Cities and Environmental Planning
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective CITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING An estimated 68% of the global population is projected to live in urban areas by 2050. There are some concerns that the current rise in the cities’ population is unsustainable—but environmental planning can help cities become more […]
CDP Checkup – Optimizing Your CDP Disclosure in 2021
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective CDP CHECKUP – OPTIMIZING YOUR CDP DISCLOSURE IN 2021 Our expert team recently hosted a webinar to help viewers prepare for CDP disclosure in 2021. Want to gain exclusive insight and tips on updating your response this year? We take you […]
7 Reasons You Should Conduct a Materiality Analysis
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective 7 REASONS YOU SHOULD CONDUCT A MATERIALITY ANALYSIS Identifying the key ESG factors that impact your company is at the heart of a great sustainability strategy. This is where materiality analysis comes into play. Read on to learn more about why […]
4 Ways Sister Cities Are Connecting Global Communities
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective 4 WAYS SISTER CITIES ARE CONNECTING GLOBAL COMMUNITIES Does your city have a Sister City? What are Sister Cities, and how are they helping communities share culture, boost business, and promote diversity and education? In 2021, we’re more connected than ever—and […]
ADEC ESG Solutions: 2020 in Review
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective ADEC ESG SOLUTIONS: 2020 IN REVIEW In this month’s Our Perspective, the ADEC ESG Solutions team looks back on 2020 through a few highlighted projects, useful resources, and steps forward we’ve taken over the past year. Read More Industry Updates ‘GROWING MOMENTUM’ […]
Navigating Operations During a Global Crisis: Perspectives From a COO
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective NAVIGATING OPERATIONS DURING A GLOBAL CRISIS: PERSPECTIVES FROM A COO How does one lead operations during a pandemic? How does one navigate through operational challenges while acknowledging the needs of their staff and clients? COO Patrick Schultz discusses how massive global […]
Setting Science-based Targets
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective SETTING SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS Are your sustainability targets based on climate science? The Science Based Targets Initiative recently released a pilot version of their sector-based framework for financial institutions. In this article, we break down the essentials: who the framework applies to, […]
Celebrating California Clean Air Day
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective CELEBRATING CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY Last week, individuals, businesses, and other organizations celebrated Clean Air Day by committing to doing their part to eliminate air pollution in their communities. Not everyone can cut out emissions completely, but there are so many […]
Private Sector Resiliency – ESG Insights and Opportunities
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective PRIVATE SECTOR RESILIENCY – ESG INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES In our latest collaborative webinar, we brought together Kansas City business leaders to share their experiences, successes, and challenges addressing ESG from different industries in an ever-changing landscape. Get a recap of the […]
How Is Covid-19 Impacting CEQA Litigation and Statutes of Limitations
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective HOW IS COVID-19 IMPACTING CEQA LITIGATION AND STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS Understanding California’s emergency regulations in response to COVID-19 is crucial to identifying when development can proceed. How will these changes impact your project? Read More Industry Updates MAERSK, MICROSOFT, NIKE, UNILEVER, OTHERS […]
Responding to CDP During Times of Global Crisis
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective RESPONDING TO CDP DURING TIMES OF GLOBAL CRISIS The COVID-19 crisis has propelled resiliency and sustainability to the forefront as organizations adapt, adjust, and evaluate how they do business amidst global disruption. How has the way you manage ESG disclosure changed […]
World Environment Day: Time for Nature
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: TIME FOR NATURE On June 5th, we celebrated World Environment Day, a day to highlight the urgent call to protect biodiversity worldwide. To learn about biodiversity and how it affects your day-to-day life, check out this month’s Our […]
Breaking Down California’s New Executive Order on CEQA Public Notice Requirements
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective BREAKING DOWN CALIFORNIA’S NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CEQA PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS California Executive Order N-54-20 suspends certain requirements under CEQA, among other policy changes, until June 21. How does this new EO affect posting, filing, and other obligations? Are there ways […]
Five Best Practices for Preparing and Releasing Eirs During Covid-19 Restrictions
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective FIVE BEST PRACTICES FOR PREPARING AND RELEASING EIRS DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS The outbreak of COVID-19 has driven organizations to rapidly develop plans to ensure the health and safety of workers while mitigating financial risk and continuing to conduct essential operations. How […]
3 Ways Organizations Are Reducing Their Impact on Forests
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective 3 WAYS ORGANIZATIONS ARE REDUCING THEIR IMPACT ON FORESTS Every year on March 21st, the UN celebrates the International Day of Forests. As part of this year’s focus on forests and education, here’s a look at a few ways organizations worldwide […]
Looking Ahead: Supply Chain Management Trends for 2020
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective LOOKING AHEAD: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TRENDS FOR 2020 Supply chain management plays a crucial role in the operations of globalized business. As we enter a new decade, here are three key trends in textile supply chain management, all related to sustainability, […]
Supply Chain Engagement: From Theory to Practice
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective SUPPLY CHAIN ENGAGEMENT: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE In this month’s Our Perspective, the ADEC ESG Solutions team looks back on 2020 through a few highlighted projects, useful resources, and steps forward we’ve taken over the past year. Read More Industry Updates CLIMATE […]
‘Cultural’ Onboarding: Communicating Sustainability to Your Supply Chain
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective ‘CULTURAL’ ONBOARDING: COMMUNICATING SUSTAINABILITY TO YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN Your brand cares. Your business has developed a meaningful vision of how it fits into a more sustainable future. To achieve these goals, it is important that the suppliers you work with share […]
Leveraging SASB to Kickstart Your Materiality Analysis
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective LEVERAGING SASB TO KICKSTART YOUR MATERIALITY ANALYSIS Sustainability teams are often working with limited resources and high pressure—but a materiality analysis can help you create a sound plan of action. SASB’s framework may help you get started. Read More Industry Updates THE […]
Sourcing, Tariffs, and A Changing World
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective SOURCING, TARIFFS, AND A CHANGING WORLD The fashion and textile industries are facing increasing challenges as trade relations remain tense between the US and China. What changes can we expect in the months to come, and how are many businesses preparing […]
Which Corporate Sustainability Rankings Should Your Organization Look Out for?
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective WHICH CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY RANKINGS SHOULD YOUR ORGANIZATION LOOK OUT FOR? There are hundreds of existing rankings and reporting standards currently in operation, from CDP and EcoVadis to ISS, DJSI, and FTSE4Good. With so many choices on the table, how will you […]
Connection: the Evolution of Supply Chain Management
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective CONNECTION: THE EVOLUTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Modern buyers and investors expect brands to conform to high standards of ethics in their labor and environmental policy. In order to meet these expectations, brands must be able to verify compliance with laws […]
Enabling Smart Decision Making: Monitoring Sustainable Operations and Data
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective ENABLING SMART DECISION MAKING: MONITORING SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS AND DATA Decision making is driven by data, but many organizations find collecting quality operational data to be a challenge. How can data collection and monitoring help you meet your sustainability commitments, and what […]
Preparing for Success With New Assessment Software
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective APRIL 2019 – PREPARING FOR SUCCESS WITH NEW ASSESSMENT SOFTWARE What assessment software is right for you? How do you prepare for the inevitable switch-over? And what are next steps moving forward? If your organization is looking for or rolling out […]
Energy Conservation as Part of Environmental Planning
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective ENERGY CONSERVATION AS PART OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING In 2010, California used over 280,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, and over 12,000 million therms (MM therms) of natural gas. By 2020, this usage is projected to rise to over 315,000 GWh and […]
The Key to Lowering the Costs of Auditing: Automation
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective THE KEY TO LOWERING THE COSTS OF AUDITING: AUTOMATION One of the biggest challenges involved in conducting effective audits is the scale of the costs involved. However, an effective automated solution can greatly reduce these costs, taking on much of the […]
Impacts of Rolling Back California Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective IMPACTS OF ROLLING BACK CALIFORNIA VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS The State of California is the largest purchaser of vehicles in the United States. What would happen if the USEPA were to roll back emission standards on vehicles sold in California? Read More […]
How Impact Coalitions Are Using Technology to Drive Growth
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective HOW IMPACT COALITIONS ARE USING TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE GROWTH In response to the effects of climate change and the need for sustainable practices, organizations across countless industries have come together to form coalitions with the aim to create long-term, forward-thinking solutions. Read […]
Taking Action: Climate Change and Tourism
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective TAKING ACTION: CLIMATE CHANGE AND TOURISM Few industries are as complexly intertwined with the causes and effects of climate change as tourism. Tourism—from transportation to hospitality—is a resource-intensive industry and contributes to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which are driving climate […]
Combating Audit Fatigue
WHERE IMPACT MATTERS The latest trends and initiatives in ESG and Sustainability Our Perspective COMBATING AUDIT FATIGUE For suppliers, the audit process often feels punishing rather than rewarding. To find an effective solution, buyers must flip the current model of auditing on its head to combat audit fatigue and build better supplier relationships. Read More Industry […]