Good.Lab becomes an Approved EcoVadis Training Partner in order to help more businesses complete their EcoVadis sustainability assessments, review past scores, and improve on Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement practices for EcoVadis supply chain and supplier reporting.
Mid-market U.S. companies are increasingly called upon to report and manage their sustainability practices as market pressures intensify. Large multinationals are increasingly attempting to measure and reduce their energy and other emissions and meet the rise of environmental regulations. Understanding and responding to climate and sustainability reporting requests is now critical to maintaining and growing […]
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 […]
As the world’s supply chains become more complex regulators across the globe are introducing new requirements for suppliers and buyers. The European Union (EU) unsurprisingly is the first mover with its introduction of a significant new global carbon tariff, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM is designed to address climate change by managing […]
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. The growth of CDP disclosures has exploded in recent years. In 2023, over 23,000 companies reported directly to […]
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 […]
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 100,000 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 […]
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 […]
The recently released International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) reporting standards for sustainability and climate-related disclosures marks a huge milestone in the evolution of global ESG and sustainability reporting. The standards are the culmination of a multi-decade effort to help companies integrate sustainability impacts into their finances, bringing order to the messy landscape of ESG disclosure […]
These days, more large publicly traded companies are either voluntarily setting ambitious carbon reduction targets are being mandated to monitor scope 3 emissions and consider a broad number of value chain sustainability issues. But why should private companies care about these issues? As part of the value chains and therefore scope 3 emissions of these […]
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% […]