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
Launching your ESG Journey: A Guide to Corporate Sustainability Transformation
A guide for companies starting their ESG journey, with tips and tools from Good.Lab's CEO for facilitating a corporate sustainability transformation.
Jan 5th, 2022
How Apparel Companies Win by Shifting their Focus from Success on the Catwalk to ESG Leadership
Discover how apparel companies can gain an edge by shifting focus to ESG leadership across a resource-intensive, globally distributed supply chain.
Sep 14th, 2021
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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