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LEARN MORE ABOUT RESPONSIBLE INVESTING “ We believe organizations with a demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable investing create greater value for shareholders and key stakeholders.” President and Chief Executive Officer, Northern Trust Michael O'Grady Sustainable Investing is an investment solution based on the philosophy that environmental, social & corporate governance (ESG) analytics can complement quantitative or fundamental investment techniques so as to mitigate risks or capture new opportunities. $155.4B ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES* 30 years MANAGING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS 2009 YEAR THAT NORTHERN TRUST JOINED THE U.N. PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT *As of September 30, 2021 (updated quarterly). Source: NTAM Finance. 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