Resources

The highly anticipated climate disclosure requirements proposed by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) pose complex challenges for both public enterprises and the private companies that sell to them.  While the rules haven't been finalized, the new requirements are said to deliver an enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures, shifting climate reporting from a primarily voluntary practice to an enforced standard and fundamentally altering enterprise operations. Read More

The American Forest Foundation’s new report, Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change, explores how investment in forests, specifically family-owned forests in the United States, is a critical yet underutilized tool in the fight against climate change—and how innovative programs and financing models are essential for building and scaling a voluntary carbon market that maximizes real climate impact.   Read More

Climate change and inequality operate in a vicious cycle. Thanks to years of institutionalized racism and systemic inequality, communities of color and low-income populations – those least responsible for climate change – bear the greatest burden. To make sure your climate initiatives don’t perpetuate the cycle and cause unintended harm to vulnerable communities, you’ll need to thoughtfully weave racial justice considerations into every step of your climate action planning. Read More

As the global focus on decarbonization intensifies, corporations are increasingly recognizing the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources to reduce their carbon footprint and meet ambitious environmental goals. Renewable energy procurement offers a vital pathway for companies to actively participate in the global shift towards clean energy and contribute to a greener future.  Read More

The State of the Circular Workplace in 2023 is promising.  Major corporations, innovative startups, ambitious non-profits, and industry associations are making progress toward the idea of the zero-waste office, and they share their best practices in this new report by Green Standards. Turning our linear “take-make-waste” economy into a regenerative loop that designs out waste and keeps resources in use is a huge undertaking. This report is a snapshot of where we are now, a summary of what we need to do, and a call to action for workplaces around the world. Read More

In recent years, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has moved from the margins of business management to the center. Stakeholders, including boards of directors, investors, and value chain partners, are increasingly using ESG as a lens to judge how well an organization is addressing risks and opportunities. These include risks and opportunities related to climate change, energy management, and choices of chemical products. Additionally, rulemaking bodies are issuing regulatory requirements for ESG disclosures that will impact many companies around the world. Read More

Companies are taking action on climate, but how do they make credible claims that showcase their action and add value to the business?  There's a range of guidance and regulation on what makes a credible climate action claim. This white paper from Climate Impact Partners lays out the landscape and some common guiding principles that can help companies navigate the options and follow best practice. This paper helps companies:  Read More

Are you ready to transform your business into a sustainable powerhouse? The CSRD is more than just a reporting obligation — it intends to transform the business sector into a more sustainable, resilient economy. The framework is designed to help companies manage physical and transition risks that may endanger assets; attract capital; align their climate strategies to global net-zero objectives; and develop products and services resilient enough to succeed in even the most dynamic of markets. Read More

The Shift: Accelerate Your Fleet Decarbonization Journey by GHD. GHD, a global professional services leader, presents “The Shift,” a white paper focused on fleet decarbonization, a crucial step in reducing transportation-related carbon emissions. The transportation sector contributes 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s time for Canada and the U.S. to act.  Gain actionable insights on:  Read More

Work With Your Suppliers to Accelerate Scope 3 Emissions Reductions and More  As reporting regulation and public interest in sustainability continue to grow, more organizations are feeling the internal and external pressure to not only reduce their GHG emissions but also the emissions associated with their value chain. Collecting and reporting Scopes 1 and 2 data is already a challenge for most organizations without the added complication of gathering this information from their suppliers as well.  Read More