ESG News For Principal Financial Group, Inc.

For nearly four decades, Principal® Foundation has been supporting organizations that help eliminate barriers to a better financial future and expand access to essential resources and services that build stronger communities.

Principal Financial Group® announced today it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation. This recognition highlights the company’s sustained efforts and success in creating meaningful, long-term opportunities for veterans, service members, and their families.

Voya Financial announced Connie Michael, a teacher with Crow Agency Public School in Montana is the grand prize 2025 Unsung Heroes winner.

A partnership between Ellavoz Impact Capital, Tesatura Capital, EQ Housing Advisors, and Reinvestment Fund has helped preserve 56 units of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) in the rapidly appreciating housing market of Summerville, SC, a suburb and employment hub in the Charleston area.For Jeffrey Crum, president of Ellavoz Impact Capital, and Allie Zamfir, founder of Tesatura Capital, impact investing means far more than just financial returns. It’s about aligning capital to preserv

We encourage employees to expand their knowledge, build new skills, and continuously develop by providing a variety of opportunities that best suit their needs. This includes formal development opportunities, experiential and on-the-go education.

North Scott Community School District awarded a $35,000 grant to support Regional Innovation Center

Carbon Measures and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today announced the formation of a Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting.

Firm contributes $42 billion annually to New York City’s economy as one of its largest employersProject created 8,000 construction jobs across 40 local unionsNew York City’s largest all-electric tower sets new standards in sustainability, health and wellnessKey points:JPMorganChase is one of New York City’s largest employers and contributors to the local economy.JPMorganChase Tower will be home to 10,000 employees by year-end, as part of the firm’s broader investment in Midtown Manhattan.The project created 8,000 construction jobs across 40 local unions.A new study by Vista Site Selection shows JPMorganChase contributes $42 billion annually to the city’s economy, supporting an additional 40,000 jobs across local industries.The new tower features 2.5 times more outdoor public space than the previous building and redefines the modern workplace with state-of-the-art technology and world-class amenities for employees and clients.As New York City’s largest all-electric tower with net zero operational emissions, the headquarters sets new standards in building sustainability, health, and wellness.

Over the past year, heightened business uncertainty has made it harder for companies to offer key support to employees — employers have regressed in their role across the globe.Higher financial literacy results in lower loan default rates, higher loan affordability, and stronger GDP growth.

Our employees are our most valued asset. We take a comprehensive approach to attracting top talent and prioritize the health and wellness of our employees.

We remain committed to integrating responsible energy, water, and waste management practices into our business operations through efficient and sustainable solutions and improvements.

We believe financial education and opportunity can lift up people of all backgrounds, all around the world. We’re working to reach them with information and resources that resonate, with additional support from Principal® Foundation.

Beyond high-quality financial products, financial security depends on education, resources, and tools. Across the world, we’re working to make financial information and resources more accessible to all.

We’ve incorporated sustainability factors into our investment process without a selection or rejection bias stemming purely from sustainability factors. Considerations of sustainability factors also feed into the analytical frameworks used by our investment teams.

Powered by Givinga technology, Charitable Investment Accounts help investors simplify and maximize their charitable giving

Volunteering is an important part of our culture. I feel empowered to make time to give back during the workday. The Principal Community Relations team provides our group with a space to gather, and my leaders and teammates are supportive.

As a global asset manager, we’ve focused on converting and launching new funds for clients whom sustainability is a key consideration and to comply with greater expectations of sustainability standards from regulators.

Global architecture and design firm, Corgan, has achieved carbon neutrality across all Scopes 1, 2 and 3. This milestone reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to measure, report and offset carbon emissions across its global business practice.“Achieving carbon neutrality is a significant milestone in Corgan’s evolution. We’ve worked to create a sustainability practice that aligns with our values and with our clients’ aspirations. Meeting this goal reflects our commitment to operate our firm as r

I deeply appreciate Principal and the Principal Foundation supporting so many ways to help our local, national, and global communities. Their generous board match was a great incentive to create my own nonprofit.

Our global investment philosophy: We aim to provide clients with sustainable investment options that offer competitive, risk-adjusted returns and utilize a holistic view of factors influencing risk and return to help create added value for clients over time.

The Principal® Charity Classic today announced the 2025 tournament raised a record $10.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has raised more than $73 million for Iowa children’s charities.

In my 35 years with the company, I’ve had a firsthand seat to witness how our thinking has evolved regarding the broad impact Principal makes, as well as the growing importance of aligning our practices with current and future customer and business needs.

Volunteering with the theater is more than just a commitment—it's a passion. I believe deeply in the power of live theatre to bring people together, tell stories that inspire, and create shared experiences that resonate far beyond the final curtain.

People on the island find it hard to believe Principal® and Principal® Foundation offer such generous matching/volunteer reward programs. I max out my volunteer rewards dollars every year and contribute those funds to nonprofits on Fort Myers Beach.

Principal Financial Group® was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after earning a top score of 100 on a scale of zero to 100 on the 2025 Disability Equality Index®, the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies.

Principal supports my need for flexibility. I’ve dropped off fruit for a yogurt bar while listening to a trends call and organized a committee meeting between work meetings. It’s also easy to tap into my professional network: Two committee members work with me at Principal.

The Valley Rock Foundation of Napa Valley legal counsel has issued a statement in response to the announcement by the California Attorney General's Office of a mutual settlement resolution."The Foundation's settlement ends a costly and wasteful AG inquiry that ultimately did not result in any charges or court action," said Jeff Tsai of DLA Piper LLP, counsel for the Valley Rock Foundation. "During the inquiry, we established that the Foundation and its directors Robert White and Celeste White fu

Colbeck Capital Management, a leading middle-market private credit firm focused on strategic lending, today announced its continued support of the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (“CCF” or the “Foundation”), a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding causes and cures for pediatric cardiomyopathy, through its sponsorship of the 22nd Annual Golf for a Cure tournament. The event will be held on July 22 at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey.The event will bring together supporters

Principal has a longstanding commitment to making a positive impact on the populations and communities we serve, and this commitment has grown and evolved over time.

Principal employees worldwide give back to celebrate the company milestone

Principal Financial Group® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company’s 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities.

Officials Gather for Grand Opening of Arkansas Development for Residents 55 and older

Program is focused on building the next generation of leaders

Valley’s 10th Sustainability Report Released

Domini filed a shareholder proposal calling on Home Depot to take steps to measure, manage, and report on its biodiversity impacts and dependencies.

Three of our employees share their unique experiences in both the military and corporate worlds: CJ as an active service member, Rhonda as a veteran, and Shelby as a military parent. One common theme: They feel their experience is supported and valued at Principal.

With customers like Palantir Technologies, Asana, and Harvard Business School validating its model, CNaught continues to expand its reach to support businesses of all sizes and sectors, from startups to global enterprises

We get it: Principal® is a big company with a lot of fancy jobs, and applying to work here may be intimidating if your resume doesn’t include a four-year degree or professional experiences. But guess what? It doesn’t need to.

Healthfirst will support a wide range of initiatives to strengthen WSC’s engagement with the surrounding community, including local youth programs and wellness initiatives.

Emphasis on People, Products, Planet and Governance

Every role at Principal® serves our customers. Risk and security leaders, like Michelle, play a major role in that—helping secure customer data, their products, and their savings.

Modernizing technology is all about reimagining how we enable business processes and how we improve customers’ experiences. That’s Beth’s job. But she adds an element: Modernizing the way we work at Principal® and the makeup of our team.

Castle Rock Ford earns Ford President's Award for the third consecutive year!

I started out with a challenging past, limited resources, and big dreams. My journey at Principal® has taught me that professional growth is less about achieving milestones on a prescribed path and more about channeling personal strengths.

Employees, partners and customers raised $662,670 to support first responder and veteran families.

First patient dosed in Phase 2 trial for PIKTOR strategy, dual PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitors with paclitaxelBuilds on Phase 1b study that demonstrated 80% ORR in Endometrial cancerPartnering with The GOG Foundation, Inc. (GOG-F), a not-for-profit organization with the mission of transforming the standard of care in gynecologic oncology

Principal Financial Group® has been recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Principal Financial Group® has been named as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, ranking #11 on the 2025 JUST 100 list. This award recognizes Principal® as the industry leader for insurance acknowledging its commitment to serving its community.

Nearly $4.7 million and more than 14,000 volunteer hours benefitted local communities

At Principal®, community matters. That means our team members help ensure prospective interns feel comfortable interviewing, support students looking to break into our fields of expertise, and mentor rising talent. Many of us consider it part of our jobs.