Beyond the Bow: Our Veerless Blog

ESG, Net Zero, Reporting, Sustainability

June 30, 2026

California Pumps the Brakes: CARB Defers the First SB 253 Emissions Reporting Deadline to November 10, 2026

If your company has been racing toward an August deadline to file its first greenhouse gas emissions report in California, you’ve been gifted three more months on the clock. On June 24, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced it intends to push the first-year reporting deadline under SB 253 from August 10, 2026 to November 10, 2026. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what your team should be doing right now.

Katie Yoder

Veerless News

June 23, 2026

Veerless is Proudly Family Operated: Celebrating National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day

In 2018, after leaving my corporate role in sustainability, I first took on some freelance work simply to fill the gap in my time and finances while I looked for another role. I quickly found that I loved consulting, and over the course of that first year found myself saying “no” to in-house opportunities and saying “yes” to freelance projects. This led to incorporating as an LLC and growing my solo shop to what in late 2022 became an unsustainable pace that had led to significant burnout on my part. I had a choice – to downsize my number of clients and projects or to start growing my company with external hires.

At this point in Veerless’ journey, I had already received B Corp Certification, and I took very seriously the commitments of B Corps to hire ethically and responsibly. I knew bringing team members into the company would present financial commitments, new risks, but also new rewards and opportunities. I took some time away in December 2022 to truly consider my next steps and connect to my purpose as a business owner in this incredible field and here’s what I came to: it wasn’t enough for this company to help me achieve my dreams. I wanted it to do the same for the people who worked with me, and I also wanted it to be a catalyst for both achievement and legacy building for my family. So in January 2023, I made my first two job offers – to my husband, Charlie, and the second to one of my closest family members and friends, Kris. And by March 2023, we were around our dining room table as a team of three (see photo below).

Marcy Twete

Friday 5 Faves, Sustainability

June 10, 2026

5 Faves: Sustainable Loungewear Brands

There’s something especially appealing about loungewear. These are the pieces we reach for on slow mornings, work-from-home days, long flights, and cozy evenings. Because they’re worn so often, they also offer an opportunity to make more intentional choices about the materials we bring closest to our skin and the companies we support.

This week’s 5 Faves highlights brands that are rethinking comfort through a sustainability lens. From organic cotton and non-toxic fabrics to innovative materials and responsible manufacturing, these companies are proving that comfort and conscious consumption can go hand in hand.

Marcy Twete

Uncategorized

May 19, 2026

5 Faves: Graduation Gifts for a Sustainable and Impact-Driven Generation

Graduation season is here, and today’s graduates are entering adulthood at a time when climate awareness, conscious consumption, and social impact matter more than ever. This generation has grown up alongside conversations about climate change, circularity, ethical production, and corporate responsibility — and many are actively looking for ways to align their purchases and lifestyles with their values.

Marcy Twete

Client Feature, ESG, Social Impact

May 11, 2026

Where Data Infrastructure Meets Community: Cologix in Jacksonville, North Florida

When people talk about data centers today, the conversation typically starts with the significant growth of the industry.

AI training and AI inference. Hybrid and multi-cloud. Data. Compute. Megawatts. Cooling technologies.

But if you spend time on the ground, another reality becomes clear. Data centers aren’t just a part of the digital infrastructure. They’re embedded in their communities and consider themselves neighbors.

Ann Thomas

Friday 5 Faves

May 5, 2026

5 Faves Snacks – Simple Choices for Busy Days

May has a way of showing up with a to-do list already in hand—especially for moms. School routines are still in full swing, afternoons blur into practices and pickups, and weekends somehow fill themselves. In the middle of all that, having a few go-to snacks tucked away can be a small but meaningful win—something that keeps everyone going and gives moms one less thing to think about.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re highlighting a few snack brands (plus one simple storage solution) that fit seamlessly into real life. These are the kinds of easy-to-pack, easy-to-grab options that busy moms actually reach for—thoughtfully made, widely available, and ready to support those everyday moments, whether it’s a quick car snack or a quiet pause between everything else.

Kristen Fischer

ESG

April 24, 2026

5 Faves: Spring Gardening Swaps (That Actually Make a Difference)

Spring gardening has a way of turning into a reset—new plants, fresh soil, a trip (or three) to the garden center. And while there’s nothing wrong with starting fresh, a more sustainable approach isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing a few things more thoughtfully.

Small, practical shifts can add up over time, and gardening is no different. Whether you’re working with a backyard, a few raised beds, or a couple of containers on a patio, these five swaps are simple ways to approach the season with a little more intention.

Kristen Fischer

ESG, Net Zero, Policy, Reporting, Sustainability

March 30, 2026

Proposed Changes to Scope 2 Accounting On Their Way

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol is in the middle of the biggest update to Scope 2 Guidance since 2015. The proposed changes reset what counts as a credible electricity claim, particularly for market-based Scope 2. The new guidelines require more granular data (hourly), tighter boundaries in sourcing, and explicit clarifications in GHG accounting.

Public consultation from stakeholder closed on January 31^st 2026, where feedback will be analyzed. The Scope 2 Technical Working Group at Greenhouse Gas Protocol will likely run a second consultation period before we can expect the new standard in 2027.

Katie Yoder

ESG

March 30, 2026

ESG’s Awkward Phase: 5 Lessons from Parenting Teens

There’s a moment in parenting when things begin to shift. If you’ve experienced it, you know the feeling—the child who once took everything at face value starts asking more questions, forming their own opinions, and seeing the world a little differently. It can feel unfamiliar at first—but it’s also a sign that something is changing.

In many ways, ESG is in a similar place.

Kristen Fischer

Uncategorized

March 20, 2026

5 Faves B Corps – Mindful Choices for Daily Life

March is B Corp Month, and we’re excited to spotlight five companies we admire that have earned B Corp Certification. Awarded by B Lab, this certification recognizes businesses that meet high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. Companies undergo a rigorous B Impact Assessment and must demonstrate strong performance, governance, and public disclosure to qualify.

For us, being a B Corp is about more than a label—it’s about choosing to put people, communities, and the environment at the center of how you do business. These five brands inspire us with the ways they integrate purpose into everyday products, from food to beauty and self-care.

Marcy Twete

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