UWCU Awarded Green Master Status

Madison, WI – Nov. 4, 2025 – UW Credit Union has been named a 2025 Green Master by the Sustainable Business Council.  

The announcement was made Nov. 4 at SBC’s Awards Dinner and Green Masters Program Celebration in La Crosse. 

In 2017, UW Credit Union was the first financial institution in Wisconsin to be recognized as a Green Masters company. We have earned recognition every year since. 

The program provides a formal framework to define, prioritize, and measure sustainability efforts across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. Earning Green Masters status shows our organization is proactively managing these efforts and actively leading the transformation to a more sustainable society.  

“Community Support is one facet of the Credit Union Difference,” said Brad McClain, chief financial officer. McClain also oversees all of the credit union’s construction projects. “A major part of community support involves making investments in our Earth right now that will have positive benefits for generations to come.” 

A few highlighted achievements: 

• 41% annual energy savings projected at new corporate campus
• 400 pounds of batterie srecycled
• Composting accessible to 500 employees
• 561 solar panels providing clean energy from the sun 
• Incorporating sustainable design elements into buildings that conserve resources, reduce air pollution and contribute to employee well-being and productivity

Our continued partnership with the Green Masters program establishes sustainability as a part of UW Credit Union’s everyday practices and business culture.