California’s Climate Accountability Package (Senate Bills 253 & 261) gives companies a clear, shared playbook for climate reporting. Beginning with fiscal-year 2025 data, firms that do business in the state must report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (SB 253) and provide a concise, business-focused discussion of how climate could affect their finances (SB 261) using the four sections of the Task […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ready to outrun the competition in 2025? Aligning with key sustainability priorities could be the differentiator you need. Brace yourself: 2025 is coming in hot with stricter sustainability regs, tougher supply chain demands, and investors who’ll call you out if your claims don’t measure up. The question is, will you be scrambling to catch up […]
In today’s global supply chain, customers demand more than just quality products—they expect comprehensive sustainability data. As transparency becomes a non-negotiable requirement, companies increasingly turn to experienced CDP consultants and EcoVadis consultants to help them report accurate, decision-ready sustainability metrics through assessment frameworks like EcoVadis and CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). These frameworks are […]
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, 24,800 companies disclosed through CDP. Then in […]
Supplier sustainability has become a crucial factor in achieving business success in today’s competitive market. The push for sustainability and ESG reporting, primarily driven by supply chain partner requests, is at the forefront of business strategy. Embracing supplier sustainability not only sets a company on a path to success but also helps in winning and […]
As we look to the future and a new year, the Good.Lab team curated this new list of nine key ESG trends to watch for in 2024. We can’t see into the future, but we’ll try! From ESG standards converging to renewed focus on climate risks, here are some of our best predictions for what’s […]
If your company has been receiving more data requests about your supply chain emissions and ESG practices from customers lately, this article is for you. Requests for ESG information are undoubtedly on the rise. Supply chain emissions and general ESG disclosures are gathering steam as major brands increasingly look to bolster supply chain sustainability. Amazon […]
By 2024, 92% of major buying organizations will require suppliers to disclose Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information. The same recent study also revealed that ESG laggards could lose opportunities to win big contracts. With more ESG regulations on the way and a global green agenda in full swing, it won’t be long before the 92% […]
The apparel industry faces as many high materiality ESG issues as any other industry – greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, raw materials, water, biodiversity, DEI, supply chain sustainability, among other ESG topics are critical. One ESG issue that rises to prominence for apparel is emissions. Key players in the industry are collaborating and innovating to reduce […]
With 2022 coming to an end, Good.Lab’s ESG team has been thinking about the trends and technologies that will shape the coming year. Accordingly, we are pleased to share our 2023 ESG predictions. We expect to see a continued focus on corporate ESG and further mainstreaming of ESG reporting standards and metrics. Below, you will […]