ESG News For Principal Financial Group, Inc.

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.

Firm led by Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman provides aid to impacted communities and first responders

Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on World Cancer Day, Thursday, February 4, for an educational event with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Local event will screen Memphis residents for Lp(a), a dangerous type of cholesterol and heart risk most doctors are not routinely testing for, as well as certain other metabolism and kidney risks

When I started at Principal®, I admit, I was comfortable in my role and just here to get the job done. But in time, I started to use more of our employee benefits. I got involved in our workplace community. And I’ve grown personally and professionally because of it,

The donation of 35 iPads, enough to equip an entire class, was made to enhance learning for third-grade students, including English Language Learners, at this top-performing Ridgewood school.

Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, announced one winner and 19 finalists for its Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative national short story contest for people to share stories.

Principal Asset Management℠, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, announced today Pensions & Investments named the firm 2024 Best Place to Work in Money Management. This is the 13th consecutive year Principal has been recognized as a best place to work.

The electronic devices were distributed with Council Member Gale A. Brewer to support students from K to 8th grade at this school which is part of District 75.

Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) and Founding Partner Jason Colodne today announced their continued support of Blythedale Children’s Hospital ("Blythedale”), New York State’s only independent, specialty children’s hospital, through its Wish List Fund for patients and their caregivers.Founded in 1891, Blythedale is a nationally recognized leader in developing innovative, multidisciplinary inpatient programs to help children with complex medical needs. These critical initiatives include a na

The Principal® Charity Classic  released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing its continued commitment to integrating sustainability into every facet of the tournament.

Principal® employees tend to flex their skills and hop around the company. It isn’t unusual for someone to work in several different roles and parts of the business throughout their career.

Principal Financial Group® announced it has earned the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer designation, honoring the company’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community.

Encouraging Principal employees to bring their passions and purpose to work is the core of the Principal Gives Back program, which connects them to our philanthropic culture through volunteer opportunities and incentives and a match giving program.

Annual Fueling Folds of Honor program activates on Veterans Day to honor American heroes

No-Cost Health Screening Event in Chicago Targets Kidney Disease, Diabetes, and Often Unknown Heart Risk That Runs in Families

Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE: GPOR) (“Gulfport” or the “Company”) today published its 2023 – 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, emphasizing the Company’s environmental, social and governance performance and providing an update on its commitment to emission intensity reductions throughout the Company’s operations.John Reinhart, President and CEO, commented, “As a leading natural gas producer, Gulfport remains committed to emissions reductions and delivering clean, safe, affordable and rel

When Jennifer S.’s son was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, she was overwhelmed with the unknowns that lay ahead. Being a working parent, she also knew she already had the support and flexibility at Principal® she needed to move forward.

New coalition will develop a shared pipeline of potential projects, contribute to the development of first-ever practice standards for sovereign debt conversions for nature and climate, coordinate policy efforts, share best practices

Principal Foundation is committed to removing barriers, creating opportunities, and empowering more people to build financially secure futures. Principal Foundation is a duly recognized non-profit entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs.

Principal Financial Group® continues its commitment to sustainable finance with the release of its third Principal Sustainable Financing Report. This report highlights the allocation of proceeds from the company’s $600 million sustainability bond, issued in August 2021.

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, and professional relationships.

Georgetown University and ZeroMils, a Veteran-owned social impact organization, will co-host the first national Military Thriving Change Forum October 23, 2024, at the Leavey Convention Center at Georgetown University. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, will bring together senior leaders from across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to create a blueprint outlining a path forward to improve military recruitment efforts. It intends to combat negative viewpoints related to se

The Board of Directors of LICT Corporation (OTC Pink: LICT) is privileged to announce its Shareholder Charitable Contribution Program for all registered shareholders. All registered shareholders will be eligible to designate 501(c)3 charities to which the company will make a donation of $100 per share on behalf of the shareholder. If all shares are registered in the shareholders’ names at the record date, the total contribution would be approximately $1.7 million.Since the program’s inception in

We strive to bring out the best in our people by investing in what matters to them, which allows us to proactively engage and retain an inclusive workforce at Principal. Our employee value proposition underscores the components most important to our employees.

Today, Legacy Community Health announces the 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston. The event benefits the Legacy Community Health School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, which provides essential pediatric and behavioral health care through on-site clinics to students at KIPP Academy, YES Prep, and Galena Park ISD.Legacy's SBHC program, which served 15,860 uni

Funding Will Allow Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Services

We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce with broad perspectives that is well-positioned to serve the diverse needs of our customers.

We believe that a culture of inclusion is foundational to who we are, the change we have driven, and the future we are creating. Our global inclusion strategy contributes to accelerating business outcomes and innovation by creating a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive workplace

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation, announced today it has awarded grants to advance bilingual literacy to schoolteachers in the greater Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami areas. This is the fifth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to nearly $750,000.Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation, announced today it has awarded grants to advance bilingual literacy to schoolteachers in the greater Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami areas. This is the fifth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to nearly $750,000.Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities

Consolidated Connects grants benefit more than 1,800 students at 12 schools

Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”), today announced its ongoing support of Homes with Hope through sponsorship of the 2024 Stand Up for Homes with Hope event. The fundraiser, which will gather members of the community for a night of stand-up comedy, will be held September 28 at the Quick Center for the Arts in Fairfield, Connecticut.For over 40 years, Homes with Hope has been providing essential services to the most vulnerable members of the Fairfield County community. The agency’s efforts t

GE Appliances, a leading manufacturer of home appliances, today announced a transformative collaboration with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving pasteurized donor human milk to premature and medically fragile babies. The partnership is revolutionizing milk donation tracking and management and bringing critical support to vulnerable infants when it is needed most.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.

Installnet, Bard College MBA sustainability program share lessons learned from more than a decade of furniture donations to more than 3,200 communitiesSetting the standard for cost-effective reuse will help drive a circular economyInnovative solutions needed for work surfaces and other hard-to-recycle materials

Charitable foundation bookends its existing scholarship program for high school seniors with a free preschool in Eatonville, supporting students throughout the entire education lifecycle

Protecting the confidentiality of the personal data entrusted to us by our customers, employees, and business partners is of utmost importance to us. That’s why we take proactive approaches to keep our systems secure, and continually assess for emerging risks.

Two Roads Consulting Is Recognized for a Best Firm to Work for and the Women Leaders in Consulting Awards

We have built a strong reputation for being an ethical and trustworthy company. That’s why we enforce anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices and policies, and show honesty and integrity as we interact with our customers, business partners, and each other.

Today, ION Clean Energy announced that Matt Vining will be joining ION’s Board of Directors as an independent director. Mr. Vining is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Navigator Energy Services, an energy infrastructure company backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business and brings over 20 years of experience investing in and managing businesses spanning the energy value chain. Mr. Vining has also served on various boards and served in advisory capacities, including Bluestem

Supplier Diversity - In all bidding opportunities we strive to consider businesses owned, controlled, and operated by diverse individuals, including women, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with different abilities.

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

Principal Financial Group® is collaborating with the New York International Children’s Film Festival (the Festival) to bring a curated collection of award-winning, family-friendly short films to the Des Moines Art Center on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

To create a more secure world, we pledge to be responsible stewards and mitigate our impact on the planet. Our long-term climate goals and plans are aligned with science- based targets to address climate change and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) will bring together interested stakeholders at its first in-person inaugural meeting.

The Principal® Charity Classic today announced its 2024 tournament raised a record $8.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $62 million for Iowa children’s charities since Principal Financial Group® became the sponsor

Principal Financial Group® and Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) announced a collaboration today unveiling two initiatives designed to empower young women and enhance community involvement: Girl Scout Takeover Day and the DataSetGold program.

As a continuing sponsor of the annual Walk Like MADD fundraising event for 2024 Southeast Texas, the attorneys at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. are proud to be teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to provide a sober ride home on New Year's Eve.About Walk Like MaddWalklikemadd.org Southeast Texas will take place on September 28, 2024, at 8:00 am, at Champion Forest Baptist Church Jersey Village, 16518 Jersey Village Dr., Jersey Village TX 77040. Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. are a prese