M&T Bank

As a child, M&T Bank Senior Relationship Manager Jeremy Schneider spent countless hours exploring the Chesapeake Bay, its shores, rivers and tributaries. Those experiences shaped his lifelong connection to the region andinspired his commitment to protecting it. Today, Schneider volunteers with the Chesapeake Conservancy and helps guide M&T Bank’s support for environmental causes.

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"Those experiences shaped who I am today," Schneider says. "I want to do everything possible to ensure future generations have the same opportunities to connect with the Bay."

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M&T Bank has long been a committed partner in protecting the Bay and its watershed. The bank has invested $670.9 million in environmental finance initiatives, reduced its overall electricity use by 23 percent, year over year and made significant progress toward its $1 billion commitment to renewable energy projects.

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The bank has contributed $1.1 million to support environmental causes. Each year, M&T joins the Chesapeake Conservancy’s Bay Bridge Run Team, demonstrating its commitment to community engagement and conservation. Along with Ad Hoc, LLC, M&T is an inaugural member of the Chesapeake Conservancy’s new corporate partnership program.

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In 2025, the bank strengthened its partnership even further by adding the Chesapeake Conservancy to its corporate employee matching program, doubling the impact of employees’ gifts.

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Schneider first connected with Chesapeake Conservancy as an advisor to the development committee. "Leadership, employees, philanthropists and volunteers bring tremendous energy and commitment to protecting theenvironment. Witnessing their passion firsthand inspired me to get more involved," he adds.

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Through its investments, volunteer programs and community engagement, M&T Bank demonstrates how corporate leadership can make a real difference. Together with the Chesapeake Conservancy, the bank is helping to ensure the Bay’s waters, shores and tributaries remain vibrant, accessible and inspiring for generations to come.

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Chesapeake Conservancy is deeply grateful for our corporate partners. It takes everyone working together to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay. To learn more about how your company can support our work and gain visibility for your corporate commitment to the environment, please contact Chesapeake Conservancy’s Director of Institutional Gifts Aleksandra Stankovic at astankovic@chesapeakeconservancy.org.

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Feature Photo by Corey Seeman

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