Powering the future: how EU regulations and US ambitions are shaping the global battery market
The new EU Sustainable Battery Regulation (SBR) will have wide-reaching impacts on electric vehicles (EVs) and battery products around the globe.
You may be accounting for carbon, but these mandates expect much more.
As CSRD, CBAM, and regulations from California have passed into law, we’ve noticed a commonality: they’re about a lot more than just carbon.
Investing in Healthy Buildings: An Accelerator for Human Capital, ESG Excellence, and Organizational Success
Healthy buildings are more than just passive physical structures; they are crucial partners that drive a company's growth and innovation, actively cultivating environments that promote both human and environmental well-being.
Local Laws with Global Reach: California's New Sustainability Disclosure Laws
California has passed new climate disclosure bills which will impact companies doing business in the state and their global supply chains.
We're a Climate Neutral Certification Service Provider!
We’re proud to announce that we are an official service provider for the Climate Neutral Certification. Learn more about how this certification can differentiate your company and accelerate your sustainability journey.
FAQ: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
These frequently asked questions will help you to understand the carbon border adjustment mechanism, how it will affect your organization both now and in the coming years, and the actions you need to take to prepare.
Doubling Up: Why Materiality Matters and Double Materiality is the Essential Next Step
A materiality assessment is key for organisations wanting to transparently show their commitment to improving their ESG criteria. The outcomes inform business planning, highlighting risks to address as well as opportunities to explore.
Do You Know the Carbon Impact of Your Product?
There is growing pressure from consumers, suppliers, and policymakers on companies to disclose the carbon impact and chemical composition of their products. Here’s how to measure the carbon impact of your product and how to leverage that information for reductions.
The Difference Between Product & Corporate Carbon
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, it has become increasingly important for companies to measure and reduce their carbon footprints. Two terms that are often used in this context are product carbon and corporate carbon. While they may sound similar, they refer to different things and require different approaches to address them.
Facilities: Embodied vs. Operational Carbon
Identifying ways to decrease carbon related with constructing and operating buildings isn’t only recommended; it's critical. Here’s a look at the two types of carbon associated with buildings.
What’s the Difference Between Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions?
Clear organizational boundaries are critical to understanding where you have responsibility, control, or influence. Here’s a look at how we draw lines between Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
How Much of Our Budget Should We Spend on Sustainability?
It’s not the money you’re spending; it’s the impact you’re choosing.
Sustainability: Start Here
“When it comes to sustainability and my business, where do I even begin?” We get this question more often than you’d think.
Do I Have to Report my Carbon Emissions?
Regardless of if you're publicly-traded or privately-held, domestic or international, consumer-facing or insulated by a large supply chain, here are a few reasons you might want to report your GHG emissions.
Responding to the CDP: Why & How
Responding to the CDP shows investors, consumers, and competitors that you’re taking corporate action with climate change.
BIFMA + Amazon Climate Pledge
Purchasing power matters. When individual users buy furniture from Amazon, there is now more than a dollar sign informing purchases.
4 Reasons Why You Need an Energy Management System
Every organization, regardless of industry or size, uses energy in one form or another. For decades, utility invoices were another bill to be paid and forgotten about, but as markets shift and evolve, energy consumption is becoming a vital metric to understand and track. We outline 4 reasons your organization should consider adopting an Energy Management System (EMS). Before we discuss that, though, what is an EMS?
Fast Company’s Innovation Festival: Embrace the Right Questions
Last month I had the opportunity to attend Fast Company's Innovation Festival in New York City. Over three days, I attended various panels, events, and interviews all focused on a specific dimension of business innovation. While it is fun to imagine tomorrow's great advancements, I left the festival focused more on today since that is – after all – where it all begins!
Purchasing Power and Supply Chain Transparency
Maybe you've heard someone say, “we vote with our dollars.” The basic idea is this: we are told that - to be sustainable consumers - we should buy plant-based products that are compostable or recyclable where we live (insert any number of sustainable marketing terms here). It puts the onus on each person to use their purchasing power to drive climate change, one compostable product at a time.
Scoring Well on the CDP
At Foresight, we love the adage, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Without actual data, you can’t make strategic decisions for the good of your company - and others agree. While there are a host of reporting frameworks for companies, the CDP is one of the most comprehensive frameworks with unique benefits. Because of its layered scoring structure, though, it can be challenging to get a “good score.” Here’s a look at how it works.