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Beverage Group Vice President Jeremy Nedelka 763-383-4413 jnedelka @ epgacceleration . com
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Sr VP / Audience Development Joanne Juda-Prainito
CEO Marion Minor
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PROMOTING THEIR PRINCIPLES
CORPORATE ESG PROGRAMS began as a way to attract potential investors who value environmental , social and governance standards . Covering the following general criteria , ESG scorecards are more and more often included as part of companies ’ earnings reports . Environmental : Safeguarding the environment , addressing climate change . Social : Managing relationships with employees , suppliers , customers and communities . Governance : Addressing executive pay , audits , internal controls and shareholder rights .
Given the industry ’ s global reach and focus on manufacturing and transporting consumables , the “ E ” in ESG tends to impact beverage alcohol companies the most . We ’ ve been covering those trends for years in our annual Sustainability Supplement , which is now the more expansive guide before you . From products to processes to packaging , innovative companies are reducing their impact on the environment , conserving energy and encouraging vendor partners to do the same .
Jeremy Nedelka Beverage Group Vice President
IN THIS SUPPLEMENT
4 Data Driven
Readers weigh in on sustainable products .
6 Sustaining the Industry
Speaking to suppliers about sustainability .
10 Best Environmental Practices
All beverage industry tiers embrace eco-friendly initiatives .
12 Corporate ESG
How three suppliers embrace environmental , social justice and corporate governance programs .
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