Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Building Brighter Futures

Our commitment to sustainability

We believe everyone deserves the security to pursue their dreams and make progress toward their goals. That’s why we remain dedicated to operating sustainably and are actively working toward driving improved outcomes for people, society, and the planet.

The path to progress benefits our customers and the planet.

Our sustainability strategy

We aim to grow a resilient, inclusive, and secure society, helping people enjoy a shared prosperity today and creating opportunities for future generations.

Access our sustainability report for comprehensive details, or review highlights within the ESG Data Center.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Work in the 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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Principal® Foundation Philanthropic Philosophy
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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Leadership and Development
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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Engaging Our Employees
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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Growth in Diversity
We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce with broad perspectives that is well-positioned to serve the diverse needs of our customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Advancing Global Inclusion
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

Innovation & Technology

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Maintaining an Ethical Culture
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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Supplier Diversity
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.

Environment

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Improving Operational Environmental Performance
We remain committed to integrating responsible energy, water, and waste management practices into our business operations through efficient and sustainable solutions and improvements.
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