LEHI,
Utah, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's
Sunshine Products (Nasdaq: NATR), a leading natural health and
wellness company of premium-quality herbal and nutritional
products, today released its 2023 Comprehensive Impact Report. The
report showcases Nature's Sunshine's advancements over the past 12
months, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability
across sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing and its investment
in its people and processes.
The report illustrates how the implementation of essential
strategies, coupled with the dedication of company personnel
striving for excellence, has allowed the integration of
sustainability and transparency principles across all facets of the
business.
"Doing things the right way—and for the right reasons—is the
only way to make a difference for both our planet and its people,"
said Terrence Moorehead, CEO,
Nature's Sunshine. "Our sustainability and transparency initiatives
strengthen our quality leadership and demonstrate our commitment to
making a difference."
In 2023, Nature's Sunshine achieved measurable progress in its
sustainability goals, including:
- Achieving TRUE GOLD Zero Waste Certification at U.S.
distribution centers.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 43%
since 2022.
- Moving to a four-day workweek at its manufacturing facility to
reduce weekly operating days by 20%.
- Reducing the use of virgin plastic by over 500,000 pounds as a
result from converting capsule and tablet bottles to 100%
post-consumer recycled material.
- Using 100% wind to power its Poland warehouse and distribution center.
- Joining an innovative collaboration facilitated by the
Sustainable Herbs Program to improve emissions data and accuracy
and to determine how to reduce and mitigate the emissions
associated with growing, processing and transporting herbs.
"Our company's foundation is built upon the health and
resilience of natural ecosystems worldwide, underscoring our
commitment to safeguarding and preserving the healing power of
nature," said Trent McCausland, Vice
President of Global Impact & Sustainability. "This dedication
to sustainability and transparency, coupled with the remarkable
progress we've made throughout 2023, sets a strong foundation for
our continued growth strategy into 2024 and beyond."
Beyond its sustainability initiatives, the company prioritizes a
supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Enhanced employee
experiences fortify Nature's Sunshine's team, enabling it to spread
positivity and create meaningful impacts. In 2023, Nature's
Sunshine was awarded four Comparably Awards, celebrating company
culture, efforts to provide a thriving environment for employees
and passion for improving the resilience and productivity of the
business.
"Our dedication to wellness extends beyond just our products,
advocating for a healthy lifestyle and balance for our most
valuable asset, our people," said Tracee
Comstock, VP of Human Resources. "Each employee contributes
significantly to fostering our outstanding culture, an atmosphere
that inspires and uplifts."
To learn more about the Nature's Sunshine Products
sustainability report, visit ir.naturessunshine.com/esg. For
additional information about Nature's Sunshine Products,
visit https://shop.naturessunshine.com/
About Nature's Sunshine Products
Nature's Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and
wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal
care products in more than 40 countries. Nature's Sunshine
manufactures most of its products through its own state-of-the-art
facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for
the highest quality, safety, and efficacy on the market today.
Additional information about the Company can be obtained at its
website, www.shop.naturessunshine.com.
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