Northern Trust's Corporate Social Responsibility Reports

At Northern Trust, our approach to sustainability is grounded in our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust's Business Resource Councils
In 2019, our BRCs launched global campaigns to increase collaboration across regions and strengthen the engagement of our employees worldwide.

Environment

Climate Change Strategy at Northern Trust
Northern Trust recognizes that the long-term viability of our business and our clients is tied to the health and well-being of our planet. We therefore commit to protecting the environment and mitigating any negative environmental impacts from our operations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Investing at Northern Trust
While sustainability factors may be broad in nature, we focus on certain key issues and approaches in our Core Aspects investment framework.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Shared Value with Northern Trust Community Partners
Community engagement opportunities, paid time of for volunteerism and our matching gift programs provide a competitive advantage in employee recruiting and satisfaction. Employee volunteerism is consistently a priority for college graduates considering future employers. Non-proft and civic board involvement is integral to talent management, as it provides employees with leadership, skills development and networking opportunities beyond the scope of their responsibilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Diversity Project
The Diversity Project aims to accelerate progress towards an inclusive culture in the investment industry. An inclusive culture supports more effective teamwork, gives wider perspectives, better investment decisions, better results for our clients and ultimately more sustainable businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Letter from Connie L. Lindsey and Michael G. O’Grady, Northern Trust's Enduring Principles for CSR
Since the time of our founding, Northern Trust has been shaped by a deep belief in the enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. From our roots as a Chicago-based trust bank to our global presence today, these principles have served as the foundation upon which our company was built. Northern Trust values corporate responsibility as an essential element of our corporate culture and inextricable underpinning of our enduring principles.

Research, Reports & Publications

Northern Trust Releases Ninth Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced the release of its ninth Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. The latest report outlines key priorities for governance, citizenship and operations, employees, shared values and sustainable products / services. The report highlights achievements during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Health & Healthcare

Spotlight on Heartland Health Outreach
Northern Trust has financed the construction of Heartland Alliance Health’s new community health center located in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s south side. The full-service health center will provide much needed services such as primary care, counseling, psychiatry, medical case management, health insurance assistance, HIV/AIDS care and linkage to housing.

Environment

Reducing Environmental Impact From our Operations
Northern Trust’s Corporate Services Group, charged with management of our real estate portfolio, procurement and facilities services, executes Northern Trust’s objective of reducing or eliminating negative environmental impacts from our supply chain. We detail our environmental expectations of vendors by providing them our Supplier Code of Conduct. Vendors’ sustainable practices are factored into our selection process, and we regularly review suppliers’ adherence to the Supplier Code of Conduct and pursue corrective measures when necessary, as noted in our Global Procurement Policy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Investing at Northern Trust
The foundation of Northern Trust's responsible investment principles is that we act in a manner to protect our clients’ financial well-being.

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