John Davies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One member asks, "I’m trying to solve a little riddle and could probably use the network’s help. I’ve been asked “what’s the one measure/data point we can use to demonstrate to the ELT & board the progress we’re making across ESG… quarterly?” ESG ratings are a workable-but-less-than-perfect substitute; unfortunately most are annual. I’m looking for both advice on what that data point may be (though I suspect the best answer is still choose your favorite ESG composite rating, e.g., ISS Corporate Score) and on where to get it. What are people using to demonstrate the overall health of their ESG efforts?" Read More

One member asks, "We’re looking for an agency to support us in sustainability communications, internal and external. Any recommendations? Expertise in food and agriculture would be a plus." Read More

One member asks, “For those pursuant to the upcoming German Supply Chain Due Diligence law, the law requires the appointment of a Human Rights Representative specifically. From an organizational perspective, we are looking to understand if companies are placing this responsibility within Procurement/Supply Chain, or in a broader corporate sustainability/ESG, Legal, or human rights function? Essentially, is your broader "value chain" look at Human Rights driving, or specifically "supply chain"? Also, we are looking to understand if others are considering this responsibility as an element of a senior leaders’ responsibilities (CPO, CSO, GC), or willing to bring in someone specifically to manage the strategy/execution explicitly for this purpose?” Read More