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 […]
In the dynamic realm of sustainability, the pace of change is relentless. For business leaders committed to environmental stewardship, understanding the latest reporting rules is not just necessary—it’s a strategic advantage. That’s why we’ve distilled the essence of these new regulations into a concise chart designed to illuminate your path forward. Understanding the impact of […]
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 […]
The European Union (EU) has created one of the most ambitious and progressive green agendas globally. The EU ESG regulatory landscape extends far beyond most other regions, as they aim to meet the goals set out in the Green Deal. Among the more ambitious goals of the EU’s Green Deal, the bloc plans to be […]
Carbon Accounting is the modern language of climate change. It’s how companies share their climate story transparently and accurately today. Measuring companies, individuals, events, and countries’ carbon footprints through Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting tools holds them responsible for their climate impact by quantifying it. From a business perspective, measuring emissions through carbon accounting has become […]
In our new research report “The Sustainability Roadmap: How the Mid-Market is Meeting the ESG Challenge Today and in the Future,” the second in our C-suite survey series we look at how ESG is and will affect the US mid-market today and in the coming years. With companies being confronted by requests for data, new regulations, […]
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become an increasingly important consideration for the mid-market in the USA. We set out to survey 100 business executives and sustainability leaders across 17 industries with revenue between $500 million and $2 billion to better understand where they are in their ESG journeys, current ESG trends, the challenges they […]
Batteries are fueling the transition to a sustainable economy yet pose significant environmental and social challenges. This paradox has led regulators to introduce new regulations, such as the EU Batteries Regulation around how companies make and design their products. As the world moves towards a global circular economy, eliminating unsustainable products and reducing the over-exploitation […]
EcoVadis is the world’s largest sustainability ratings provider, with over 150,000 companies rated. EcoVadis ratings matter. They give companies a holistic view of their sustainability performance, enabling them to assess and share their current performance and what they have to do to improve. As the only rating solution for every aspect of Environmental, Social, and […]
Ipas, the international reproductive justice organization focused on expanding access to abortion and contraception, has certified its commitment to carbon reduction with a plan to achieve net zero. Ipas worked with Good.Lab to assess its carbon footprint and quantify emission sources throughout its network operations to build an initial carbon emissions baseline and identify and […]
California has long led the way on U.S. environmental policy. In September 2023, it became the first state to pass comprehensive climate disclosure legislation through the California Climate Accountability Package, requiring companies doing business in the state—regardless of their headquarters—to report on emissions, climate risks, and carbon offsets. The package originally included three bills: These were signed into law in October […]
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 […]