SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Day is our
yearly reminder that we only have one planet, and caring for it is
our ultimate responsibility. USANA's view is that nurturing people
is an important part of taking care of the Earth itself. To bolster
USANA's efforts in these areas, the company has created an
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. Formed under
the oversight of the Sustainability Committee of USANA's Board of
Directors, this program focuses on ensuring USANA's business
strategies and activities remain aligned with important matters
related to sustainability, the company's core values, and its
vision to create the healthiest family on earth.
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"USANA has invested in sustainability efforts over the years,
but we have come to realize that we can—and need to—do more," says
Paul Jones, USANA's chief people
officer. "Our ESG group is committed to reducing our carbon
footprint while improving our diversity, equity, and inclusion
efforts. Our ESG program is built on two main pillars: Planet and
People. This focus will shape the way USANA conducts business for
the future."
Planet
USANA's past environmental efforts have
included solar panels that provide 60 percent of the power the
company uses, drought-friendly xeriscaping around the main campus,
eco-friendly water stations to limit plastic bottle use, and
charging stations and premium parking spots for employees who drive
electric vehicles and those who carpool. The company plans to
expand these initiatives to create an all-encompassing, global
approach to corporate environmentalism.
To help protect and renew the planet, USANA will initially focus
on three key areas: environmental stewardship, sustainable
packaging, and responsible sourcing. These focus areas include
enhancing our clean energy programs, further reducing our emissions
and waste, expanding our global recycling program, increasing our
recyclable packaging and plastic reduction efforts, and expanding
supplier selection criteria to reflect ESG goals.
People
As a business operating in 24 markets around
the world, USANA takes pride in being a responsible, diverse,
people-focused company. But the company recognizes there are many
opportunities to do more. This will be accomplished by enhancing
efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion, community
investment, and talent management, while elevating health, safety,
and well-being.
Improvements will come through education and awareness work,
recruiting, expanded community engagement through the USANA
Foundation, mentorship and professional development programs, the
USANA Wellness program, and USANA's continued COVID response.
"This work will not be easy, but it's important," says Jones.
"In the coming months, we believe our customers and the public will
see our progress and recognize this as one of the most important
steps we will ever take as a company. For the past three decades,
USANA has been driven by an overarching goal: to create the
healthiest family on earth. And if we can achieve just that, we'll
change the world."
More information and details about USANA's ESG efforts will be
forthcoming.
About USANA
USANA (NYSE:USNA) prides itself on providing consumers the highest
quality nutritional products in the world. From its award-winning
supplements to its innovative skincare line, USANA has proven for
more than 25 years why it's a company you can trust. How about
giving us a try? Shop at USANA.com or learn more at
whatsupUSANA.com.
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