ARI rallies ESG Champions for next phase of its ‘Journey with Purpose’ strategy roll out
The ten ‘champions’ are tasked with assisting in the implementation of key initiatives under the 4 pillars of People, Planet, Product and Passenger
As part of the roll out of its new ESG strategy, Journey with Purpose, ARI has appointed a team of ESG Champions, tasked with assisting in the implementation of key initiatives under the 4 pillars of People, Planet, Product and Passenger.
The team of ten ESG Champions, led by ESG Lead, Tracy Ross, have been locally appointed across each of ARI’s global business units. Each will play a crucial role in ensuring the business delivers on its ambitious targets over the coming years, supporting global initiatives and local transformation.
The ESG Champions team includes: Sujat Ameen, Bahrain Duty Free; Katherine Buagayan Espinosa, Abu Dhabi Duty Free; Antigoni Pafiti, Cyprus Duty Free; Sonja Dajevic, Montenegro Duty Free; Daniel Thompson, ARI North America; Claire Breathnach, ARI Ireland; Israa Othman, Ahlan Avenue; Suresh Gudepu, Muscat Duty Free; Edite Louro, Portugal Duty Free and Roger Cossey, Caribbean ARI Inc.
ARI’s Journey with Purpose is a four-pillared approach, with dedicated KPIs and initiatives under People, Planet, Product and Passenger strategic pillars.
- People: This pillar focuses on creating an inclusive culture that puts people at the heart of the business, both its teams and the community
- Planet: Under this pillar, ARI focuses specifically on minimizing the impact of its operations on the environment, protecting the planet for the generations to come and future-proofing its business.
- Product: Here, ARI is prioritizing ethical and environmentally responsible sourcing, as well as the use of more sustainable materials, making it easier for passengers to make more conscious decisions while they shop.
- Passenger: The passenger has always been at the heart of ARI’s ESG efforts and interwoven across all pillars of the strategy. More than ever, ARI is focused on empowering passengers to shop more responsibly, offering sustainable choices and building trust through transparency and communication.
Tracy Ross, ARI’s Interim ESG Lead and ARIME Head of Planning & Design, is excited for this next chapter in the strategy rollout. “Our teams are passionate about making a meaningful difference to our business, our passengers, the planet, and each other,” she said. “I’m proud to lead our team of ESG Champions who will play a crucial role in helping us deliver on our ESG goals, both locally and globally, in this next phase of our journey.”
