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Taking Care of Our Environment

Our commitment to the environment is a shared endeavor – across our company, within our city and around the globe. It is our responsibility to do our best and challenge ourselves to do more.
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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Throughout our home office campus we have several ongoing sustainability projects, including the use of daylight harvesting. Daylight harvesting is a technology that automatically adjusts interior LED lights based on how much sunlight comes in through exterior windows.

 70% reduction in lighting energy use through daylight harvesting

Energy & Operational Efficiencies

Doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint takes many forms. We continue to pursue technology that helps us become digital-focused and reduce paper billing.

Sorted Office Waste Recycled1

74 Tons

Cardboard Recycled

21 Tons

Metal Recycled

50 Tons

Responsible Investing

We believe in repeatable practices that balance risk and return while adhering to the investment policies and framework set forth by each individual client.

Fort Washington's Approach to Responsible Investing

A Western & Southern subsidiary founded in 1990, Fort Washington Investment Advisors manages capital across a range of strategies, including public equity, fixed income, multi-asset class solutions, and alternatives such as public equity and private debt. It serves institutional and individual investors both domestically and abroad.

Fort Washington works closely with clients – including Western & Southern – to understand their responsible investment preferences and construct portfolios tailored to their values. They believe in repeatable processes that balance risk and return while adhering to the policies and framework set forth by each individual client.

Responsible Investment in Action

Fort Washington’s investment teams utilize reputable third-party ESG data providers, including MSCI ESG Research and Morningstar Sustainability Ratings, to assess company-, portfolio-, and manager-level exposure to ESG-related risks and opportunities.

  • Environmental: Climate change, resource depletion, renewable energy sourcing, waste management, pollution and deforestation.
  • Social: Working conditions, diversity and discrimination policies, labor practices, health and safety standards, and involvement with alcohol or weapons.
  • Governance: Executive compensation, bribery and corruption, political lobbying, board structure and diversity.
Learn More About Fort Washington's Approach
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A Rigorous Framework for Investment Research

Touchstone Investments, another one of our subsidiaries, engages 14 investment managers to sub-advise its 30 mutual funds and 10 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). 

In conducting due diligence to identify and monitor its investment managers, Touchstone has developed a proprietary and rigorous set of standards evaluating organizational stability, investment personnel credentials, investment process characteristics and consistency, firm infrastructure, and performance results, while integrating questions related to sustainability.

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View the Full Report

Our Corporate Responsibility Report highlights our efforts to create value for you and the communities we serve. Accomplishing our mission relies on key practices and policies designed to leave a positive impact on you, our communities and the world.

Download 2025 Report Our Corporate Responsibility Story
Download 2025 Report Our Corporate Responsibility Story

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Western & Southern reduce its environmental impact?
Western & Southern works to reduce its environmental impact by lowering paper waste, increasing recycling and encouraging responsible business practices that support long-term sustainability goals.

What steps has Western & Southern taken to reduce waste?
Western & Southern has recycled more than 145 tons of materials and reduced light energy by 70% through use of daylight harvesting as part of its sustainability efforts.

Why is sustainability important to Western & Southern?
Western & Southern believes supporting environmental responsibility helps strengthen communities, improve long-term sustainability and create a better future for generations to come.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
1 Sorted office waste consists of forms and business documents that are shredded and recycled.