John Davies
John Davies leads the Trellis Network, a member-based, peer-to-peer learning forum for sustainability professionals. The network is made up of senior executives from $1 billion-plus corporations working together to share best practices and lessons learned for implementing sustainable development programs. Davies is an experienced entrepreneur and innovator who has applied his business and management skills to launching start-ups as well as improving the operations of existing businesses. Davies is a frequent keynote speaker at international events, is well-known for his supply chain and sustainability expertise and is the author of numerous articles in business, industry and educational publications. John received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Fredonia and his master’s degree from the University of Delaware.
ESG Consultant in Commercial Real Estate
One member asks, "We would be very interested in learning if any of the members have a recommendation for ESG consulting in the commercial real estate area?" Read More
Hydropower and ESG
One member asks, "I am curious if any of the members have any information related to hydropower and how the energy source is being considered in the ESG space? Curious if this is considered in the decarbonization space or if there is any avoidance related to biodiversity or social impact? Or if there are any specific criteria that would be or are part of the criteria for evaluation?" Read More
Sustainability gets schooled at work
A new generation of corporate courses and trainings is educating employees about sustainability benefits and possibilities. Read More
Energy Audit Consultant
One member asks, "Our team is looking to work with a consultant this year to help us identify energy efficiency opportunities at our corporate headquarters and manufacturing site. We are envisioning that this partner will perform an energy audit to help identify opportunities, and then develop an energy efficiency roadmap with details for how to complete the recommended initiatives, including estimated cost information. We are looking for recommendations for partners to work with if anyone has performed a similar engagement – thanks!” Read More
Biodiversity Impact Assessment
One member asks, "Have you recently conducted a biodiversity impact assessment, and can you recommend a provider? Did they align their approach with TNFD?" Read More
C-Suite ESG Goals
One member asks, "I’m interested to know 1) if companies are still putting an ESG goal on the annual goals for the C-suite executives and 2) if they are, would they be willing to share the goals they have crafted for the C-suite/ELT team to share?" Read More
ESG and Finance
One member asks, "We have heard that some companies are moving ESG reporting into the Finance department with the SEC rules coming. Do you have any data or examples of companies that manage ESG reporting under finance vs in a sustainability or “CSR” function?" What do you think, folks, is ESG reporting moving over to finance? Read More
C-Suite ESG Goals
One member asks, "I’m interested to know 1) if companies are still putting an ESG goal on the annual goals for the C-suite executives and 2) if they are, would they be willing to share the goals they have crafted for the C-suite/ELT team to share?" Read More
ESG/Sustainability College Programs and Certificates
One member asks, "Has GreenBiz ever done a review/overview of all the ESG/sustainability college programs, certificates coming out for executive education? I get asked all the time, and I’m actually in the market myself to see if there’s anything that can continue to enhance my own skills." How about it, folks, what do you recommend when asked? Read More
Sharing Raters and Ranking Information
One member asks, "Do you share detailed evaluation information from the external rater / rankers (e.g., MSCI, ISS, etc.) with your operational colleagues (e.g., HR, Marketing, Operations, EHSS)? How are you using this information to drive awareness and understanding?" Read More