Sustainability & ESG Resources
Simplifying complex sustainability standards and ESG practices through curated, practical resources.
SB 253 Deadline Is Nov 10: What We've Learned Helping Dozens of Companies File Scope 1 & 2
November 10, 2026 is confirmed as the SB 253 deadline. Seven lessons from first-year Scope 1 and 2 filings on the calls teams get wrong, from fiscal-year selection and non-reporting statements to Scope 2 factors and assurance prep, plus a two-week checklist and FAQ.
October 29, 2026
EcoVadis Medal Thresholds Keep Rising: The Score You Need in 2026
How EcoVadis medal score thresholds have risen from 2020 to 2026, the current July 2026 cutoffs, and why starting improvement work now is the most reliable way to earn or keep a medal.
October 21, 2026
Carbon Accounting Software vs. DIY vs. Expert Guidance: Which Is Best for You?
A comparison of the different ways companies can calculate and manage their corporate GHG emissions, including DIY spreadsheets, carbon accounting software, and software combined with expert support.
September 11, 2026
How to Complete a Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire: A Guide for Walmart, Amazon, and Other Retail Suppliers
How suppliers can complete sustainability questionnaires from major retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, and other large customers.
September 10, 2026
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.
September 11, 2026
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.
July 27, 2026
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.
September 10, 2026
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.
September 11, 2026
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.
July 29, 2026
How Brock Group Boosted Its EcoVadis Scorecard by +23 Points
Brock Group partnered with Good.Lab to exceed a critical customer EcoVadis requirement and build a sustainability program that will serve them for years to come.
September 23, 2026
Tackling Supply Chain Emissions: How Major Brands are Enlisting Suppliers to Reach Their Sustainability Goals
Learn how major brands are enlisting suppliers to cut Scope 3 supply chain emissions and how to respond to growing ESG data requests from your customers.
Aug 14th, 2023
ISSB Reporting Standards: Companies & Investors Welcome Clarity in Sustainability Disclosures
Learn how the ISSB's new sustainability and climate disclosure standards mark a milestone in global ESG reporting and what it means for companies today.
Aug 2nd, 2023
Accelerating Success in Your ESG Practice
Explore how accounting and consulting firms can build a profitable ESG practice as ESG-linked assets and client advisory service demand continue to grow.
Jul 26th, 2023
Navigating Scope 3 and Value Chain Sustainability: A Guide for Private Companies
A practical guide for private companies navigating Scope 3 emissions tracking and value chain sustainability as customer reporting requirements increase.
Jun 29th, 2023
The Power of ESG Benchmarking: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover how ESG benchmarking helps companies improve performance, attract investors, and outpace competitors by understanding where they stand on ESG.
Jun 20th, 2023
From Chaos to Clarity: Efficiently Responding to a Flood of ESG Surveys
Learn how companies are efficiently managing a growing flood of ESG surveys from customers and investors as supply chain reporting expectations rise sharply.
Jun 9th, 2023
Navigating ESG Frameworks and Standards: What you need to know to get started on ESG
A practical guide to navigating ESG frameworks and standards, cutting through the alphabet soup of acronyms to help you get your ESG program started.
May 30th, 2023
How Government Contractors can Compete in the Federal Marketplace on Sustainability & GHG Emissions Management
Learn how government contractors can win in the Federal marketplace by measuring, managing, and reporting on sustainability performance and GHG emissions.
Apr 18th, 2023
Why Every Apparel Company Should Measure Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fashion’s carbon footprint sits mostly in Scope 3. What apparel brands need to measure, which California rules apply, and where measurement goes wrong.
Apr 13th, 2023
The SEC's Final Climate Rule: Your Guide To Compliance
A guide to the SEC's final climate disclosure rule, explaining what it requires, who is affected, and how companies should begin preparing for compliance.
Mar 31st, 2023
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
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
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
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