As the intersection of technology and sustainability continues to evolve, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. This is the first blog in a series exploring how cutting-edge technology is tackling some of the planet’s biggest challenges and transforming industries for a greener, more resilient future. To kick things off, we’re diving into agriculture—where AI is revolutionizing the way we grow our food and nurture our soils.
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade since I started writing these annual sustainability book reviews. Welcome to 2025! The world is still spinning (for now), and the ESG, sustainability, and corporate responsibility universe is as dynamic as ever. Once again, I’ve assembled a reading list to keep you sharp, entertained, and maybe just a little bit outraged—let’s find that healthy grey area between existential dread and toxic optimism. The theme this year might be best noted as the intersection of capitalism and climate.
Read on for the books that both inspired and enraged me in 2024:
For many (including our Veerless team) the pink ribbons represent friends and loved ones affected by breast cancer, inspiring financial support of the cause. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, you may wonder where your donations go. Understanding how donations are used can help you maximize your impact and feel confident in giving.
Producing an annual sustainability or ESG report has clearly become table stakes in major companies around the world. In the last five years or so, though, there has been an increase in the number of companies bifurcating their DEI results and communications from their larger ESG reports and producing standalone DEI-related reports. Check out our June episode on Table Stakes Podcast for our CEO’s take on the pros and cons of DEI reporting, and check out our favorite 5 DEI reports below.
At Veerless, we strongly believe a commitment to the planet and combating climate change means little without a data-driven strategy to prove a company’s commitment. As 2023 wrapped, we began our process to become Climate Neutral Certified. This certification is awarded by the Change Climate Project, which stands as a rigorous, independent standard for companies taking real, measurable steps towards reducing their carbon emissions to zero.
With the release of Veerless’ 2023 Impact Report, we are working to “walk our talk” as a thought leader in sustainability – for ourselves and our clients. Our inaugural report is more than a document – it’s a testament to living our values, a cornerstone of our identity in the ESG landscape.
As we wrote our first report, we were inspired by many other B Corp reports globally. Today, we’re highlighting our “5 Faves,” companies whose exceptional impact reports offer both inspiration and benchmarks for excellence. Click the titles and images below to view these impressive reports.
Sustainability reporting has become table stakes for most large companies. The International Federation of Accountants estimates nearly 98% of large companies globally reported on some ESG information in 2022. Estimates vary in the health care sector, but the consensus is that less than 50% of health care companies (and even less in hospital systems specifically) are reporting on any ESG or sustainability data.
Since Veerless began as Marcy Twete Consulting in 2019, we have been hands on in the development of our clients’ ESG/Sustainability/CR and Impact reports. Our team emphasizes the importance of transparency, openness, and clarity in reporting with every project we do for clients. Internally, we’ve “walked our talk” in transparency by becoming B Corp Certified in 2021. But something was missing – a report. B Corps are required to recertify their scores every three years, and we look forward to our recertification in 2024. But we also wanted to create a singular place for our stakeholders to see our impact at work.
It’s year 6 of my annual reading list dedicated to the books that will make you a more sustainable, ethical, responsible leader. This year has been a wild ride for me and for my team. After almost 4 years as a solopreneur, I decided to expand my business in 2023. I brought on a team of incredible leaders this year, rebranded our company – Veerless – and continued to help companies of all shapes and sizes grow their sustainable impact globally. Together with my team, we’ve been focused on “leveling up” all year, and the books I bring to this list have been instrumental in that process. These books have been the cornerstone of my learning as a leader and my team’s learning processes as they continue to build their expertise, breadth and depth our clients need to succeed.
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