Published 07-27-22
Submitted by Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton’s Pride business resource group (BRG), in partnership with the firm’s specialist investment managers, hosted 21 events in honor of Pride Month, celebrated around the world each June.
“Pride Month is a time to celebrate our diversity and embrace our true selves,” said Ianna Obligar, Associate Program Manager, Global Programs, and Pride BRG Global Lead.
The theme for this year’s events was “better together” because it was the first time in two years that employees could celebrate together in person.
A Month Full of Events
Pride Month celebrations at Franklin Templeton included 21 events open to all employees, including:
About Franklin Templeton
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 155 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers boutique specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022. For more information, please visit www.franklintempleton.com.
At Franklin Templeton, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a key component of our strategy to deliver better outcomes. CSR at Franklin Templeton is grounded in our corporate values of putting clients first, building relationships, achieving quality results and working with integrity. Through materiality assessments with key stakeholders, we outlined our six dimensions of CSR, which are interconnected and mutually supportive: Stewardship and Sustainable Investing; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Environment; Employee Experience; Community Engagement, and Responsible Corporate Practices.
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