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.
Sustainability Strategy Consultants
One member asks, "Which 3rd party consulting firms have you utilized to advance your sustainability strategy and develop enterprise roadmap, methodology and measurement tools at all levels of your organization?" Read More
LCA Research
One member asks, "We are re-evaluating our existing product screening tools and would love to understand what other GBEN members are using. Specifically we would be seeking the following info: o What software / partner do you utilize for LCA (specifically screening tools – not complete LCA analysis models) o Is the tool used for inputting multiple items / SKUs or just comparing one or two options? o What is the cost? o Is it easy to enter the data? Can you estimate the time required for initial data input? o Is any special knowledge or certification required to use? o Was there available support from the partner to navigate the system? o Can the tool handle multi-layer materials (for example – a pouch with multiple layers and a variety of materials)? Read More
Consumer Marketing Agency
One member asks, "Does anyone have recommendations for a consumer marketing agency with sustainability expertise (i.e., an agency which works on product and consumer messaging and marketing, not sustainability reporting / communications). We'd like to connect our marketing team with such an agency to focus on how to reach consumers through traditional marketing channels and how to embed sustainability more into our brand message." Read More
DEI and Sustainability
Over the past year, there has been a marked increase in conversations (and corporate roles) addressing the intersection of sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). GBEN members recently convened to discuss how their peers are seeing this addressed in their organizations, especially in terms of how it intersects with an organization’s sustainability efforts. Read More
Sustainability Interview Questions
One member asks, "Our wee team is about to interview some internal candidates to join our team as a Sustainability Specialist – role and title are intended to be generic so they can be spread across different corporate CSR initiatives! I was wondering if you had ever seen any ideas for interview questions for a typical corporate sustainability role? Before I start from scratch, I thought it would be wise to drop you a wee message in case you’d seen any gems." The gauntlet has been thrown, what are your favorite questions to ask when conducting an interview. Read More
Employee Electric Charging Stations
One member asks, "Do you have any info on what most companies are doing regarding the costs associated with employees using on-site charging stations provided by their employer? We are about to go live with several at some of our larger sites. Completely free? Pay for electricity only? Other?" Read More
Impact Reporting
One member asks, "What consultants have the members used specifically for impact reporting? In terms of impact reporting, did you focus on GRI or SDGs, or both? Or some other reporting scheme?" Read More
Emissions Dashboard
One member asks, "What companies are using a carbon dashboard? This would be taking energy data and calculating scope 2 and maybe scope 1 emissions and displaying it in a way that makes the data actionable. Was this developed in-house or are you using a provider's tool?" Read More
Corporate Report Resources (Refresh)
It's been six years since we rolled up a collection of reporting resources and we're sure much has changed. One of our members is interested in identifying a new agency to work on their Global Citizenship Report. Read More
Biodegradable Materials
One member asks, "We are interested in learning about current and future demand for biodegradable solutions, materials and products. Are GBEN members changing or planning to change any part of their portfolios to include biodegradable materials? Does your organization have parameters as to what constitutes biodegradability? Is there any interest to have a brief discussion on the topic?" Read More