Establishing a sustainability committee is a critical step for integrating and seeing success from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into your organization. However, its effectiveness depends on how well the committee operates, who is involved, and how priorities are selected and executed. 

The point of the webinar “ ESG in 2025: A Reality Check from Industry Professionals” was to share insights into how ESG has changed following the 2024 election and early signs of the Trump administration. Using both direct insights and crowdsourced opinions from professionals, the webinar covered key ESG trends, how we got to where we are and what the future will look like. 

As ESG in public markets continues to be litigated, private equity (PE) firms increasingly use their power to prioritize ESG considerations when evaluating investment opportunities. This trickles down into current and potential private equity investments, affecting current and future portfolio companies.  This blog explores why ESG matters for private companies and the forces driving it. 

When B2B companies tackle Scope 3 emissions within their supply chain, focusing on clear strategies for engagement, support, and accountability can help achieve meaningful progress toward sustainability. Scope 3 emissions—those indirect emissions from sources outside an organization’s direct control, like suppliers, product use, and logistics—often comprise the bulk of a company’s carbon footprint.

Building trust is essential in any business relationship, but in B2B environments where partnerships can last for years and even decades, it’s particularly crucial. Increasingly, companies in these sectors are finding that a robust sustainability policy can serve as a foundational tool in building and maintaining this trust.

In the contemporary business environment, sustainability is a critical component of strategic planning and operations. For B2B organizations, developing and implementing an effective sustainability committee helps by embedding sustainable practices into the company’s fabric. This guide outlines the steps to establish and sustain a robust sustainability committee.

For B2B organizations, crafting a well-defined sustainability policy sets you apart from competitors, helps attract environmentally conscious partners, and contributes positively to the planet. Here's an in-depth guide on creating an effective sustainability policy tailored for your B2B organization.

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword anymore; it's becoming a critical component of business strategy, especially in B2B interactions.

In a world grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change, the role of businesses in mitigating their environmental footprint has become more crucial than ever. Companies are increasingly recognizing the urgency to address their carbon emissions and contribute to global efforts to limit global warming.