{"id":409210,"date":"2021-01-06T06:58:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T11:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=409210"},"modified":"2021-01-06T06:58:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T11:58:43","slug":"pentair-advances-commitment-to-further-environmental-social-and-governance-stewardship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/pentair-advances-commitment-to-further-environmental-social-and-governance-stewardship\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentair Advances Commitment to Further Environmental, Social and Governance Stewardship"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pentair Advances Commitment to Further Environmental, Social and Governance Stewardship<\/b><\/p>\n

Karla Robertson, EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary, Named Chief Social Responsibility Officer<\/i><\/p>\n

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nPentair plc (NYSE:PNR), a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, today announced that it has appointed Karla Robertson, EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary to the additional role of Chief Social Responsibility Officer (CSRO). With oversight and strategic direction provided by the Pentair Board of Directors, Robertson will lead Pentair\u2019s social responsibility program to execute the company\u2019s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, and will formally establish a social responsibility strategy to further support Pentair\u2019s organizational mission.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThrough our mission to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that make the most of life\u2019s essential resources and our strong \u2018Win Right\u2019 company values, we recognize that the solutions and services we provide help improve lives and the environment around the world,\u201d said John L Stauch, the company\u2019s President & CEO. \u201cWith the appointment of Karla as our Chief Social Responsibility Officer, we are accelerating our efforts to contribute to the development of a sustainable and responsible society that we believe will also drive our future growth.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

The foundation for Pentair\u2019s sustainability journey focuses on:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. \nIntegrating ESG throughout its business by creating broad accountability for the social responsibility strategy and creating shared goals; and\n<\/li>\n
  2. \nSetting smart, focused targets across the company to track and measure progress against commitments.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \n\u201cPentair recently completed an ESG assessment to identify key topics of importance to shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, and communities,\u201d said Robertson. \u201cWe are identifying ESG goals and targets that we believe will unify our stakeholders around our shared mission and values and our commitment to being a positive influence on the social and environmental issues of today. In the upcoming year we look forward to identifying and communicating specific goals and targets, including science-based environmental initiatives.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

    \nKey categories for Pentair\u2019s social responsibility goals include:\n<\/p>\n