(Updated after CARB workshop on March 23, 2026) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has officially approved the state’s climate disclosure laws SB 253 and SB 261. They continue to issue updated guidance for companies preparing to comply. Additionally, CARB has released three important new resources: proposed regulatory text [link here], a Climate-Related Financial Risk Report Checklist […]
Federal climate disclosure rules may be stalled, but state climate reporting laws are not – and for large companies operating across the US, the compliance clock is already running. The situation is more manageable than it looks. Most state rules are built from the same blueprint: California moved first, and every state that followed used […]
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 […]
Why the real AI risk has nothing to do with AGI Most conversations about AI risk focus on the future: superintelligence, mass unemployment, existential threats. That’s understandable and important, but it’s also a distraction. The most damaging AI failures companies face today have nothing to do with AGI. They are far more mundane, far more […]
CDP disclosure is becoming the benchmark for measuring companies’ environmental performance and assessing supply chain risk. As the number of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) being asked to make a CDP disclosure continues to grow, so does the competitive advantage of companies that respond. Working with the best CDP consultants can help your company maximize its environmental reporting and performance. However, each year, thousands of SMBs fail to respond, potentially missing opportunities to build […]
Whether your team has decided to hire an expert for CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) reporting or still weighing options, the next challenge is knowing how to evaluate potential support. Many organizations search for a CDP consultant or advisory partner with the hope of finding the right fit, but it is often less clear how […]
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 […]
For many organizations, the first CDP disclosure request arrives with little warning. Someone is asked to respond. The questions feel technical. The guidance is dense. And quickly, a process that seemed manageable on the surface feels harder to interpret in practice. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many teams reporting to CDP for […]
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 […]
In 2025, we saw a lot of shifts in the sustainability landscape. The U.S. released its first mandatory climate reporting rule in California under SB 219, and the business case for taking action on sustainability became clearer than ever. At Good.Lab, we remained laser-focused on helping our mid-market clients meet compliance needs and build competitive […]
Social and environmental ESG data can be difficult to measure. ESG surveys can feel repetitive and the rating audits, challenging and time consuming. It’s tempting for CEOs both new and those experienced in the ESG marketplace to take a passive approach to ESG reporting. When addressing ESG data, evaluating what is material to your financial […]
If customers are pressuring you to step up on sustainability, you’re not alone. Every year, companies ask tens of thousands of suppliers to report their greenhouse emissions and other sustainability data. If that pressure hasn’t hit yet, it will—soon. Despite the recent market uncertainty permeating across the globe and impacting business across sectors, the sheer […]