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.
CDP Resources
One member asks, "Which consultants help companies complete CDP? We are looking for vendors that are hands on to do the writing, project manage and have knowledge of the survey so they can do it well/advise vs consultants that only advise on how to increase scores, etc." Read More
Biodiversity Resources
One member asked about biodiversity consultants or resources to recommend, "We are looking for external guidance on a biodiversity roadmap and metrics setting." Another member asked, "What types of collaborations members are involved in that focus on biodiversity, similar to the SBT for nature corporate engagement program?" Read More
Renewable Electricity Advisors
One member asks, "I’m looking for a list of advisors in the renewable electricity/power purchase agreement space. I’m curious to know what advisors others are currently using or have used in the past to help them find and negotiate PPAs." Read More
Carbon Reduction Consultants
One member asks, "who have you used as consultants for your carbon reduction ambitions in terms of 1) quantifying all three SBTi targets; 2) identifying roadmaps to reduction; and 3) project management and initiation support of partnerships to achieve all three Scopes." Read More
ESG Steering Committees
One member asks, "if members have ESG Steering Committees. Where do they sit organizationally/ level of members/ Is it cross-functional? What are the responsibilities of the committee?" Read More
Heidrick & Struggles partner: Boards beginning the search for climate competency
Executive recruiting expert Jeremy Hanson addresses how search firm Heidrick & Struggles is helping boards and C-suites become more climate-aware. Read More
Regenerative Ag Incentives
One member asks, "Our team wants to benchmark incentives for farmers who integrate regenerative and sustainable practices into their growing practices. My previous employer used to pay $.25 more per bushel weight, but we thought we’d benchmark a few other organizations. Would you mind asking GBEN if they are doing this and, if so, how they implemented it?” Read More
Materiality Assessments
One member asks, "Who are people using for materiality assessments nowadays? I’m interested in a balanced approach – qualitative and quant/data driven methodologies and balancing both internal and external priorities.” Read More
Interactive Sustainability Reports
One member asks, "whether members have considered interactive sustainability reports, what their experience has been, and what value add (or distraction) that might attach to interactive features like active hyperlinks, embedded video, interactive data visuals and ‘flip-book’ like creative content? This is a new space for us and we’re eager to quickly survey peers to gather thoughts on the trade-offs and opportunities here." Read More
ESG Data Gathering and Reporting Platforms
One member asks, "Does the group have any recommended technologies to capture multiple different types of ESG data – emissions of course but other data relative to ESG goals (tracking responsible sourcing purchase commitments, DEI data, charitable giving). A one stop shop probably doesn’t exist but would like to start cataloging what might be available and what are the gaps? Read More