Private Companies Shouldn’t Neglect ESG

Environmental, social and governance issues aren’t just public company concerns.

By Carol Nolan Drake and Sally J. Curley

At Envigo, environmental, social and governance issues, known as ESG, is part of the business strategy.

The New Jersey-based private health care services company has focused on ESG to meet customer needs and also to fulfill the firm’s mission, says Paul Surdez, vice president, corporate affairs and investor relations at Envigo.

“Being in health care, our board and senior management has a high degree of focus on business integrity and strong corporate governance,” says Surdez. “And so ESG factors are key to achieving our vision of ‘working together to build a healthier and safer world.’” 

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