Fifth Third Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

For a second consecutive year, Fifth Third was named to the JUST 100 list, part of JUST Capital and CNBC’s 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Fifth Third was ranked fifth among the banks evaluated and 45^th on the JUST 100 list – 937 companies were assessed. Inclusion in the JUST 100 is a recognition of the Bank’s commitment to its employees, customers, communities, planet and shareholders.

“I am proud Fifth Third is again being recognized by JUST Capital as a leader on issues that matter to our stakeholders,” said Tim Spence, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Fifth Third. “Over our 165-year history, we’ve focused on doing the right thing when it comes to our shareholders, customers, communities and one another.”

For the annual rankings, JUST Capital collects and analyzes corporate data to evaluate the 1,000 largest public U.S. companies across 20 issues identified through comprehensive, ongoing public opinion research on Americans’ attitudes toward responsible corporate behavior.

Compared to their Russell 1000 peers, companies in the JUST 100 on average:

• Pay 11.8 percentage points more of their workers a family sustaining living wage (78.3%).
• Provide 7.2 more hours of career development training per employee.
• Offer 2 more weeks of paid parental leave for both primary caregivers and secondary caregivers.
• Intake 99% less water per revenue dollar.
• Emitted 42% less metric tons of CO2 per revenue dollar.
• Used 29.6 percentage points more renewable energy as a proportion of their total energy use.
• Have a 4% higher profit margin, 2.9% higher return on equity, and 1.2% higher dividend yield.

View the full 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies and JUST 100 List here.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.