Resources

The European Union is taking ambitious and expansive action toward a sustainable future. But what happens in the EU doesn’t always stay in the EU.  Due to the global nature of organizations and their supply chains, any policy developments within the world’s third-largest economy have far-reaching effects across regions and countries. And with its reputation as a global sustainability leader, developments in the EU often provide an indication of what’s to come in other markets around the world. Read More

Today, sustainability plays an increasingly vital role in corporate strategy and operations, with expectations on sustainability leaders growing as climate risks become more material. As those expectations grow, many organizations are encountering challenges as they endeavor to turn their sustainability goals into concrete, impactful initiatives. Read More

ESG expectations are on the rise. And companies are responding. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns continue to ratchet up as stakeholders increasingly expect a company’s business strategy to align with its sustainability commitments, priorities and requirements. Stakeholders understand the impact and dependence of companies on the environment and society, and it’s evident that sustainability reporting and disclosure are more than “check-the-box” compliance exercises. Read More

The GreenBiz 23 Comms Summit, held February 13—14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona brought together nearly 200 communications, legal and sustainability professionals from large companies along with outside experts on sustainability and ESG communications. Read More

Your EHS and ESG obligations are becoming more numerous and more complex every day. From increased market expectations and regulatory responsibilities to managing overwhelming amounts of data, organizations are under pressure to deliver effective EHS and ESG programs while still providing value to customers and stakeholders. Unfortunately, many organizations don’t know where to start as they struggle to meet these challenges.  Read More

Mail-back programs are services that allow companies to properly manage their regulated or hard-to-recycle waste materials by returning them by mail to the manufacturer or a designated facility. These programs are typically used for products such as batteries, electronics, and other regulated materials that cannot be disposed of through traditional means. Businesses can also establish mail-back programs for more common materials such as plastic, paper, and cardboard.   Read More

It pays to be a steward of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Studies show companies with high ESG maturity, on average, outperform those with low ESG maturity and often become more efficient and less volatile, with less turnover, better stakeholder relationships, and better management of their risks and opportunities. Whether you’re new to ESG or looking for new ways to implement ESG initiatives at your workplace, the experts at VelocityEHS have compiled some great tips in this new white paper to help business leaders, like you, start or grow your ESG program. Read More

Driven by advancements in corporate accountability in the European Union, we’re currently experiencing a wave of new ESG reporting frameworks and regulations. While these initiatives will spur much-needed action around ESG and climate issues, it can be challenging to decode what they mean for your business. To many, this influx of frameworks and regulations has added more complexity to the alphabet soup of acronyms that define the ESG disclosure space. Read More

The US solar industry shrank by 16% in 2022. It was a volatile year characterized by the anticircumvention investigation, widespread equipment detentions at ports and the historic victory of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). On balance, all the uncertainty surrounding various trade issues as well as supply chain constraints took their toll on industry growth. Read More

Franchise businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy. Accounting for more than 10% of businesses, franchise establishments employ 8.5 million people and are forecast to generate $827 billion in 2022. Yet, whether a quick-service restaurant (QSR), retail chain, gym, or one of the countless other franchises out there, those who own or manage a franchise location know that they face unique challenges in today’s economy. Firstly, many franchises are experiencing considerable financial issues. Second, there’s a fast-growing concern about sustainability. Read More