SAN MATEO, Calif., April 12, 2021 /3BL Media/ Franklin Templeton has launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report in recognition of the firm’s long-standing belief that being a responsible corporate citizen is vital to the long-term sustainability of its business, in addition to the well-being of the communities in which its employees live and work. Franklin Templeton has established specific goals for fiscal year 2021 focused on three areas: environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing; the environment; and diversity and inclusion (D&I).
“The events of the past year, including the global pandemic and ongoing racial and social injustices, have further reinforced the importance of global citizenship both as a business imperative and as part of our responsibility as industry leaders, said Jenny Johnson, President and CEO. At Franklin Templeton, we have embedded principles of corporate citizenship into our company culture and our investment strategy. While
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Mission Produce Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, Finest for the Future
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Avocado grower/shipper releases inaugural environmental and social report
Mission Produce, Inc., producer and distributer of fresh Hass avocados, announced yesterday the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report,
Steve Barnard, chief executive officer and founder, Mission Produce, Inc.
“This report illustrates our dedication to the finest practices for our people, product and planet,” said Steve Barnard, chief executive officer and founder of Mission. “We embody sustainable practices and our farming practices allow us to keep our water usage per avocado below the industry average.”
The report’s highlights include:
Implementing a reduced plastic bag in at least 50 percent of the bags packed and shipped globally by fiscal year 2025, equating to almost 500,000 0.5-liter plastic bottles.
Quantifying ESG performance crucial for sustainable growth
Posted : 2021-04-08 16:04
Updated : 2021-04-08 16:13
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Vice President Woo Tae-hee, front row fourth from left; head of the Industrial Policy Office of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Kang Kyung-sung, front row fifth from left; and SK Social Value Committee Chairman Lee Hyung-hee, front row sixth from left; pose with other participants during the 1st KCCI ESG Management Forum held at the KCCI headquarters in downtown Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of KCCI
By Yi Whan-woo
Any efforts and activities related to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) should be measureable as monetary value for the companies to better cope with sustainable growth, according to an expert.