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.
GHG Data Collection Tools
One member asks, “We are in the early stages of exploring tools that could assist us with: Read More
SASB in your ESG Report?
One member asks, “With SASB being absorbed by ISSB and the regulatory disclosures on the horizon, are people including SASB and TCFD indices/disclosures in their voluntary ESG reports?” Read More
Back-casting / Base Year Adjustments
One member asks, “We are reviewing GHG Protocol’s guidance on base year adjustments due to improved data accuracy. Have any other firms considered or conducted this exercise due to improved data? If so, what was your process?” Read More
Supply Chain Management Tools
One member asks, "We are currently evaluating several supply chain management tools for management of our supply chain risk and decarbonization efforts. Understanding each tool has its own nuances, I’d love to hear from Trellis members on their experiences using Ecovadis Supply Chain Management (and related modules) vs. CDP Supply Chain, and any others that we should consider - particularly as it relates to ease of use, customer service and emissions management." Read More
The State of the Sustainability Profession 2024
In our eighth biennial report, we look at how the role of the sustainability leader is evolving in today's business — and increasingly regulatory — world. Read More
Assurance Providers
One member asks for, "recommendations for third-party assurance providers? We are looking for a new partner for our energy, emissions and water assurance and would appreciate any wisdom from the group." Read More
Incentivizing Sustainability at the Leadership Level
One member asks, "What other companies are doing to incentivize sustainability at the leadership level and would anyone be willing to share the structure for how they do that? Are many companies going so far as to tie bonuses or executive compensation to their sustainability performance?" Read More
CSRD & Double Materiality Consultants
One member asks, "What consultant / advisor are members using for double materiality assessments (process and CSRD assurance requirements). I saw something from last year, but thinking there will be more updates since it was so new at the time." Read More
Sustainable Events
• Does your events team understand your sustainability strategy? • Does your events team put sustainability requirements in your event RFPs? • If they do, what are they asking for? Read More
Web Firm Recommendations
One member asks, "We are looking for recommendations for firms who have built ESG reporting websites/ microsites with lots of functionality (data tables, embedded videos etc.) and strong design background as well." Read More