John Davies

President, Networks
Trellis Group
John Davies leads the Trellis Executive 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.

Participated in

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How to Shift to More Sustainable Packaging in the ‘EPR’ Era

Learn how to shift to sustainable packaging and stay ahead of extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws. Join our 1-hour webinar for practical strategies, compliance guidance, and innovation tips. Read More

Britt Lundgren, Cheryl Baldwin, John Davies
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CSRD update: Insights on the ESRS Draft with EFRAG and GHG Protocol

Whether you’re currently reporting under the CSRD or your mandate was delayed in the “stop-the-clock" directive, you won’t want to miss the chance to hear direct insights on the updated standards from the EFRAG leadership authoring the ESRS drafts.   Read More

John Davies, Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen, Prof. Dr. Kerstin Lopatta, Stefan Premer
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From Scope 3 to Success: Mastering Supply Chain Climate Action

Trouble registering? Try switching your browser and double check that cookies are enabled. If you are still having issues, please contact support@trellis.net. April 24, 2025 12pm-1pm ET (9am-10am PT) Join us to explore practical ways to scale your climate program across your supply chain. Our expert panel will share real-world… Read More

Carla Woydt, John Davies, Kat Malek-Hood, Kendall Wiss, Nathan Renneboog
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Climate Transition Plans in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

New regulations and investor pressures are making corporate climate transition plans essential, offering opportunities to strengthen policy influence, enhance supply chains and improve internal and external communications while unlocking necessary resources for the transition. Read More

Jane Eisenhardt, John Davies, Laura Draucker
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How To Drive Business Value Through Sustainability: A Conversation With Goldman Sachs’ Jared Westheim

Join us for a discussion with Goldman Sachs' Jared Westheim as we explore how sustainability data has evolved to become a key performance indicator for businesses. Read More

Jared Westheim, John Davies, Taylor Francis
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Navigate the ESG Evolution: Lessons & Strategic Priorities for 2025

Against a backdrop of evolving regulations and emerging market practices, join our webcast to examine the most important trends in corporate sustainability to empower your 2025 ESG strategies. Read More

Ian van der Vlugt, John Davies, Malcom Glenn, Suzanne Fallender
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How to Unlock Value from Your Stranded Distributed Generation Assets

This webinar covers strategies for distributed energy resource owners to optimize monetization and maximize returns through virtual power plants, enhancing financial outcomes and ensuring projects are financially viable. Read More

Eric Steinhofer, John Davies, Russ Newbold
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Lessons from Global Net Zero Study – 5 Things Sustainability Leaders Do Differently

New research from Veolia's Second Annual Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report reveals a striking gap between ambition and achievement: 72% of companies claim to be on track with their sustainability plans, but only 21% have reached an advanced stage. What sets these high-achievers apart? Join our hour-long webcast to learn their strategies. Read More

Dan Seiden, John Davies, Melissa Gray, Shaina Dinsdale
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Understanding California & Federal Sustainability Legislation

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Go Beyond Compliance Reporting to Achieve True Sustainability

As responsibility for sustainability spreads to finance, legal and other parts of the organization, the need for all stakeholders to access a single sustainability operating system has become critical. Read More

Amy Cravens, Japen Hollist, John Davies, Sammy Lakshmanan