This article presents four charts and a discussion of each. In summary: Global air temperature is the highest on record Ocean surface temperature is the highest on record Antarctic sea ice is at the lowest on record Carbon dioxide is at the highest on record Bottom line, it is hot and [...]
The purpose of this post is to refresh/restate to all small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity that Net Zero / Scope 3 presents for you. Refresh on Scope 1, 2 and 3 Definitions: Scope 1 – The direct carbon emissions from owned or controlled sources (ie, the business operation) Scope 2 – Indirect emissions [...]
A study discussed in this article reports 98% of CEOs believe they need to make their businesses more sustainable But 58% believe sustainability is in conflict with growth Response: If you believe, as the 58% do, that sustainability is in conflict with growth, you are talking to the wrong sustainability advisors. The study then asked [...]
Per this article, family businesses are serving as ambassadors for sustainability. The article further states that, besides being the ‘right thing to do’ and a driver of growth, family businesses often pursue sustainability to enhance the family’s legacy. Obviously, given what we do, we support any organization that pursues and champions sustainability. That said, given [...]
Edenark Group has a relationship with OneBlueOcean and the CEOs of the two companies are friends. OneBlueOcean is pursuing a noble cause and is doing wonderful work. If you have a passion for our oceans, they are an organization you should know. We occasionally share some of the videos produced by OneBlueOcean. Here is Episode [...]
In a study consistent with other studies we have seen, WWD reports that 80% of consumers DISBELIEVE a company’s sustainability claims when not supported by a 3rd party certification or validation 83% of consumers BELIEVE a company’s sustainability claims when supported by a valid 3rd party certification/validation If you are spending the time [...]
Per this new study by The Capgemini Research Institute, 73% of organizations that implemented sustainable design strategies enjoyed improved revenue growth, 70% enjoyed improved customer satisfaction, 79% enjoyed improved employee engagement, and 67% saw reduced carbon emissions. Further, although sustainability is perceived as costly, the majority experienced no increase in cost. If you are a [...]
Overshoot Day is the annual day we, either on a global (ie, Earth) or country basis, consume more than the Earth is able to generate that year. A country overshoot day is the day on which the Earth Overshoot Day would fall, if all of humanity consumed like the people in that country. In total, [...]
Per this article in Entrepreneur, consumers expect businesses to match their values, showing a preference for ethical brands that are climate-friendly, supportive of social justice causes and champions of diversity. According to a global study discussed in the article 85% of all people surveyed altered their purchases toward more sustainable goods in the [...]
Overall Benefit from being Environmentally Certified Sustainable via a Globally-Respected Program You are doing the right thing for the planet Government compliance Satisfy client, consumer, employee, investor, lender, demand Lower costs Enhanced hiring and retention of top talent Certified sustainable companies are growing up to 20x faster than their non-certified peers Unlocking the [...]
