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.

On March 21, 2022, the SEC passed a rule called “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” by a 3-1 vote. If you are looking for some good sleeping material, the 490-page document can be found here. This rule could have significant implications for companies listed on the stock market.

No matter where your company is in its sustainability journey, there has never been a better time to get a handle on your carbon emissions. Whether you’re stepping into this space for the first time or want to continue leading the pack, below is a decision tree to help advance your path forward.

What superpowers will you discover when your ESG data is readily accessible and reliable?

Product composition is becoming a massive concern for consumers. From recycled content to chemical composition, end-users want to know what is in what they buy.

Annually calculating your Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions isn't just essential for your own reporting efforts; it helps you align with the carbon reduction goals of your customers.

Sustainability data can be simple -- or not so simple -- to gather. Here's a look at how to address complex datasets related to chemicals, recycled content, and material efficiencies.

How do you build a comprehensive plan around collecting and centralizing the data so you can actually use it?

Our team is committed to helping companies accelerate their sustainability journeys by being an extension of their team.

If your organization has already begun accounting for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, it might be time to brave the next step: inventorying your Scope 3. In a recent report released last month, investment research firm MSCI listed the top ten ESG trends to consider in 2022. What was #1 on the list? “Corporates Pushing Corporates for Net-Zero Supply Chains.” That’s right–supply chain decarbonization.

Want to be an excellent supply chain partner? Align your sustainability goals with those of your customers.

To be at the forefront of climate and sustainability work is to envision an entire economic system that does not exist. Currently, CEOs are tasked with continual growth, keeping the lights on, and avoiding risks that upset operations. There isn't much room for envisioning or influencing an entire system, so sustainability solutions have traditionally been incremental and limited to existing frameworks.

Mike and Matt host Season 4 of the MicroVlogCast and discuss the ins and outs of solar energy. Shot in front of the rooftop array on the Foresight headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, they cover everything from additionality to net-metering to biomimicry - all in episodes under three minutes.

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.