Updated: October 17, 2025 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues to issue updated guidance for companies preparing to comply with the state’s climate disclosure laws under SB 253 and SB 261. This page will continue to be updated with information from the most recent FAQ documents. In recent months, CARB has released two important […]
In today’s climate of heightened scrutiny and evolving supply chain mandates, establishing robust GHG targets is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Buyers and supply chain partners demand science-based targets to ensure genuine progress toward decarbonization. When setting climate goals, the first GHG target you set should be your last target—meticulously planned from baseline to […]
How companies can prepare for California’s SB 261 climate risk disclosure requirements by learning from best practices in existing TCFD-aligned reports.
California’s climate disclosure rules—now consolidated under SB 219 (formerly SB 253 and SB 261)—require companies doing business in the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks starting in 2026. The clock is ticking for ~10,000 companies with over $500 million in revenue doing business in California. Starting in 2026, they’ll be […]
As we move toward a low-carbon future, setting ambitious emissions reduction targets is more than a formality—it’s a commitment to leading the transition. The challenge is ensuring your targets are scientifically sound and effective. That’s where the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) comes in, offering the guidance and validation you need to back your climate strategy. […]
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a directive by the European Union designed to make sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting by companies more comprehensive, consistent, and aligned with financial reporting standards. The CSRD is currently the most comprehensive sustainability reporting regulation globally. Achieving compliance will demand comprehensive and accurate reporting by certain […]
Did you know that companies with better Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance often outperform their competitors? The secret power of ESG benchmarking lies in helping your company know exactly where it stands on its ESG goals and strategies relative to competitors, customers, and ESG leaders. Knowledge of where you stand enables you to make […]
Conducting an ESG baseline assessment is essential for every company today. “What gets measured gets managed.” This age-old business adage also applies to ESG performance. Understanding Your Impact Matters ESG performance metrics are an increasingly important way of holding companies accountable when it comes to sustainability efforts. Companies need to do everything they can to […]
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is a global non-profit organization that provides a standardized system for companies to disclose environmental impacts. It has become crucial for managing and mitigating climate risks and demonstrating transparency and accountability to stakeholders. CDP has become the global yardstick for environmental transparency. In 2024, 24,000 companies—and 75,000 suppliers at the request […]
Good.Lab propels apparel and accessories manufacturer, Bioworld Merchandising, through the first phases of its ESG program to build a data-backed foundation for expanding impact over time. SAN FRANCISCO | FEBRUARY 16, 2022 Good.Lab, an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data company, today announced that Bioworld Merchandising, a leading apparel and accessories manufacturer, successfully completed the first […]
The manufacturing sector stands out as one of the main sustainability challenges to tackle. While we’re making significant strides in other high-impact sectors, such as transportation with electric vehicles and in energy with renewables, manufacturing remains a challenging yet crucial area to address. As one of the most significant users of raw materials, energy, and […]
In our new ESG Trends Survey Report, The Rise of ESG in the Mid-Market: A C-Suite Survey, we look at today’s business landscape and how ESG has emerged as a critical consideration, particularly for mid-market enterprises. Companies are facing mounting pressures from regulators, customers, investors, and various stakeholders, all of whom are increasingly focused on […]