Building a Better Tomorrow, Today

Companies wield enormous influence over communities, economies and society at large — and the way they choose to leverage this position matters. The investments they make today will shape their employees, communities and the environment for years — even generations — to come. By embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies that reduce negative impact while increasing positive outcomes for people and the planet, companies can ensure the actions they take will shape a net positive future for their stakeholders. 

In this series sponsored by Northwestern Mutual, we'll explore how companies can make values-driven investments, internally and externally, to help build a better tomorrow, today. 

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Health & Healthcare

Why the Fight Against Childhood Cancer Matters and How to Support the Cause
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children. However, only about 4 percent of federal funding for cancer research went to childhood cancers over the past decade.

Philanthropy

It Takes a Village: Northwestern Mutual’s Case for Community Revitalization
Ways of doing business are shifting from a narrowed focus on solely revenue, to a broader vision focused on a company’s purpose to serve all stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities and the environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Americans Are Facing a Gap in Racial and Generational Wealth. Northwestern Mutual Is Working To Help Close It.
The racial wealth gap isn’t closing as it should be. After years of modest gains, it began to widen again in the 1980s and continued at a rate of .01 percent per year through 2020.

Inclusion & Opportunity

How Northwestern Mutual’s Decade-Long Business Case for DEI Challenges the Industry Status Quo
Recently there has been a troubling downturn in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles and programs as companies begin to divest from these efforts due to looming market trends following the sharp increase in similar programs in 2020.

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