Oct. 28, 2021 — National Vision, Inc., recently released its first corporate responsibility report, aligning with its efforts to increase transparency in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities.

“As a low cost health care provider to primarily uninsured Americans living on tight budgets, our business provides an inherent social good,” says National Vision CEO Reade Fahs. “This report is National Vision’s first attempt to lay out in detail all the things we are doing to be responsible citizens and to bring eye care and eyewear to low-income Americans and people around the world.”

The report, titled “A World Worth Seeing,” expands upon National Vision’s 2019 philanthropic impact report and, for the first time, discloses information across key ESG areas, shares the company.

Specific highlights from the report include National Vision's progress in each of its SEE + G (Social, Employees, Environment, and Governance) focus areas, its Covid-19 response effort, the company's DE&I strategy and goals, and more.

“Our stakeholders are increasingly interested in the role of ESG activities,” says Jared Brandman, National Vision’s senior VP, general counsel, and secretary. “Our commitment to corporate responsibility is built into the core of National Vision’s business and identity, and we are excited to have the opportunity with this inaugural report to share a more comprehensive view of our SEE + G framework and progress on our ESG journey. This report is a big step forward in our ongoing commitment to disclosure and transparency."

The company shares that to address areas of most relevance for its investors and stakeholders, the report is aligned with recognized guidelines, such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, the Global Reporting Initiative, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

View the report here.