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Mark McNees

Mark McNees

Greenhushing is Not a Win

Greenhushing is Not a Win

Recent data underscores the trend. S&P 500 earnings call mentions of ESG plunged from 156 in Q4 2021 to just 9 in recent weeks. Household names from Apple to JP Morgan continue Climate commitments but now use vague references to "sustainability" or "positive impact" instead.

California Ups the Ante on Climate Data Transparency

California Ups the Ante on Climate Data Transparency

The winds of transparency are blowing stronger, and California's legislation signals climate accountability is only growing. Will it be regulation forcing your hand or proactive positioning giving a strategic advantage?

Demystifying the EU’s New Sustainability Directives: CSRD and CSDDD

Demystifying the EU’s New Sustainability Directives: CSRD and CSDDD

While CSRD and CSDDD originate out of Europe, U.S.-based multinationals have significant incentive to pay close attention even if not directly subject yet to these specific regulations.

Unilever Sees Sustainability as an Engine for Growth, Not a Cost Center

Unilever Sees Sustainability as an Engine for Growth, Not a Cost Center

In a recent statement, Unilever outlined its vision for making sustainability core to its business model and growth strategy. Too often, sustainability is viewed by companies as a necessary cost center - an obligation they must grudgingly fulfill.

The Regeneration Movement: How Businesses Can Create Positive Environmental Impact

The Regeneration Movement: How Businesses Can Create Positive Environmental Impact

A new concept called "regeneration" is gaining steam in the corporate sustainability world, as shared in a recent article from the BBC.

Navigating the UN's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Imperative Insights for US Companies

Navigating the UN's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Imperative Insights for US Companies

Parliament achieved a groundbreaking moment with the provisional political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

3 Reasons Why European Sustainability Momentum Matters for US Firms

3 Reasons Why European Sustainability Momentum Matters for US Firms

A recent Reuters article reviewed findings that 90% of European business leaders plan to maintain or increase sustainability investments by 2026.