What is ESG and why should you be paying attention?

Listen in to learn about the importance of investing in environmental, social, and governance platforms and how doing so can help your business grow and support your stakeholders in the future.

Jon Benninger

August 17, 2021

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the natural products and dietary supplement industry have historically not needed to invest in environmental / sustainability / governance platforms (ESG). However, due to increased interest from investors, consumers, employees and other stakeholders, businesses in our industry find themselves unprepared when asked to narrate their “ESG story.” While many support charitable causes or engage in corporate philanthropy, there remains a disconnect between an understanding of “social good” activities and a strategic ESG platform.

Learn more about the importance of investing in environmental, social, and governance platforms and how doing so can help your business grow and support your stakeholders in the future.

About the Author

Jon Benninger

Informa

Jon Benninger is vice president and market leader at Informa Markets. He focuses on the strategic direction and growth of the SupplySide portfolio, which includes SupplySide West, SupplySide East, Natural Products Insider and Food & Beverage Insider. He coordinates with leaders of the other Informa health and nutrition events and brands, including Natural Products Expo, Vitafoods, Food ingredients, NEXT and Nutrition Business Journal. Benninger joined the company in 1995 as the founding editor of the company’s first trade magazine for the nutrition industry.

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