As expected, and per this article, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, has signed SB-253 and SB-261. SB-253 will require all companies (public and private) operating in CA with annual revenues exceeding $1b to disclose direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. SB-261 will require companies that generate more than $500mm in annual revenue to publish climate-related financial [...]
Per this article, due to “the expectation of competitive advantage derived from an image of sustainability has opened the door to green and social washing”…and created an environment where risks and damages are growing. Last year, greenwashing accounted for 1 in 5 cases of corporate risk incidents tied to ESG, but this year, it is [...]
On September 8, 2023, the United Nations published its first Global Stocktake report (link) on the progress made by nations in addressing climate change. The UN outlines in the report that the world is rapidly approaching a critical juncture in the fight against climate change, and immediate action is imperative. Quick Summary Stated simply, we [...]
As we have been saying for over a year and as this article repeats, mandatory corporate sustainability reporting is here. Are you ready? Do you know how to turn this into a victory? If you want to benefit from the inevitable, watch this master class and contact us.
Do you care as much as the six young people in this article? They are trying to protect their future and are demanding climate action in Court. If you want your company to align with the views of your future customer, watch this master class and contact us.
Per this CNN article, the past 7 years have been the warmest on record. If you run a company and you know: - Becoming certified sustainable is the right thing to do - Consumers are demanding it and moving their purchases to certified sustainable organizations - Employees are demanding it - Certified sustainable organizations make [...]
Given the demand of consumers, employees, investors, clients and government regulators, many companies are jumping on the “Let’s Say We are Sustainable” bandwagon…..then becoming frustrated they are not seeing the benefits they are hearing others are receiving. This article lists five reasons your sustainability program is not generating impact: Your report is annual – The [...]
Per this article a KPMG survey shows that 75% of companies surveyed do not believe they are prepared for the upcoming sustainability reporting requirements that countries are putting in place. Is your company part of that majority? What’s the plan? Are you going to cover your eyes and ignore the pending rules? Would you like [...]
Per this article, the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against five of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, as well as the American Petroleum Institute, alleging they misled consumers about the impact of fossil fuels on climate change and the planet. Taking the point further, this article talks about 16 Montana young [...]
The Actionable Knowledge Foundational Institute (AKFI) interviewed David Goodman, CEO of Edenark Group, in this podcast, and discussed the following What are the sustainability certification trends? What to look for in a sustainability program for your company. This master class was offered. The value of a sustainability certification and 3rd party audit, to avoid penalties [...]
