Northern Trust Maintains Inclusion in FTSE4Good Index
Northern Trust included for the 9th consecutive year
CHICAGO, August 1, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Northern Trust announced today that it continues its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index, a series of benchmark and tradable indices for investors who seek companies with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) related practices.
The FTSE4Good Index Series, established in 2011, consists of six indices covering regions across the United States, Europe and Japan. A committee of independent experts, including non-governmental organizations, regulators, consultants, academics, investors and corporate personnel developed the index through an extensive market consultation process. The inclusion criteria spans six ESG themes, including environmental management, mitigating climate change, human labor rights, supply chain labor standards and corporate governance.
“Northern Trust is pleased to be included for the ninth consecutive year in the FTSE4Good Index,” said Connie Lindsey, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion at Northern Trust. “This recognition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our ESG practices.”
For more information about Northern Trust’s sustainability performance and reporting visit http://www.northerntrust.com/CSR.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, and affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has offices in the United States in 19 states and Washington, D.C., and 22 international locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2016, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$6.4 trillion, and assets under management of US$906 billion. For more than 125 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit northerntrust.com or follow us on Twitter @NorthernTrust.
Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/disclosures.
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