At Foresight, our Purpose is to “Accelerate Sustainability, Champion Energy Management and Increase Profitability for our clients.” This statement is why we exist and a source of inspiration to each of our teammates. Our ability to feel connected to something larger than ourselves while seeing how our individual efforts impact the people and companies we serve is paramount to our ability to inch closer to our Purpose.

Have you ever noticed that the IRS seems to love using three numbers and sometimes a letter to describe funds, policies, or codes? Many of us immediately think 401k, 503b, or 529 plan. However, there is a lesser-known IRS tax code that can save you significantly when you invest in energy efficiency for your commercial building…

This past quarter on the MicroVlogCast, we have been discussing all things sustainability. The first quarter of 2021 saw a significant uptick in companies committing to carbon neutral goals and initiatives, creating a growing urgency around greenhouse gas reporting and reductions.

At Foresight, we love Earth Day for its power to unite individuals across national, religious, and political lines for the good of our planet. Despite our different languages, cultures, or policies, we can all agree: the earth is our home.

Have you taken time to think about how much the world has changed in the past 30 years? You are probably thinking, "Forget 30 years ago; the world from a year ago is almost unrecognizable to today." Sure, we need to wear masks and can't gather in large groups. However, 30 years ago, cell phones and the internet were just in their infancy. The pace of innovation in our society is dizzying.

My primary responsibility at Foresight is to create an environment where our team members can become the best versions of themselves. Not the best worker they can be for Foresight, but the best version of themselves as a human-being. If the people I work with are healthy and flourishing, we’ll get closer to fulfilling our purpose and mission as an organization. Our company’s culture is where I spend much of my time and I believe is the vehicle with which we unlock our potential as individuals and as a team.

At Foresight, our Purpose is to champion energy management, accelerate sustainability, and increase our client’s profitability. Everything we do and say is in service of this Purpose. Our Mission, Values, Principles, Vision, Strategy, Service Offerings, Communications, and more are all designed to inch us closer to fulfilling this Purpose.

What is the difference between sustainability reports, corporate reports, and transparency reports?

Company certifications, such as B-Corp help evaluate the impact a company is having on all of its stakeholders.

A Materiality Study is essential for pursuing sustainability work with the most impact.

Get the lowdown on Scope 3 emissions and how to determine what fits within your bounds.

Learn all about Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, including what they are and how to calculate them.

Learn about global ESG reporting mechanisms, who manages them, and how they support corporate transparency.

There is growing pressure for sustainability from consumers, investors, and policymakers.

Danny has a pretty incredible superpower that he uses daily!

We believe our team is comprised of actual superheroes. In this episode, hear from Wendy about her superpower!

The term "sustainability" can be really nebulous. What is it? What does it include? How do you define it?

Foresight adds a sustainability team! Learn about how this work fits into our mission and vision.

The BlackRock statement created strong tailwinds behind renewable energy, more rigid sustainability practices, and greater transparency in environmental impact.

Mike and Havs talk low-hanging fruit and blind spots in setting sustainability goals.