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.
Net Zero Consultants
One member asks, "We are looking for recommendations for technical consultant to support our net zero journey. The consultant should have deep subject matter expertise and experience advising large complex organizations on carbon accounting, net zero planning, climate risk management, and stakeholder engagement. More specifically, we are looking for a team that can support our transition from the traditional Excel-sheet GHG inventory to a carbon accounting/ESG software solution, GHG reduction modeling, setting a FLAG science-based target, and developing a climate transition plan. Strong preference for consultants who have experience working with companies in food/hospitality sectors, companies with significant scope 3 emissions including complex purchased goods and services and franchise/client location emissions." Read More
Renewable Energy Consultants
One member asks, "We are looking for recommendations for a consultant to develop a renewable energy strategy to support our science-based targets. We are looking for a renewable energy strategy that will support our science-based targets and likely include a phased approach starting with our corporate facilities with potential recommendations for using renewable energy to address additional scopes and client locations." Read More
Four types of CSOs? Not so fast
There are four types of approaches to sustainability, and certain companies are doing well taking one of these paths. Read More
Carbon Offsets
One member notes, "The most recent report on Verra was very alarming for us. While we do not currently intend to step back from our offsetting strategy (we will continue to purchase offsets for our unavoidable Scopes 1 and 2 emissions) we are considering scrubbing all references to offsets from our next ESG report. Wondering if others have considered a similar move – and would welcome any creative ideas on how to message offsets/mitigations without attracting unwanted scrutiny." Read More
Pre-Audit ESG Data?
One member asks, "Has anyone used an external consultant to do a pre-audit readiness assessment for their GHG data? And if yes, do you prefer financial auditors or any auditor credentialed in 14063?" Read More
Fleet Questions
One member asks, "Can anyone recommend a consulting firm with deep expertise in fleet/ employee mobility strategy development? How are people capturing fleet related impacts if the services are outsourced to a fleet mgmt. company and not company owned/managed vehicles (scope 1 or scope 3)?" Read More
Carbon Terminology
One member writes, "We would like feedback on terminology around carbon. We see many different terminologies from net zero to climate neutral etc. As we start with a new project that includes reduced carbon, but also partly compensated carbon on a product line, we would love input on how you describe these - carbon reduced & compensated products. Are they Carbon neutral, Carbon free, Climate neutral, Fossil free, Carbon free, Emission free, Zero carbon?" Let's go members, what language are you using? Read More
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
