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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

ESG, Reporting

March 16, 2026

Angry with EcoVadis? Join the Club

Understanding Why Many Companies Downgraded Their EcoVadis Medals

If your company’s EcoVadis medal dropped this year, take a breath. It likely wasn’t a performance failure. Over the past two assessment cycles, EcoVadis has introduced fundamental methodology changes that have reshaped how medals are awarded across its network. The result? Companies with stable or even improving raw scores are watching their medals slide from Platinum to Silver, Gold to Bronze, or off the podium entirely. The frustration is understandable.

At Veerless, we’ve heard from clients, peers, and partners across industries who are asking the same questions: What changed? Why did our medal drop when our score went up? And is EcoVadis still the right investment?

Ann Thomas

Uncategorized

March 5, 2026

5 Faves: Women’s History Month Edition

Women’s History Month is a celebration, but it is also a call to pay attention. During March, turn your attention to the women and companies who are building, leading, and rewriting the rules in industries of business in ways that build inclusive workplaces and marketplaces for all.

This year’s Women’s History Month 5 Faves, we are spotlighting brands that do more than market to women. They invest in, design for and advocate for women.

Here are five brands proving that when women are centered, entire industries evolve.

Marcy Twete

ESG, ESGPS, Reporting, Sustainability

March 3, 2026

5 Quick Ways to Make Your ESG Report AI-Ready

The first reader of your ESG report will not be a human. Investors, analysts, rating agencies, and prospective partners are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and custom research agents to search, summarize, compare, and extract insights from sustainability disclosures. Because of this, the way your report is structured now matters just as much information it contains.

The good news is you don’t need to overhaul your reporting process. A few intentional design and formatting choices make the difference between an ESG report that AI tools can read and one that leaves critical data locked behind beautiful but unreadable PDF layouts. This blog outlines five practical ways to make your ESG report more readable, searchable, and useful, for people who read your reports and the AI tools they use.

Charlie Beck

Friday 5 Faves

February 19, 2026

Friday 5 Faves: Watch Brands Redefining Time With Sustainability

Watches are, at their best, a “buy it for life” item, which is inherently a strong tenet of sustainable consumer purchasing. They’re designed to last, to be repaired, and to mark moments over years, sometimes generations. That inherent longevity makes the category an interesting one for sustainability. When done thoughtfully, watchmaking can move away from disposability and toward craftsmanship, transparency, and responsibility.

This week’s 5 Faves highlights watch brands that are thinking beyond aesthetics and precision. From renewable energy innovation to supply chain traceability and community revitalization, these companies are using timepieces as a platform for broader impact.

Marcy Twete

Friday 5 Faves

February 12, 2026

5 Faves: Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts (Still Thoughtful, Still Aligned)

Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on even the most organized among us. The good news? A meaningful gift doesn’t require weeks of planning—just a little intention. These five favorites are easy to find, genuinely delightful, and aligned with brands and makers doing things the right way.

Marcy Twete

DEI, ESG, Sustainability

February 4, 2026

Veerless’ 2025 ESG Rewind: A Year of Recalibration

For sustainability professionals, January marked both the start of the new year and the one year mark of a new administration with outsized impact on the sustainability space as well. As we walk into the second month of 2026, the Veerless team took some time to look back at 2025 and the shifts in sustainability we all felt this past year.

It’s no secret that political pressure in the U.S. affected sentiment around ESG for companies both stateside and around the world. But as strong as that influence was, it certainly wasn’t the only global trend affecting our field. Evolving global rules, shifts in expectations around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and other social topics, and louder conversations about the role of business in today’s global environment forced many organizations to retreat and recalibrate. “Wait and see” became a common adage for internal leaders and consulting leaders alike.

Katie Yoder

“Beyond the Bow” – Our Veerless Blog

Understanding Why Many Companies Downgraded Their EcoVadis Medals