The 2023 Sustainability Report details State Street's robust sustainability initiatives, including an external civil rights audit, comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, supplier diversity programs, and sustainable finance initiatives. These efforts underscore the company's commitment to strong ethical practices, worker rights, and countering systemic discrimination.

State Street Bank and Trust Company released its Modern Slavery Statement outlining comprehensive measures to prevent modern slavery within its operations and supply chains. The statement details robust supplier due diligence processes, mandatory compliance training, and stringent contractual requirements that safeguard labor rights and ensure ethical sourcing throughout its global operations.

An extensive civil rights audit examines State Street's efforts to advance racial equity and civil rights across its operations. The report commends some initiatives—such as the willingness to undergo an independent audit and developing an ESG data repository—while highlighting gaps in leadership communication, unified strategy, diverse supplier engagement, and clear accountability measures.

State Street Bank and Trust Company released its 2021 Modern Slavery Act Statement outlining rigorous supplier due diligence, mandatory modern slavery training, and contractual clauses that enforce compliance with human rights standards, reflecting a strong commitment to ethical business practices.

State Street Bank and Trust Company released its Modern Slavery Act Statement for 2018 detailing its commitment to ethical supply chain practices and fair labor standards. The document outlines due diligence processes for suppliers, requirements for anti-slavery policies, and third party risk management measures to combat human trafficking and forced labor.