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.

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The State of the Sustainability Profession 2026: Overview

Since 2010, Trellis has assessed the State of the Sustainability Profession every two years, charting the attitudes and actions of business leaders engaged in addressing climate change.  In 2022 and 2024, the vast majority of companies devoted more resources to sustainability, but this year, we wanted to see… Read More

Allison Fass, Hana Kajimura, John Davies, Saul Hansell
The State of the Sustainability Profession 2026
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Superpollutants and the Path to Scalable Climate Solutions

Superpollutants drive near-term warming but offer fast climate wins. Learn how organizations are scaling cost-effective solutions today. Read More

Jodi Manning, John Davies, Kirsten Love
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The Tree Dividend: Turning Sustainability Into Brand Trust and Business Impact

Increasingly, Americans choose brands that prioritize the planet, and they are looking to companies to lead.  The data in the latest Canopy Report by the Arbor Day Foundation tells a powerful story: 95% of Americans find value in trees and 77% are more likely to support a business that is… Read More

Emily McGarvey, John Davies, Keona Ostdiek, Roman Smith
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Trellis Supply Chain Sustainability Workshop

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Decarbonization and Waste Reduction: Engaging Employees for Impact

Every year every office employee generates 170 pounds of food waste — with 72% of it heading straight to landfills. This isn’t just an environmental crisis, it’s a massive cost center — and a missed opportunity for meaningful employee engagement around sustainability. In this session, leaders from Duolingo and Tarkett… Read More

Catesby Perrin, Curtis Nystrom, John Davies, Rachel Palopoli
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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, Ph.D., David Clark, John Davies, Stacia Betley
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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