Eliminating negatives is about to become the minimum viable approach to social performance. Companies and suppliers benefiting people and communities will see stronger corporate brands and accelerated revenue growth. This article was originally published on Sustainable Brands and is written by Jeff Baldasari. Fueled by an upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission rule on human capital management, increased focus…
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We Asked ChatGPT, “How do we Achieve Net-Zero GHG Emissions?”
Well, curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to see what AI is capable of and it is pretty mind-blowing. It’s scary because I feel like pandora’s box has been opened, but it was fun to ask a few questions. I asked ChatGPT, “How do we achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and here…
Client Spotlight: SEW Eurodrive USA Releases 1st Sustainability Report
We are proud to have worked with our client, SEW Eurodrive USA, in delivering their first Sustainability Report for the year 2021. Our goal is to demonstrably improve our client’s sustainability performance, and we are proud to have guided SEW Eurodrive on the first step of their sustainability journey by collecting social and environmental baseline…
Podcast: The Sustainable Angler Interview with Dr. Andy Danylchuk
In this episode of The Sustainable Angler, I interview Dr. Andy Danylchuk who is the Professor of Fish Conservation at UMASS Amherst, a Research Fellow at Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a Science Advisor at Keep Fish Wet, a Patagonia Ambassador and the list goes on! My point is that I am stoked to share our interview where we discuss everything…
Federal Trade Commission Extends Public Comment Period on Potential Updates to its Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
This Press Release was originally published on the Federal Trade Commission Exchange website. On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comments on potential updates and changes to the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims. The Commission’s Green Guides help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5…
UPDATE: REI Product Impact Standards Version 3.0
REI updates Product Impact Standards in 3 key areas: fighting climate change, advancing inclusion in the outdoors, and managing chemicals Increasingly, our clients are being asked by retailers to submit sustainability-related data, especially regarding climate-related disclosures. Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreen’s and even outdoor retailer, REI are all asking for brands to disclose product impact information on…