Northern Trust Wraps Up Record-Setting Month of Service

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Northern Trust (NTRS) completed a record-breaking month of service with employees contributing 61,000 volunteer hours to support more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations across 20 countries. The 'Achieving Greater Together' initiative included activities like blood donation drives in India, animal shelter support in Luxembourg, and food donation assistance in the UK. The company provides employees with two paid volunteer days annually and pledges 50 meals for every hour volunteered in October. This year's efforts resulted in a pledge of over 3 million meals through partnerships with global food banking networks.

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• Record-high employee engagement in corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Company provides two paid volunteer days annually to employees
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Global ‘Achieving Greater Together’ Effort Supports More than 1,600 Organizations in 20 Countries

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) employees volunteered across the globe last month, an effort that saw a record 61,000 hours spent by Northern Trust staff to assist more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations in 20 countries.

Chairman and CEO Mike O’Grady joined a group of Northern Trust employees to volunteer with Nourishing Hope in Chicago. (Photo: Business Wire)

The efforts came as part of Northern Trust’s “Achieving Greater Together” month of service, an annual event that encourages employees to volunteer time with charitable organizations worldwide. Northern Trust employee efforts included hosting blood donation drives in India, walking shelter dogs in Luxembourg, packing hygiene kits for the unhoused in the Philippines, assisting with food donations in the United Kingdom, preparing meals at local Ronald McDonald Houses in the U.S.

“This year’s Achieving Greater Together campaign is a reflection of Northern Trust’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the communities where we live and work,” Northern Trust Chief Social Impact Officer Shana Hayes said. “For the fourth consecutive year, we have increased participation to set a new Northern Trust record, and it’s inspiring to see the generosity and enthusiasm of our global teams. Volunteering is truly an opportunity to embody the core principles that define who we are as an organization — service, expertise and integrity.”

Northern Trust employees are encouraged to use their time and talent to help charitable organizations year-round. Northern Trust provides each employee two paid days annually to volunteer and further pledges donations of 50 meals to those in need for every hour employees volunteered during the month of October through The Global FoodBanking Network, European Food Banks Federation and Feeding America. This year, thanks to the generosity of employees, Northern Trust has pledged more than 3 million meals.

For more information on Northern Trust’s Achieving Greater Together efforts, see posts such as these on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of September 30, 2024, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$17.4 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.6 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @NorthernTrust or Northern Trust Corporation on LinkedIn.

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/terms-and-conditions.

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Source: Northern Trust Corporation

FAQ

How many volunteer hours did Northern Trust (NTRS) employees contribute in October 2023?

Northern Trust employees contributed a record 61,000 volunteer hours during the month of service.

How many meals did Northern Trust (NTRS) pledge through their October 2023 volunteer program?

Northern Trust pledged over 3 million meals through their partnership with global food banking networks.

How many paid volunteer days does Northern Trust (NTRS) provide to employees annually?

Northern Trust provides each employee with two paid days annually for volunteering.

How many nonprofit organizations did Northern Trust (NTRS) support during their month of service?

Northern Trust supported more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations across 20 countries.