Environmental, Social, and Governance

Purpose & Introduction


Entheogyn is committed to integrating meaningful environmental sustainability, social impact, and good governance (ESG) objectives into every aspect of our business. As a vertically integrated natural medicine business, we aim to combine cutting-edge cultivation and extraction methods to offer top-tier services for individuals seeking to address mental health conditions, trauma, addiction, or to expand their consciousness. We are dedicated to honoring the cultures from which these practices were derived by engaging in benefit-sharing and reciprocity with both local and international indigenous communities.

As a Public Benefit Company, our operations prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and community health while aligning with the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA) standards for regulatory compliance. While currently pre-revenue, we are establishing a strong foundation for ESG compliance and future sustainability. Our one-year plan centers on infrastructure development and strategic planning, while our three-year plan expands upon these efforts to establish scalable, impactful ESG initiatives.

We are dedicated to fostering an organization that not only complies with all NMHA rules and regulations, adheres to best practices and industry standards, but also serves as a model for sustainability, equity, and ethical governance. As we expand, we will continually develop and strengthen our ESG commitments, ensuring a lasting, positive impact on the environment, our communities, and this industry.

1. Environmental Impact (E)

One-Year Plan (2024)

  • Sustainable Cultivation Planning: 

    • Conduct research on and develop sustainable cultivation methods, including water conservation, organic farming, and resource-efficient technologies. Collect waste streams from local establishments (used coffee beans, spent grains from breweries). Reuse biodegradable grow bags. Use sustainable (recycled/ recyclable) glass packaging.  

  • Energy Strategy Planning: 

    • Explore renewable energy options for future facilities, including solar, wind, and other sustainable sources. Implement LED lighting for cultivation to reduce energy consumption, solar-powered elements for operations where feasible, and conduct energy efficiency audits to minimize impact.

  • Pollution & Waste Minimization: 

    • Develop waste reduction strategies, including sustainable packaging initiatives and developing relationships with partners that operate consistently with environmental goals, working with ethical suppliers to source organic raw materials, and ensuring all suppliers align with sustainability & social responsibility objectives.

Three-Year Plan (2026)

  • Sustainable Cultivation & Manufacturing: 

    • Implement innovative environmentally responsible agricultural and extraction practices, emphasizing renewable energy and energy-efficient operations. 

  • Full Waste Reduction Program: 

    • Establish a robust sustainability program, including eco-friendly product packaging and company-wide recycling initiatives. Develop closed-loop water filtration system for certain processes and ensure zero-contamination discharge by proper handling before disposal.

  • Climate Impact Program: 

    • Support research into carbon offset and sequestration technology involving using fungi to capture atmospheric carbon and convert it into biomass, collaborating with environmental organizations to support biodiversity initiatives.

  • Mycoremediation: 

    • Deepen existing relationships with Mycoreach and Cold Fire Project to empower communities through open-source access to education, tools, and resources in the field of mycology, including the use of native fungi to heal and improve forests with ecology. 


2. Social Impact (S)

One-Year Plan (2024)

  • Building Community Relationships: 

    • As a Public Benefit Corporation, strengthen existing relationships with indigenous groups to better understand their needs and lay the foundation for meaningful and equitable benefit-sharing, collaborating and partnering with local indigenous communities for knowledge exchange and cultural integration.

  • Workforce Strategy Development: 

    • Create inclusive hiring policies to recruit individuals from historically marginalized communities (including veterans and those impacted by the war on drugs), partnering with institutions of higher education to provide paid internships/ apprenticeships, and work with organizations that assist the elderly to build a diverse and representative workforce. 

  • Veterans & Addiction Programs Research: 

    • Identify and establish partnerships with organizations specializing in addiction recovery, mental health, and veteran services to develop services and contribute to research to improve mental health options and access for individuals affected by military service. 

Three-Year Plan (2026)

  • Launch Veterans & Addiction Programs: 

    • Implement dedicated mental health and addiction recovery programs integrating natural medicine and indigenous healing practices with integrative wellness programs and holistic health services like diet, nutrition, and yoga/ exercise. 

  • Indigenous Benefit Sharing: 

    • Establish a formal benefit-sharing framework, including financial support, grants, and community development programs in collaboration with local groups, national non-profits, and international organizations focused on indigenous rights and needs. 

  • Diversity and Workforce Inclusion: 

    • Hire and support a diverse workforce/ directors/ advisory board, striving for gender and racial equality with a focus on equity, providing competitive wages, benefits, and nurturing all teammates and colleagues with professional development opportunities.

  • Community Health Initiatives: 

    • Offer subsidized or pro bono services to historically underserved populations affected by addiction and mental health challenges. Build and maintain an online portal with living library of educational resources.



3. Governance (G)

One-Year Plan (2024)

  • Establish Governance Framework: Define a transparent governance structure, including a code of ethics and leadership responsibilities aligned with ESG principles such as fair wages, equitable hiring, and employee wellness programs. Leadership will make ESG plan/ goals public and disclose campaign contributions, political affiliations, and lobbying efforts to avoid the appearance of undue influence or bias. 

  • Fundraising with Ethical Guidelines: Secure investments from mission-aligned stakeholders who prioritize social equity, indigenous rights, and mental health initiatives.

  • Community Engagement in Governance: Assemble an Advisory Board comprised of experts in mental health, addiction recovery, corporate governance and indigenous matters (including representation by members of federally recognized American tribes or individuals from traditional communities that have connections to natural medicine). 

Three-Year Plan (2026)

  • Diverse and Indigenous-Led Leadership: Ensure that company leadership includes representation from indigenous communities and impacted groups, actively participating in decision-making processes.

  • Transparency in Operations: Conduct regular company-wide meetings, maintain open decision-making practices, and publish publicly available annual ESG reports detailing progress and goals.

  • Indigenous-Led Trust & Profit Sharing: Establish an indigenous-led trust to allocate a percentage of profits toward community reinvestment and cultural reciprocity initiatives.


Scalable ESG Reporting and Public Disclosure: As Entheogyn PBC scales from a startup to an operational business with multiple licenses (cultivation, manufacturing, and healing center), integrate ESG considerations into your business model by implementing a structured system for public ESG disclosures, ensuring transparency and accountability in sustainability, social responsibility, and governance performance to ensure long-term sustainability.