Beyond the Shelf: Nutrition Metric for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing

April 18, 2023 - By ARC Health & Wellness Community

Julie Greene, MPH, Director, Guiding Stars Licensing Company
Elizabeth Caton, MS, Brand & Nutrition Manager, Guiding Stars Licensing Company
Garrick Brown, MS, RD, LD, Nutritionist, Guiding Stars Licensing Company

Grocery retailers provide access to healthy foods and beverages, but they also influence the availability and affordability of options that shoppers choose from. The growth of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing provides an opportunity for companies to align financial returns with benefits for society and the planet. When long-term financial performance is directly linked to environmental and societal impact, the nutrition and health services that retail dietitians can provide become even more valuable. Learn more about ESG investing and the opportunities it presents for retail dietitians to lead within their organizations.
Learning Objectives – After this presentation, attendees should be able to:
1.Discuss shifting trends toward Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing for grocery retailers.
2.Review successful approaches to healthy sales measurement and reporting to leading indices for ESG investment.
3.Identify strategies for improving ESG scoring through target setting and delivering on them.
4.Share opportunities for registered dietitians at supermarkets to position their organizations well for ESG investment.