“Beyond the Bow” – Our Veerless Blog

Read our insights on corporate responsibility, sustainability, and ESG.

Your 2026 ESG, Sustainability, and Corporate Responsibility Reading List

Some years are about learning new tools. Some years are about sharpening arguments. And some years are about survival. For many sustainability professionals, 2025 was the third option. So it won’t surprise you that many of my reads last year and recommendations are about learning how to live inside uncertainty without losing our moral footing.

If the early years of ESG were about proving relevance, and the middle years were about scaling systems, 2025 was the year many of us quietly asked: What actually holds when the noise gets louder, the timelines get shorter, and the answers stay maddeningly incomplete?

My hope as you put these on your 2026 reading list is that you find them steadying. They grapple with climate, capitalism, ethics, connection, and catastrophe — not to scare us senseless, but to help us stay human, grounded, and courageous in the work. You won’t find easy optimism here. You also won’t find despair. What you will find is perspective — ancient and modern, fictional and analytical — on how to keep going when clarity is partial and stakes are high.

Let’s dive in.

Read More

5 Faves – Holiday Gifts that Give Back 

The holidays are the perfect time to give gifts that do more than delight. They can also make a difference. From cozy socks to living plants, handmade treasures, and thoughtfully curated gift sets, there are plenty of ways to share something meaningful this season. We’ve rounded up five favorite brands that make it easy to give gifts that are sustainable, story-filled, and sure to bring a smile to anyone on your list. 

These five brands show how holiday gifts can be meaningful and full of impact. Each is thoughtfully crafted and ready to give this season. 

Read More

5 Faves: Simple Swaps for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving 

Thanksgiving is all about tradition: familiar recipes, full tables, and people we love gathered in one place. It’s also a holiday with a big environmental footprint—from energy-intensive turkey production to food waste, travel emissions, and the shopping frenzy that follows. 

At Veerless, we’re not here to cancel Grandma’s stuffing or your favorite pie. We’re all about blending tradition with sustainability and stewardship through small, realistic shifts that still feel like Thanksgiving. This week’s 5 Faves highlights simple ways to make the holiday more sustainable while keeping its heart intact. 

Read More

Friday 5 Faves – Fall Must Haves 

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, fall invites us to slow down and savor the cozy comforts of home. It’s the season for soft layers, familiar scents, and quiet moments that remind us of simple joys. This year, we’re leaning into that feeling with five favorite finds that bring warmth and comfort, all from companies that pair beautiful design with responsible sourcing and sustainable practices. From ethically made sweaters to organic cotton flannel bedding, these fall must-haves prove that cozy can also be conscientious. 

Read More

From Clicks to Credibility: Rethinking Sustainability Reports with ESGPS

There’s a moment every year when a sustainability professional slams their laptop shut, stares at the ceiling, and mutters (or screams), “Why do we do this again?”

It’s June. Or maybe October. The final draft of your ESG report has just been turned into a glossy PDF with all the flair of a corporate brochure and none of the usability of, say, a toaster manual. The team is exhausted. You’ve debated whether to capitalize “Net Zero” seven times. Legal has deleted every adjective with a pulse. And now… it’s live.

Then comes the email from marketing that makes me want to scream into a complimentary NPR tote bag:
“Your ESG report received 4,000 clicks this year!”

Read More

What is a UI/UX Interview, And Why Investors Needed One

Multiple years of research went into the report Veerless launched in Fall 2025, ESGPS: Navigating Investor-Ready Sustainability Reporting. After reviewing 1,000s of ESG and sustainability reports from around the world, we decided to focus this first iteration of ESGPS on investor stakeholders in particular. And when we asked ourselves how to learn from that community, we knew one thing for sure: a survey wouldn’t cut it.

Read More

Friday 5 Faves – Coffee Brands Brewing Real Sustainability 

In honor of National Coffee Day, we’re spotlighting one of our favorite things: coffee, and the companies working to make it better for people and the planet. The Veerless team runs on caffeine, so we know a good brew when we taste one. We also care deeply about how it’s sourced, produced, and packaged. From regenerative farming and circular packaging to transparent supply chains, these brands show that sustainability in coffee isn’t just possible. It’s already happening. 

All of these brands meet the baseline standards you’d expect from sustainable coffee — like organic practices, ethical sourcing, and certifications that support farmers and ecosystems. What sets them apart is how they go beyond the basics to rethink how coffee is grown, packaged, and shared. 

Read More

Friday 5 Faves – Sustainable Pet Products 

At Veerless, we believe pets are more than companions—they’re family. From the treats they devour to the toys they destroy (and we happily replace), we want everything they touch to be safe, high-quality, and just as good for the planet as it is for them. By choosing sustainable pet products, we can support brands that prioritize animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility—because caring for our pets should go paw-in-paw with caring for the world they live in. These eco-friendly, socially responsible goodies let us pamper our furry friends while helping protect the planet we all call home. Because being a great pet parent can also mean being a planet hero! 

Read More

Friday 5 Faves — “CliFi” Novels, a New Genre of Climate Change Related Fiction

Most of my network knows I’m a prolific reader. Every  year, I publish my annual list of sustainability, ESG, and CR-related books on LinkedIn in January and I’m grateful it’s become a “must read” for most of you. But I have been hiding a deep, dark secret about my reading for years – I’m a binge reader. I love to read more than anything, but I’ve had trouble doing it daily since I was a child. Instead, I go on reading binges during vacations, long weekends, Audibles on car rides, etc. But this year, I vowed to make a change. Instead of saving up 10+ books to read on vacation, I set a New Year’s resolution to read “25 minutes per day in 2025” and I’ve done it. Legit, I’m at 198 days in a streak. And I’ve read 67 books so far this year. I’m not even humble bragging, friends, I’m excited about it.  

Read More
Privacy Settings
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
Youtube
Consent to display content from - Youtube
Vimeo
Consent to display content from - Vimeo
Google Maps
Consent to display content from - Google