As this article explains, while the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (Directive) mainly targets in-scope companies, it also offers significant opportunities for SME supply chain business partners of the in-scope companies. Non-compliance with the Directive can result in competitive disadvantages for business partners, penalties for in-scope companies (which, depending on the contract and circumstances, could [...]
Yesterday, we reported on the CSRDDD (Directive) becoming law and how it will influence larger companies to seek SMEs that can help the larger company address its requirements under the Directive. Per this, the EU markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), advised by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), has now [...]
On 24 May, 2024, the EU finalized its adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (‘Directive’). In effect, starting with larger companies, then expanding to smaller companies, the Directive requires companies do a number of things, beginning with the duty to: Identify, prevent, and mitigate actual and potential adverse impacts on people and the [...]
Climate change lawsuits continue to be on the rise. As this article explains, some states are now soliciting parties to file suit against entities like fossil fuel companies. Is your company exposed? Are you making environmental claims or do you have an environmental mark in your logo or advertising….without being certified sustainable under a [...]
We like this list from the Forbes Business Council of 18 reasons why sustainability can be a strategic advantage for your business: It can set your business apart It indicates long-term viability It enables proactive responses to industry changes It provides a competitive edge It expands your target audience It can narrow the divide between [...]
In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, Rich DiPaolo, Associate Publisher of Professional Carwashing & Detailing magazine and host of the podcast, asked David Goodman, CEO of Edenark Group, to explain greenwashing, the risks of same, and what companies should do to satisfy market demand that they show they are environmentally proactive, without [...]
Mary Ann Shaner, of WXED Radio, 107.3 FM, conducted this interview with David Goodman, which will air on WXED at 12 noon EST on June 11, 13 and 15, 2024. We appreciate Mary Ann's interest in our work, and WXED supporting sustainability by providing this free air time.
A few weeks ago, we published this post to prepare for World Environment Day. Today is the day! What is your company doing to celebrate? If you forgot about it, or didn’t plan anything, don’t overthink it. Celebrate in whatever way is convenient for you. Like all things in life, taking that first step is [...]
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Per this JLL article, soaring demand for sustainable / low carbon offices will outstrip supply. – Green-certified buildings enjoy the following premiums +7.1% in North America +11.6% in London +9.9% in Asia So, the question – Is your building certified sustainable? Answer – Probably not. Reason – You have run the numbers and the cost [...]
