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.
Transitioning from Disposable Coffee Cups
One member asks, “We are wondering if any companies have transitioned away from offering disposable coffee cups to employees as part of their operational waste reduction strategy and how did that go? If they did transition from disposable, did they provide employees with reusable cups/tumblers to use in the office? Any insights or lessons learned from the process would be much appreciated!” Read More
“Greenwashing” Claims Policy
One member asks, “Given the increase in greenwashing regulations and overall scrutiny from providing misleading statements, my team has been discussing the development of an internal “claims policy” to clearly define how employees can most accurately communicate our sustainability and climate-related achievements. Have any members implemented something similar? If so, is it a standalone policy, or is it incorporated into an existing environmental, sustainability, or ESG policy? Any examples, lessons learned, or general guidance would be greatly appreciated. Read More
Marketing and Communications Agencies
One member asks, “Can you recommend a marketing and communications agency that can grasp complex content, act as a strategic thought partner, and go beyond pure asset production — with a focus on sustainability positioning?” Read More
vPPA Conversation
One member asks, “I would love to be connected with my peers who have executed vPPAs and are open to sharing lessons learned.” Let me know if you’re interested in sharing your experiences with this member. Read More
Re-baselining/Restating GHG Emissions
One member is seeking feedback on how other companies do re-baselining / re-statements on their GHG emissions. Read More