ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance
What is ESG?
ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance, is a commitment that reflects an organization's dedication to making a positive impact. It means prioritizing sustainability, ethics, and responsibility.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations, outline 17 shared aspirations for prosperity and planet protection. Learn more at SDGs UN.
At MaryRuth's, we're focusing on four key SDGs in 2023:
Zero Hunger: Providing nourishing food to those in need.
Good Health And Well-being: Supporting health and wellbeing for all.
Quality Education: Improving educational opportunities in our communities.
Climate Action: Reducing our environmental impact for a healthier planet.
HUNGER RELIEF:
✋ Our Pledge: We're committed to providing nourishing food to those in need, promoting wellness.
Volunteer Hours:
MRO employees will contribute 150 hours to hunger-related charities.
MaryRuth's Q2 Health and Wellness Challenge:
Employees participated in a wellness challenge, and we donated $3,000 to "No Kid Hungry."
Blessings in a Backpack:
We donated 1,200 vitamin and snack products to 122nd St. Elementary.
GOOD HEALTH & WELLBEING:
✋ Our Pledge: Supporting health and wellbeing for our customers and communities.
MaryRuth’s WeCare Program:
We offer discounted products to 5,200+ people in our community.
Community Donations:
We donated vitamins to various organizations.
QUALITY EDUCATION:
✋ Our Pledge: Supporting education in our communities.
Whole Kid's Foundation:
We donated $50k to provide healthy school lunches and education.
MRO Internship Program:
We onboarded 12 interns in June 2023, providing valuable skills and experiences.
CLIMATE ACTION:
✋ Our Pledge: Reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and protecting the environment.
GHG Inventory Results:
Our first GHG inventory showed corporate emissions at 441 tCO2e and product-based emissions at 11,918 tCO2e. We're setting GHG reduction targets. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions
B Corp Certified:
We are officially B Corp certified with a score of 81.4 points, focusing on workers and the environment.
