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As we draw the calendar year to a close, we are delighted to share with you how we, as approved and active participants of the United Nations Global Compact alliance, have maintained our commitment to the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative and applied their principles in very tangible ways across our day to day business.
As part of our commitment, we submit an annual report on what we are doing that illustrates our activity in applying these principles, which we detail below:
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Letter of Continued Support from CEO, Anthony J. Archer
I am pleased to reaffirm Primal’s commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and all its principles in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
We believe in doing good for the world, by doing good business.
The most impactful force on earth: Man has and continues to influence the planet more than any other factor. Over the past century we have developed innovative technologies that have provided sustenance, shelter and knowledge for billions of people around the world. The human race has become such a social and physical force that we are pushing ourselves into a new geological age, one that is now being referred to as the Anthropocene.
Man’s impact upon the earth has created both opportunity and threat. Each year the shift in climate, alongside the continued depletion of the Earth’s natural resources, leads to the loss of 12 million hectares of arable land, 46,000 square miles of forests and at least 10,000 different species. Understanding the consequences of Man is key to both survival and fulfillment in every aspect of our lives. Only through sustainability can we satisfy the most fundamental requirements for life and secure a safe and prosperous future for us all.
For the first time in history, social responsibility and sustainability are being demanded from the ground up, rather than from the top down. This is a huge adjustment in human behavior and represents a great opportunity to make the world a better place, secure our survival and build wealth; all of which are essential ingredients to continued success. The appetite for sustainable solutions is higher than it has ever been, with society no longer prepared to allow damaging and unsustainable practices that ruin our earth. In a world deserving and demanding of higher social responsibility, sustainable business will ensure a more sustainable future for us all.
In this annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.
Yours Sincerely,
Anthony J. Archer
Chief Executive Officer