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.
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
Private Jet Offsets
One member asks, "Have any member companies purchased offsets for private jet travel? We are looking to understand what is available and if it is recognized by the GHG protocol." Read More
Naming the Department
One member asks, “"I am looking for a list of what companies are calling their ESG / Corporate Responsibility departments. Do you have such a list?" Read More
Assessing Training Needs
One member asks, 'We partner with a number of operational leaders across our company to deploy/deliver initiatives and changes and we rely upon their engagement for implementation. Have any members conducted a successful survey of their operational leaders to understand what they need to support the sustainability initiatives of the company? Read More
Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Business Regulation Act
One member asks, "We’d love to know in light of the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Business Regulation Act (VCMDA) are companies planning on sunsetting their carbon neutral claims?" Read More
Recruiting for Sustainability Positions
After yesterday's meeting, One member asks, "How are Trellis Network members going about recruiting for sustainability positions?" Let's hear your tips and tricks. Read More
GHG Accounting Platforms
One member asks, "Could you ask the members if they are using GHG accounting platforms, who they are using and what their thoughts are on the platform?" Read More
Climate Transition Plans
One member asks, "We are anxious to start working with a consulting firm on the climate transition pathway and plan toward net zero. We have committed to SBTs for near-term and long-term net zero but haven’t set a goal yet for net zero and have a year or so to work through our approach. We are hoping to get some recommendations from the network on who they worked with and if they were satisfied with the work." Read More