Overture Promotions (PPAI 288541, Platinum) – the No. 21 distributor in the PPAI 100 – has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
- The Waukegan, Illinois-based firm earned 2024 PPAI 100 High Marks in Responsibility.
The report reflects the minority-owned, woman-led company’s ESG efforts and its commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability. As part of this commitment, Overture submitted its annual Communication on Progress with the UN Global Compact.
“Overture remains steadfast in our commitment to measurable, year-over-year improvements,” says Jo Gilley, CEO of Overture Promotions. “As we look ahead, the focus will be on enhanced transparency and deepening impact across all our ESG pillars.”
The report showcases Overture’s dedication to its three core pillars: planet (Be Responsible), people (Be Good) and community (Do Good). Below are the highlights of each pillar.
Planet Highlights
Among its achievements in 2023, Overture earned a Silver EcoVadis rating, reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 6%, planted 63,477 trees in partnership with Ecologi, recycled 112 tons of corrugated material and offset 467.87 metric tonnes of CO2 through the UPS carbon neutral shipping program.
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“Overture’s 2023 achievements are a testament to our sustainability commitments and our role as a positive force in the community,” says Andrew Kelly, ESG compliance specialist at Overture.
People Highlights
Overture invested in staff diversity, with 80% of all 2023 hires identifying as diverse. The company also expanded its training programs, launching the Overture Women Leaders (OWL) training and mentoring initiative.
“Looking ahead, I’m extremely excited about the progress we have planned for 2024 and beyond as we address our most material issues and launch new initiatives,” Kelly says. “Given our incredible people and partnerships, I’m confident we will meet, if not exceed, our goals in creating lasting, positive change.”
Community Highlights
Overture supported 16 nonprofit organizations in 2023 through donations, volunteer efforts and event sponsorships.
- The firm was also honored with the Diversity Champion Award from the Lake County Juneteenth Commission and the Community Ambassador Award from A Safe Place.
“2023 marked a year of significant progress for Overture, emphasized by my favorite of the year’s achievements – the receipt of two awards from our longstanding community partners… underscoring just how meaningful these relationships are, both for our staff and the community,” says Victoria Robertson, manager of marketing and CSR.
