Sustainability & ESG Resources

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CDP
Sustainability Reporting

The 7 Best CDP Consultants for Mid or Small-sized Companies in 2026

A guide to the seven best CDP consultants for small and mid-sized companies in 2026 as CDP disclosure becomes a key benchmark for managing supply chain risk.

July 27, 2026

CDP
Sustainability Reporting

How to Evaluate CDP Consultants With Confidence

A practical framework for evaluating CDP consultants with confidence, helping companies choose the right expert support for a strong first disclosure.

July 27, 2026

CDP
Supply Chain
Sustainability Reporting

6 Reasons to Use a CDP Consultant for Your First Disclosure

Many teams reporting to CDP for the first time find that the challenge is not a lack of expertise or commitment. It is a lack of time, context, and clarity around expectations.

July 27, 2026

EcoVadis

RDI-USA, Inc. Improves EcoVadis Score and Strengthens ESG Governance with Good.Lab

RDI-USA, Inc. advanced its sustainability leadership by improving its EcoVadis score from 44 to 60 through stronger ESG governance and continued partnership with Good.Lab.

July 27, 2026

Company News

A Year in Review at Good.Lab: Sustainability Progress

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.

June 11, 2026

GHG Emissions
Sustainability Regulations
Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability Software

10 Best SB 253 Software & Consulting Firms for 2026 Compliance

The comprehensive list below outlines 10 of the best software and consulting companies to ensure you have an emissions report by 2026’s August deadline.

July 27, 2026

california cliffs
Climate Risk
GHG Emissions
Sustainability Regulations

So You’re Thinking About Ignoring SB 253 and SB 261? Here’s What It Could Cost You

The real cost of non-compliance goes far beyond penalties: public disclosures will make compliance – or the lack of it – visible to customers, business partners, and investors alike.

July 27, 2026

building with trees
GHG Emissions
Sustainability Regulations

Inside CARB’s New SB 253 Reporting Template: How to Report Scope 1 & 2 Emissions in 2026

A key component of the California Climate Laws signed into law in 2023 is the requirement for US businesses with more than $1 billion in revenue doing business in California to report their assured Scope 1 and 2 emissions beginning in 2026.

July 27, 2026

california flag
Climate Risk
Sustainability Regulations

We Read 100 TCFD Reports. Here’s What You Need to Know for SB 261 Compliance

How companies can prepare for California’s SB 261 climate risk disclosure requirements by learning from best practices in existing TCFD-aligned reports.

July 27, 2026

Climate Risk

California Climate Disclosure Laws Updates from CARB

Updated guidance on California's SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure laws following CARB's official approval and the most recent workshop announcements.

July 27, 2026

EcoVadis
Supply Chain
Sustainability Regulations
Sustainability Reporting

Managing Sustainability Risk in the Supply Chain: The New Normal in 2025

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.

July 27, 2026

Climate Risk
GHG Emissions
Supply Chain

Kaeser Compressors Accelerates GHG Tracking & Climate Compliance with Good.Lab

Major compressed air equipment supplier partners with Good.Lab to measure greenhouse gas emissions, meet customer sustainability expectations, and prepare for future climate regulation.

July 27, 2026

GHG Emissions

Lessons from Hundreds of Corporate Carbon Footprints: 5 Patterns We Keep Seeing

Drawing on Good.Lab executive’s experience calculating hundreds of corporate carbon footprints, this article explores the recurring patterns companies encounter, from imperfect data and Scope 3 surprises to operational insights and continuous improvement.

Jul 16th, 2026

Sustainability Reporting
EcoVadis
CDP

ESG Reporting Requirements in Healthcare Supply Chain: Lessons From Working With AstraZeneca & Merck Suppliers

Healthcare organizations like AstraZeneca, Merck, and GSK are increasingly requiring suppliers to disclose sustainability information as they pursue net-zero goals, respond to regulations, and address Scope 3 emissions. We've helped hundreds of suppliers navigate this.

Jul 9th, 2026

Sustainability Regulations

EPR Laws in the US: A Complete Guide for Businesses

The expanding landscape of US state-level Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging and paper products, and what businesses need to do to comply.

Jun 29th, 2026

manufacturing plant
CDP
Supply Chain
Sustainability Reporting

CDP Reporting for Manufacturers: What to Do When a Customer Asks

The CDP portal opened on April 27th. If you received a customer request to disclose and you're not sure what to do with it, here's what you need to know.

Apr 29th, 2026

EcoVadis
Supply Chain
Sustainability Reporting

Customer Asked for Your EcoVadis Score? Here's What That Means for Your Manufacturing Business

An explainer for manufacturers receiving EcoVadis requests, covering what the sustainability rating means and how to respond to customer assessment demands.

Apr 20th, 2026

Supply Chain
Sustainability Reporting

CDP Reporting 2026: A Mid-Market Guide to Higher Scores

A mid-market guide to CDP reporting in 2026, covering the disclosure process, how to achieve higher scores, and why CDP disclosure matters to investors.

Apr 11th, 2026

EcoVadis
Supply Chain
Sustainability Reporting

The 10 Best EcoVadis Consultants to Watch in 2026

A roundup of the 10 best EcoVadis consultants to help businesses improve sustainability ratings, navigate assessments, and meet growing buyer requests.

Mar 25th, 2026

Climate Risk
Sustainability Regulations
Sustainability Reporting

State Climate Reporting Laws: A Guide to US Climate Disclosure Laws

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..

Mar 18th, 2026

AI

The 5 Biggest Responsible AI Failures

An analysis of the five biggest responsible AI failures companies face today and how to prevent them through better AI governance and deployment practices.

Jan 27th, 2026

CDP
Sustainability Reporting

The 7 Best CDP Consultants for Mid or Small-sized Companies in 2026

A guide to the seven best CDP consultants for small and mid-sized companies in 2026 as CDP disclosure becomes a key benchmark for managing supply chain risk.

Jan 21st, 2026

CDP
Sustainability Reporting

How to Evaluate CDP Consultants With Confidence

A practical framework for evaluating CDP consultants with confidence, helping companies choose the right expert support for a strong first disclosure.

Jan 16th, 2026

CDP
Supply Chain
Sustainability Reporting

6 Reasons to Use a CDP Consultant for Your First Disclosure

Many teams reporting to CDP for the first time find that the challenge is not a lack of expertise or commitment. It is a lack of time, context, and clarity around expectations.

Jan 5th, 2026

GHG Emissions

Sustainable Compliance: How Protingent Met Microsoft’s GHG Emissions Reporting Requirements with Good.Lab

Protingent needed an experienced solution partner with climate expertise and the right tools to streamline their emissions management processes.

Jan 12th, 2024

Supply Chain

Consumer Electronics Manufacturer, CTL, Enhances its Supplier Sustainability Program & Sets ESG Targets with Good.Lab

CTL used Good.Lab's sustainability management platform and expertise to set bold ESG targets and accelerate their supply chain sustainability program.

Dec 11th, 2023

GHG Emissions

Leading Energy Management Solutions Provider, Franklin Energy, Selects Good.Lab to Activate & Accelerate ESG Programming

Good.Lab partnered with Franklin Energy to formalize its sustainability strategy, establish ambitious ESG targets, and build a scalable framework for greenhouse gas reporting and product-level carbon accounting.

Nov 3rd, 2023

Supply Chain
Sustainability Strategy

Apparel and Accessories Manufacturer, Bioworld Merchandising, Accelerates ESG Impact With Support From Good.Lab

Bioworld Merchandising engaged with Good.Lab to develop and refine its Sustainability Performance Targets & Metrics.

Oct 20th, 2023

Climate Risk

California Climate Disclosure News: SB 253 & SB 261 TL;DR Webinar Recap

California's climate disclosure laws are moving fast. SB 253's August 10, 2026 deadline is set, and over 100 companies have already filed voluntarily to CARB's SB 261 public docket.

Mar 9th, 2026

Supply Chain
Sustainability Regulations
Sustainability Reporting

Meeting the Demands of Climate & Sustainability Reporting

An overview of how mid-market U.S. companies are navigating growing pressure to report and manage sustainability practices from customers and investors.

Aug 13th, 2024

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