The concept of organizations reporting on Environment, Social, and Governance, or ESG, activities has its roots in sustainability reporting. It isn’t surprising then that there is a common illusion that the E of ESG is the most important element for organizations to focus on. Yet in the spirit of ensuring S and G do not become the poor cousins, we believe that a clear focus on workforce well-being, and specifically nutrition, is a must-have in ESG reporting.
Developing a workforce nutrition program may seem daunting but with solid planning, clear commitment to metrics, and robust reporting, organizations can ensure they are supporting pathways for healthier workers, and ultimately, for stronger and more resilient business results.
Organizations have become used to reporting on their progress in understanding and minimizing their environmental impact and mitigation efforts, to ensure their operations can continue to thrive without aggravating the current climate and nature crises. And that is, of course, very important.
About the authors
Valentina Baiamonte
Valentina Baiamonte, Ph.D., is a professional whose 10-year career blends academia, international organizations, and NGOs, all while advocating for environmental sustainability in the private sector. She previously worked at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development guiding companies in implementing ESG disclosure frameworks and tackling deforestation within the food and retail industries. Today, she supports companies in navigating the latest ESG disclosure frameworks and conducts ESG risk assessments and management across value chains.
Peter de Graaf
Peter de Graaf is a senior adviser for ESG and sustainability at global communication consultancy Leidar. De Graaf has been involved in corporate responsibility and sustainability throughout a career that includes regulatory affairs, management consultancy, and finance. He has a deep understanding of the current EU environmental agenda and has advised companies, investors, and NGOs on how they talk to their audiences about material sustainability issues.
