DULUTH, Ga.—National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) released its 2022 Sustainability Report, “A World Worth Seeing,” reflecting continued progress against the environmental, social and governance issues that matter most to its business and stakeholders. The 2022 report focuses on the company’s performance across its Social, Employees, Environment and Governance (SEE+G) framework. The report is based on the trailing fiscal year and reports on events in 2022. “Through our business relationships and the capabilities of our labs, associates and affiliated doctors, we are well positioned to manage our social and environmental impacts and create long-term value for all of our stakeholders,” said Reade Fahs, chief executive officer at National Vision. “Advancing these areas is central to our continued growth as a business, and we are proud to share our progress in this report.”

Highlights from the report include more positive impacts on people, the planet and the company’s business. During 2002, more than 1.2 million lives were impacted by the company’s philanthropic activities; new competency frameworks and development pathways were established for associates with more than 2,200 associates promoted; the company offered the first TCFD-aligned review of business activities and well as updated Code of Conduct and Board governance documents; more than 9.2 million people were impacted through business operations and philanthropic outreach; more than $3.5 million was donated by National Vision and its philanthropic foundation, 20/20 Quest; remote care was enabled in more than 300 locations; more than $339,000 was provided to employees through the National Vision Crisis Relief Fund; and the launch of an eco-friendly frame collection made of recycled plastic waste was realized.

“We are committed to remaining focused on each of the four pillars of our SEE+G framework. A culture of continuous improvement and transparent reporting, taking into account the needs of our stakeholders, is key,” added Jared Brandman, general counsel and secretary.

The report is aligned with recognized guidelines including those developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The report is available for download at https://www.nationalvision.com/corporate-responsibility/resources-reports/2022-sustainability-report/.