Environmental, Social & Governance
Entheogyn is committed to integrating meaningful environmental sustainability, social impact, and good governance into every aspect of our business, not as a compliance exercise, but as a reflection of who we are.
As a vertically integrated natural medicine business, we combine cutting-edge cultivation and extraction methods with deep respect for the cultures from which these medicines originate. We are dedicated to honoring those traditions through meaningful reciprocity, financial, educational, and relational.
As a Public Benefit Corporation, our operations prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and community health while aligning with the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA) standards for regulatory compliance. Our one-year plan centers on infrastructure development and strategic planning, while our three-year plan establishes scalable, impactful ESG initiatives.
We are dedicated to fostering an organization that not only complies with all NMHA rules and regulations and adheres to industry best practices, but also serves as a model for sustainability, equity, and ethical governance.
Environmental Impact
Sustainable Cultivation Planning
Research 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 and 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 relationships with partners who operate consistently with environmental goals, working with ethical suppliers to source organic raw materials and ensuring all suppliers align with sustainability and social responsibility objectives.
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 a closed-loop water filtration system for certain processes and ensure zero-contamination discharge through proper handling before disposal.
Climate Impact Program
Support research into carbon offset and sequestration technology involving the use of 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 forest ecology.
Social Impact
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 and apprenticeships, and working 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 programs and contribute to research that improves mental health options and access for individuals affected by military service.
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 including diet, nutrition, and yoga and 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, and advisory board striving for gender and racial equality with a focus on equity, providing competitive wages and 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 a living library of educational resources.
Governance
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 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.
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, implement a structured system for public ESG disclosures ensuring transparency and accountability in sustainability, social responsibility, and governance performance to ensure long-term sustainability.
A Living Commitment
Our ESG policy is not a document we file away. It is a living commitment we revisit, report on, and strengthen as we grow. We welcome accountability from our community, our partners, and the people we serve.