Our commitment
Principal is committed to meeting our global clients’ values and sustainability preferences by making savings and insurance products, services, and resources more accessible to individuals and businesses, while delivering investment solutions aligned with their unique sustainable investment goals.
Our work supports the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Key topics
Our ESG integration philosophy
Given the disruptive impacts of climate change, population growth, and geopolitical shifts, we consider ESG initiatives part of our fiduciary responsibility.
Our client-first focus
Recognizing that the ESG landscape is evolving, we take a flexible approach that allows us to support client values.
Application across asset class
All of our asset classes incorporate sustainability programs specific to the risks and opportunities within their portfolios.
ESG opportunities in real estate
Our sustainable property investing policies guide us throughout the real estate equity investment lifecycle, as well as the lending process.
2023 Sustainability report
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