, and local governments. These services include deposit accounts, loans (commercial, real estate, and consumer), wealth management, and other related fi...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Virginia National Bankshares Corporation (VABK) faces scrutiny over employee treatment, with Glassdoor reviews averaging 2.8/5 stars, 25% below the industry average. Critics cite below-market pay, a toxic environment, and management issues. Two data breaches in 2016-2017 resulted in a $2.4 million loss from phishing and unauthorized access. However, VABK's 2024 Annual Report highlights enhanced security, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and annual cybersecurity training. An AI ethics policy with bias monitoring is reported, and critical vulnerabilities are patched within 21-30 days. VABK also invests in affordable housing and financial literacy programs.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity-40
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-30
-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 Tech-10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Virginia National Bankshares Corporation on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

-40

Virginia National Bankshares Corporation invested $2.4 million in affordable housing projects in 2023.

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This represents approximately 0.13% of its total loan portfolio of $1.87 billion, falling under 2% of the portfolio for inclusion initiatives.
2
In 2023, the company conducted 4 fair lending audits and paid $0 in regulatory fines.
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However, it also had 6 UDAAP (Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices) violation investigations in the same year.
4
The bank renewed its contract with EVERFI in October 2022 to provide financial literacy courses to high schools and adult education programs, but no quantitative data on reach or outcomes is provided.
5

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-30

The company has no collective bargaining unit representation for its employees as of December 31, 2024.

1
Employee reviews from 2013-2023 indicate an overall satisfaction rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, which is 25% below the industry average for Financial Services.
2
Specific ratings include 2.7/5 for culture and values, 2.0/5 for management, and 2.0/5 for job security and advancement.
3
The voluntary employee turnover rate was 18.7% in 2024. Employee reviews mention a 401k plan with a 100% match and other benefits, but also cite below-market pay and unfairness.
4
The company provides health insurance, with 65-75% of employees covered by employer-funded plans.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Virginia National Bankshares Corporation on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Virginia National Bankshares Corporation on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

Virginia National Bank (VNB) is a financial services company, and as such, most KPIs related to product manufacturing, animal testing, or animal agriculture are not applicable. The provided articles indicate VNB's support for the Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA as an ongoing 'Pawtner' and through funding key programs.

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Additionally, VNB's President and CEO, Glenn Rust, served as Chair of the SPCA's Board of Directors for nine years (2008-2016).
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However, these activities, while beneficial for domestic animal welfare, do not directly provide specific, concrete data points that align with the quantitative thresholds or definitions of the provided KPIs, which often require percentages of products, operations, or revenue, or specific policy advocacy actions. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Virginia National Bankshares Corporation on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Virginia National Bankshares Corporation on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Virginia National Bankshares Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-10

Virginia National Bankshares Corporation (VABK.US) reported no material cybersecurity incidents in 2024.

1
The company states it protects personal information from unauthorized access and use, and there are no documented incidents of unauthorized data use.
2
VABK.US uses security measures that comply with federal law, adheres to relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards, and leverages frameworks such as NIST.
3
It maintains a comprehensive incident response plan and regularly reviews and enhances its cybersecurity program.
4
The company mentions periodic security testing by external firms and uses data encryption, access controls, and multi-factor authentication.
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However, customers cannot limit sharing for everyday business purposes, marketing purposes, joint marketing, or affiliates' everyday business purposes regarding transactions and experiences.
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They can limit sharing for affiliates' everyday business purposes regarding creditworthiness, affiliates marketing to them, and nonaffiliates marketing to them.
7

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The provided articles do not contain any specific, quantitative data points related to Virginia National Bankshares Corporation's performance in waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education.

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Therefore, an assessment against the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' value cannot be made based on the available evidence.

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