- Principal Financial Group (PFG) has been recognized for its exceptional ethical standards for the 14th time as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere.
- This recognition highlights Principal's commitment to ethical leadership, strong governance, and a culture of integrity, benefitting its global business operations.
- The honor distinguishes Principal among 136 companies from 19 countries, outperforming a comparable global index by 7.8 percentage points.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) has once again been named among the World's Most Ethical Companies® for 2025 by Ethisphere, marking the 14th time it has received this prestigious honor. This accolade recognizes companies that excel in ethical business practices, with Principal being praised for its unwavering commitment to integrity, governance, and corporate responsibility.
Deanna Strable, president, and CEO of Principal, emphasized the importance of ethical business practices in building customer trust and ensuring long-term success. She noted that this honor reflects the company's dedication to doing what is right for its clients and communities.
The 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® list includes 136 companies across 19 countries and 44 industries. Ethisphere's assessment process, based on their proprietary Ethics Quotient®, evaluates companies on numerous criteria, including ethics and compliance, governance, and social impact. Principal's inclusion in this list underscores its global leadership in fostering a culture rooted in ethics and transparency.
In the broader market context, companies recognized as the World's Most Ethical Companies® have outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025, demonstrating the tangible benefits of prioritizing ethical practices.
