Ethan Krohn 
Greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions accounting, attesting, and reporting isn’t just a Fortune 500 issue anymore. Middle-market firms are increasingly expected to know their scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions figures. The middle market is fielding a growing volume of sustainability data requests from customers, investors, and financial institutions. Most, if not all these requests …
When evaluating the accuracy of your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, consider it through the same lens as financial accounting under GAAP standards—where precision, transparency, and consistency are fundamental to credibility. Just as financial misstatements can erode investor confidence and trigger compliance risks, incomplete or imprecise emissions data can undermine trust and expose firms to …
EcoVadis has emerged as the gold standard for supply chain and customer-focused sustainability assessments, evaluating over 150,000 companies across 250+ industries to-date. As organizations prepare for their 2025 assessments, understanding the platform’s evolving methodology and scoring dynamics becomes increasingly critical for maintaining competitive advantage. Focus on Theme Materiality: Align Resources with Impact Orienting efforts around …
Introduction In today’s business landscape, transparent disclosure of sustainability performance has become a critical driver of trust and differentiation. Customers, investors, and other stakeholders are increasingly demanding credible evidence of a company’s ESG commitments as they seek to align with responsible partners. Platforms like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Sustainalytics, and EcoVadis have emerged as …
