December 2024

Franklin Templeton Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif., December 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Franklin Templeton and three of its specialist investment managers were recognized in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments. Franklin Templeton was included in the Super Employers category for those with 1,000+ employees, while Brandywine Global, Clarion Partners and ClearBridge Investments were included in the Large Employers category for those with 100 to 499 employees.

Principal® Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Place to Work in Money Management for 13th Consecutive Year

DES MOINES, Iowa, December 9, 2024 /3BL/-- Principal Asset Management℠, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, announced today Pensions & Investments named the firm 2024 Best Place to Work in Money Management. This is the 13th consecutive year Principal has been recognized as a best place to work in the “largest employers” category, earning the recognition every year since the program’s inception.

New Guidance to Help Investors and Corporate Directors Engage Effectively on Climate Governance

December 9, 2024 /3BL/ - The updated 2024 Ceres Guidance for Investor Engagements with Directors on Climate Risk Governance is a resource for investors to guide engagements with U.S. corporate directors to better understand board oversight of the financially material risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Supporting Renewable Energy With Innovative Solutions

Every day we are using our materials science to create a better, more sustainable future – and I couldn’t be prouder.

Growing up, I wasn’t sure what kind of career I wanted, but I did know I wanted to make a positive impact on people’s lives and on the world. Eventually I followed in my grandfather’s footsteps, joining Dow, and every day I go to work for a company that is addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges, including climate change.

Arbor Day Foundation to Distribute 1,200 Trees to Asheville Community Members

ASHEVILLE, N. C., December 5, 2024 /3BL/ - This month, the first of 10 million trees pledged by the Arbor Day Foundation to accelerate tree recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be handed out in Asheville. The Arbor Day Foundation will work in collaboration with local planting partner, Asheville Greenworks and funding partners, Bank of America and MathWorks.

Accelerating Your Journey: AI’s Transformative Role in Sustainability

As the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, the global community continues to face an urgent call to action on climate change. Coordinated, innovative solutions are paramount to addressing this complex crisis, and advanced technology – especially AI – stands as a powerful enabler for transitioning to a net-zero economy.

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