WHEN P&A Grant Thornton embarked on a journey to integrate sustainability into its operations over two years ago, it sought a symbol to engage its stakeholders, primarily its people. In early 2023, the firm's Sustainability Working Group chose the sea turtle as its symbol for sustainability, leading to the birth of P&AWI (read as PAWI), the firm's sustainability mascot. P&AWI stands for "pawikan," the Filipino term for sea turtle.
Sea turtles, with their ancient lineage and remarkable adaptations, have long captured the human imagination. These majestic creatures, which have roamed the oceans for over 100 million years, are not only a testament to life's resilience but also play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems' health. Now, based on available studies and research, let's delve into the greatness of sea turtles by exploring their unique characteristics, ecological importance, the challenges they face and how we can protect these magnificent creatures.
