ISSB Ups the Ante for Climate Disclosures for Mid-Market US Companies
This week, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the organization tasked with developing a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures for the capital markets, announced a unanimous climate decision that under its guidelines, companies will be required to use climate-related scenario analysis as part of their ESG disclosures. Last month, the ISSB confirmed that reporting on Scope 3 emissions – those […]
Good.Lab is pleased to be attending the inaugural IFRS Sustainability Symposium which convenes global businesses, investors and policymakers to discuss progress towards a global baseline of sustainability disclosures. Are you a leader in your field or at a company that is currently navigating ESG? If you’ll be in attendance, let’s schedule a time to meet! […]
EcoVadis 101: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Sustainability Rating
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 […]
Navigating ESG Frameworks and Standards: What you need to know to get started on ESG
Navigating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting can, at times, become a frustrating labyrinth of acronyms, surveys, standards, and ratings mixed in with hundreds of ESG criteria, which constantly change. It’s incredibly challenging to know where to start with reporting frameworks and competing ESG disclosure standards. Although ESG reporting is still in its infancy, the […]
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 […]
Environmental, Social, And Governance Predictions For 2023
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 […]
ESG 101 Guide: What Business Leaders Need To Know To Get Started Now
Environmental, Social and, Governance (ESG) has become today’s business imperative. Good.Lab’s ESG 101 Guide is designed to help business leaders quickly come up to speed on the basics of ESG, understand the importance of ESG for their company, and learn how to build a world-class ESG program from the ground up. ESG Defined Once upon a […]
How to Use Your Role to Maximize ESG Performance in 2024
Across the board, businesses are now expected to play a role in transitioning to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. In every company, every employee has a role to play when it comes to ESG, from the C-suite to the intern, each role can ensure that a company’s ESG performance matches its ambition. For example, a Chief […]
What is Climate Risk, and Why Companies Should Act Now To Assess Their Exposure
2023 was the hottest year on record; it was also the year when the US had the most $ 1 billion-plus climate-related natural disasters. As climate risks accumulate, companies need to be prepared to identify, manage, and mitigate these risks to avoid financial exposure. It isn’t just the physical risks that companies have to worry […]
Bioworld Merchandising taps Good.Lab to accelerate ESG impact
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 […]
How Good.Lab Lives Its Values as a Certified B Corporation™
Since we first announced that we became a Certified B Corporation™ in 2022 we’ve been on a mission to create a more equitable and sustainable economy through our client work. Being a B Corp is an integral part of our identity at Good.Lab and the way we operate everyday. We pride ourselves on being a […]
The SEC’s Final Climate Rule: Your Guide To Compliance
After a two-year wait, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially passed a groundbreaking climate disclosure rule that sets a clear course for business sustainability efforts and provides decision-useful climate risk disclosures to investors. The finalized rule was voted through 3-2 on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 and will require companies listed on the […]
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