For many companies with net zero goals, the greatest challenge is often not within their own operations but throughout their supply chain. Scope 3 emissions, the indirect greenhouse gases (GHGs)…
Companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers to produce comprehensive sustainability reports. Investors are a primary driver, as they view a company’s sustainability efforts as a measure of…
While environmental policy has traditionally been implemented by lawmakers, climate change litigation is shifting the debate about sustainability to the courtroom, with courts ruling on climate lawsuits and establishing a…
New regulations and investor demands have fundamentally changed corporate sustainability reporting. Once a largely voluntary marketing exercise, it’s now a strategic, data-driven mandate. This shift is influencing what companies report,…
Driven primarily by a massive expansion in data centers, AI energy demands could potentially reach 400 terawatt-hours by 2030, a sharp increase from just under 100 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2020.…
Key Elements of a Strong Sustainability Plan Companies that integrate sustainability into their operating models are more likely to attract investment, retain talent, meet regulatory demands, and generate new market…
While there has been a significant shift from the previous US administration’s emphasis on policies promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, sustainability efforts still persist, driven in part by…
Scotland has faced mounting climate impacts in recent years, underscoring the urgency of adaptation In 2022, the Scottish Borders recorded the country’s highest-ever temperature, nearly 35°C (95°F), with serious consequences…
On June 26, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced new climate and energy reporting standards recognizing that an escalating climate crisis calls for integrated and global solutions. The new Climate…
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF), one of the largest public pension plans in the US, recently made two major sustainability announcements. First, the fund has committed a…
