Strategy

Corporations including Meta and P&G have vowed to replenish the water consumed by their operations in water-stressed regions, but finding appropriate, “shovel-ready” projects takes connections and patience. 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

Companies that ignore water issues in communities do so at their peril, according to Lori Llewellyn, CDP managing director. Read More

These ideas for transformational change don’t require board approval. Read More

Finance and accounting professionals are increasingly being brought in to incorporate ESG considerations into decision-making processes and reports.  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

Sustainability strategy can be complicated. Here are five key elements to creating a successful one. Read More

In 2025, there will be media and consumer outrage around all the failed commitments related to eliminating virgin plastic packaging and increasing the use of recycled material. Read More

As the financial system shifts from a primarily voluntary to a more regulated disclosure paradigm, TCFD has proven to be one of the most important means by which data is gathered and communicated.  Read More

External advisory groups for sustainable business practices are still relatively rare. Dow's Sustainability External Advisory Council, or SEAC, was a first in the petrochemical industry. Read More