Principal Financial Group has been recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, securing the 11th spot on the 2025 JUST 100 list. This achievement highlights Principal as a leading insurance provider, emphasizing its dedication to employees, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.
The 2025 JUST Capital Rankings celebrate top-performing companies within the Russell 1000, recognizing those that demonstrate strong leadership in addressing the priorities of the American public.
“We are honored to be included in the 2025 JUST 100, a testament to our commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in fostering financial security for individuals and businesses,” said Deanna Stable, President and CEO of Principal Financial Group.
“Over the past year, we have made meaningful strides in aligning our efforts with the priorities of our stakeholders—our employees, customers, and the communities we support. Our focus remains on delivering value to each of these groups.”
To compile the 2025 rankings, JUST Capital analyzed corporate data from the largest publicly traded U.S. companies, assessing them against 17 key issues identified through extensive public opinion research on responsible corporate practices.
“Today’s business leaders face high expectations, and the JUST 100 illustrates how companies can drive value for investors, stakeholders, and the broader American economy by concentrating on core business principles,” said Martin Whittaker, CEO of JUST Capital while adding, “At its core, business success is about doing the right things—it’s just business.”
The JUST 100 companies were selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of performance metrics, comparing organizations head-to-head. In total, 940 companies were assessed across five stakeholder categories, 17 key issues, and 88 data points to create the 2025 rankings, which include both the JUST 100 and Industry Leader lists.
The 2025 JUST Capital Rankings celebrate top-performing companies within the Russell 1000, recognizing those that demonstrate strong leadership in addressing the priorities of the American public.
“We are honored to be included in the 2025 JUST 100, a testament to our commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in fostering financial security for individuals and businesses,” said Deanna Stable, President and CEO of Principal Financial Group.
“Over the past year, we have made meaningful strides in aligning our efforts with the priorities of our stakeholders—our employees, customers, and the communities we support. Our focus remains on delivering value to each of these groups.”
To compile the 2025 rankings, JUST Capital analyzed corporate data from the largest publicly traded U.S. companies, assessing them against 17 key issues identified through extensive public opinion research on responsible corporate practices.
“Today’s business leaders face high expectations, and the JUST 100 illustrates how companies can drive value for investors, stakeholders, and the broader American economy by concentrating on core business principles,” said Martin Whittaker, CEO of JUST Capital while adding, “At its core, business success is about doing the right things—it’s just business.”
The JUST 100 companies were selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of performance metrics, comparing organizations head-to-head. In total, 940 companies were assessed across five stakeholder categories, 17 key issues, and 88 data points to create the 2025 rankings, which include both the JUST 100 and Industry Leader lists.