Milestones

FNBO’s Buildings Team continuously adapts to new challenges and captures emerging opportunities to deliver on the bank’s commitment to operate in ways that are better for both people and the planet. Discover what First National has accomplished to advance our goals over the years.

2020: Decommission Fuel Cell at Tech Center

In 2020, First National decommissioned the natural gas fuel cell at the Tech Center. This change led to a reduction of 500 metric tons of carbon dioxide from natural gas annually.

2021: Community Solar in IL Market

FNBO entered into a community solar agreement for our Illinois branches. Thanks to this agreement, 70% of our electricity usage in this state will come from solar energy.

2022: LED Upgrades

All interior and exterior lighting was converted to LED across Texas, Illinois, Kansas, and Colorado branches.

2022: Waste Overhaul at Tower

FNBO implemented a new waste diversion plan that features mixed recycling, compost, Hefty ReNew, paper shredding, and landfill disposal options on each floor. Landfill waste bins were removed from individual workstations and replaced with centralized waste stations with dedicated receptacles for each stream and clear sorting instructions.

2023: Real Estate Rationalization

FNBO has prioritized downsizing occupied building space as a strategy to reduce utility demand and operational expenses. In 2023, FNBO eliminated 171,000 square feet of real estate from its footprint.

November 2023: Tower Transformation Complete

The Tower underwent significant redesign to transform the building into a modern flexible workspace. Significant investments were made to update mechanical equipment and building systems to improve energy efficiency.

2024: OPPD REC Program Enrollment at Tower

FNBO began purchasing 100% renewable electricity through enrollment in Omaha Public Power District’s renewable energy certificates (REC) program.

June 2024: Waste Audit at Tower

A waste audit conducted at the Tower revealed the building to have achieved an 88% diversion across compost, mixed recycling, shredding paper recycling, and Hefty ReNew waste streams.

What to expect in 2025:

FNBO enters 2025 with incredible momentum behind its sustainability initiatives. The Buildings Team is already underway with the following planned improvements: