SMBs face significant hurdles when embarking on their sustainability journeys, including budgetary shocks when evaluating professional services. In my latest blog post, I explore the factors specific to SMBs and some approaches that can help remove pain from the process.

Scope 3 initiatives are creating new challenges for companies and their suppliers alike - effective supplier engagement is a daunting task for companies with hundreds and often thousands of suppliers, and many SMB suppliers struggle to know where to start.

Check out my partner Daniel Cardamone's assessment of why US companies need to pay careful attention to their EU customers' new CBAM reporting requirements.

Embarking on a corporate sustainability journey can be a daunting proposition for newcomers. Canopy Edge helps our clients identify priorities, set achievable goals and targets, and navigate industry standards effectively.

My partner Daniel Cardamone provides insights on what US companies need to know about the EU's new CSDDD regulation, which encourages companies to adopt sustainable and responsible business practices in their immediate operations and throughout their global supply chains.

A materiality assessment is a essential tool for helping to prioritize sustainability issues affecting your organization, its stakeholders, and the external environment. Materiality assessments should be refreshed periodically to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Climate risk assessments can help companies identify and manage financial risks and opportunities associated with their business, enabling more informed decision-making about risk mitigation and adaptation.

In this new article, my colleague @jonkeller explores the benefits of proactive sustainability planning for 2025, including staying ahead of regulations and attracting eco-conscious consumers. He also outlines a five-step process to develop a successful sustainability plan.

By generating electricity locally, distributed energy resources (DERs) reduce reliance on centralized power plants, boost grid stability, and cut carbon emissions. Learn how DERs are transforming the energy landscape. #DERs #cleanenergy #sustainability

In his new article, my colleague Daniel Cardamone examines how companies can strengthen their corporate sustainability efforts with supply chain audits, which are a powerful tool to assess suppliers' alignment with their customers' sustainability standards.

In his latest article, my college @jonkeller explores how communication service providers (CSPs) are increasingly motivated to implement sustainability initiatives, due to both customer requirements and financial benefits.

The EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive sets a powerful precedent, pushing for a global shift toward sustainable practices and a circular economy to combat the global plastic pollution crisis.

Canopy Edge empowers companies to assess their entire supply chain emissions impact and pinpoint areas for improvement with our Scope 3 GHG Footprinting service. We help identify emission hotspots, recognize supplier leaders, and drive product innovation.

In his latest article, Daniel Cardamone shows how CBAM is set to reshape global supply chains by imposing carbon tariffs on carbon-intensive imports to the EU. Companies need to prioritize supply chain traceability and sustainability initiatives to ensure CBAM compliance.

In his latest article, my colleague Daniel Cardamone examines the SEC's new climate disclosure rules, which would require companies to disclose climate-related information in their filings. Regardless of the outcome of current legal challenges, companies should prepare now.

In her latest post, Aruna Sankar explores carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and tax credits as key tools for decarbonization. These frameworks are important for encouraging emissions reductions and promoting a sustainable future, particularly in carbon-intensive industries.

In my latest @CanopyEdge article, I examine what businesses need to know about California's new corporate climate reporting requirements, and how best to prepare for GHG and climate-related financial risk disclosures as the new legislation is implemented.

In his latest article, @jonkeller illustrates how anti-ESG initiatives can hurt businesses through increased costs, legal challenges, and damaged reputation. The article also shows how many companies are continuing to focus on ESG initiatives despite some recent retrenchment.

In his latest article, Daniel Cardamone examines the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and outlines the timelines, reporting requirements, and implications for US companies selling products into the European market.

Private companies are increasingly prioritizing sustainability reporting to meet demands from investors, customers, and employees. In this @CanopyEdge article, I examine the benefits of ESG reporting for private companies.