ESG in Action

In 2021, Chicago-based coworkers in our Finance organization formed the Finance Inclusion Team (FIT) with a vision to be “the most inclusive Finance organization, by unlocking each coworker’s full potential, creating equity in our partnerships, and investing in our communities.” In its first year, FIT hosted the Finance Week of Service during August 2021, when the team supported various volunteerism efforts that culminated in a virtual 5K to encourage participation from coworkers across the US. 

As part of the weeklong event, members of the FIT team:

• Packed more than 11,500 pounds of food at The Northern Illinois Food Bank, providing approximately 10,000 meals to neighbors in Northern Illinois
• Assembled 2,500 packages of essential learning supplies for Chicagoland children in need at Cradles to Crayons Chicago
• Packed approximately 30 backpacks with school supplies for Children’s Home and Aid
• Provided school supplies for about 100 kids from Fill a Heart 4Kids
• Donated personal hygiene products to fill the Comfort Closet at Buffalo Grove High School
• Prepared nearly 200 meals for families at Ronald McDonald House
• Raised over $13,000 for 16 nonprofits through FIT Virtual 5K donations