Molpus Woodlands Group Showcases Commitment to Sustainability with Release of Third Annual Sustainability Report
2024年8月2日 - 12:00AM
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The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), a leading timberland
investment management organization, is pleased to announce the
publication of its third annual sustainability report . This report
highlights the company’s continued dedication to sustainable forest
management and environmental stewardship.
Key Highlights of the 2023 Sustainability Report:
- Forest Stewardship: Molpus is committed to sustainable forest
management practices. All of Molpus’ forests are certified to the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) and, where beneficial, are
dual certified to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®).
- Nature-Based Climate Solutions: The report underscores Molpus'
role in mitigating climate change through sustainable forestry.
With examples such as nearly 400,000 acres under conservation
easements and 324.4 million tCO2e in forest carbon stores in the
Molpus forestry portfolio, Molpus’ efforts are important in carbon
sequestration and maintaining healthy forest ecosystems.
- Support for UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Molpus
directly supports 10 of the 17 UN SDGs, focusing on areas such as
clean water and sanitation, decent work and economic growth,
responsible consumption and production, and climate action. The
report highlights Molpus' alignment with these goals through its
various initiatives and practices.
- Expanding Educational Support: The Molpus Woodlands Group
Annual Scholarship Program has been expanded to include
partnerships with 10 universities. These scholarships aim to foster
diversity within the forestry management profession and support
students in related fields such as forestry, GIS, paralegal
studies, and business.
- Innovative Forest Management Practices: The report showcases
Molpus’ use of state-of-the-art technology and collaboration with
industry, conservationists, and academics to advance sustainable
forest management. This includes the deployment of GIS, satellite
imaging, and proprietary systems for forest inventory and
planning.
- Governance and Transparency: Molpus’ governance practices
ensure ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and continuous
improvement. The company’s submission of annual reports to the UN
PRI and SFI, alongside third-party audits, reinforces its
dedication to transparency and accountability.
“On behalf of the entire Molpus team, I am proud to share our
2023 Sustainability Report. It reflects our unwavering commitment
to creating a sustainable future for our investors, communities,
and the environment,” said Terrell Winstead, President and CEO of
Molpus Woodlands Group. “We believe that sustainable forest
management is not only essential for environmental health but also
a smart investment strategy that delivers long-term value.”
For more information and to download the full 2023
Sustainability Report, please visit
https://www.molpus.com/esg/annual-esg-policy-publications/.
About Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC:
The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), an SEC registered
investment adviser, acquires, manages, and sells timberland as an
investment vehicle for pension funds, college endowments,
foundations, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individual
investors. Molpus currently manages over 1.7 million acres of
timberland investments in 15 states. We incorporate environmental,
social, and governance (ESG) policies and practices into investment
analysis and decision-making. We believe our strong ESG initiatives
have positive implications for the environment and the future of
Molpus. Molpus was founded in 1996 as a timber investment
management organization and has a company legacy dating back to
1905. Molpus is one of the oldest timber-related companies in the
United States.
For more information, visit molpus.com. Nothing herein
constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to
subscribe for or buy any security with respect to any fund. In
considering the performance of investments referred to in these
materials, prospective timberland investors should keep in mind
that prior performance of Molpus investments is not indicative of
future results, and there can be no assurance that Molpus will
achieve comparable results in the future.
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Michael R. Cooper Executive Vice President – Client Relations
and Business Development Molpus Woodlands Group mcooper@molpus.com
P: (601) 948-8733 www.molpus.com