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April 3, 2025

Sustainability on the Move: Lessons from Scandinavian Travel

When you work in sustainability, it’s hard to turn off your “green radar”—especially when you travel. Every transportation choice, every hotel stay, every meal is an opportunity to observe how the world is changing (or not) when it comes to sustainability. Recently, we at Veerless had the opportunity to travel through Scandinavia—Marcy to Norway and Kristen to Finland. While our trips had different purposes, we returned inspired by the same thing: a clear, thoughtful commitment to sustainability woven into the fabric of daily life and travel in this part of the world.

Kristen Fischer

B Corp, Climate Neutral, Friday 5 Faves

March 20, 2025

Friday 5 Faves – Certified B Corps

Veerless is honored to have recently received our recertification from B Corp (learn more in our 2024 Impact Report). Part of our joy in the B Corp community is not just being a B Corp, but in forging relationships with other B Corps, their owners and team members, and patronizing B Corps in our personal lives as team members.

In celebration of March B Corp Month, we’re highlighting five companies we love that have earned B Corp Certification. Awarded by B Lab, this certification recognizes businesses meeting high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. Companies undergo a rigorous B Impact Assessment and must excel in performance, governance, and public disclosure to qualify.

These five B Corps are setting the standard for sustainability in their industries, from ethically sourced materials to partnerships that encourage underrepresented populations to engage in sports. They produce some of our favorite products while driving meaningful change.

Kristen Fischer

Climate Neutral, ESG, Net Zero, Reporting, Sustainability

March 11, 2025

The Hidden Environmental and Social Costs of Your Social Media Apps

Scrolling through your favorite social media app feels harmless. However, behind every like, share, and video stream is an enormous digital infrastructure consuming vast amounts of energy, raising ethical concerns, and influencing the social fabric of our world. Let’s break it down.

Katie Yoder

AI, Biodiversity, Sustainability

February 21, 2025

AI for Biodiversity: How AI is Transforming Conservation and Protecting Our Planet

The urgency to protect Earth’s biodiversity has never been greater. With ecosystems under constant threat from climate change, habitat destruction, and pollution, the need for innovative, data-driven solutions is clear. AI isn’t just an emerging tool—it’s a game-changer, revolutionizing conservation with cutting-edge analysis, predictive power, and real-time action to protect species and habitats.

This isn’t just another tech trend. It’s a bold shift in how we approach biodiversity conservation, where intelligence meets strategy, and ambition fuels action. As the World Council for Sustainable Business Development notes, “if biodiversity loss is bad for humans, it’s also bad for business.” The world needs more action on biodiversity protection. In this third installment of our AI and Sustainability series, we explore how AI is shaking up traditional conservation methods.

Lindsay Brand

B Corp, ESG, Friday 5 Faves, Sustainability

February 14, 2025

Friday 5 Faves – Wine & Chocolate Brands Building Ethical Sourcing and Biodiversity

This Valentine’s Day, we’re spotlighting five companies that are setting the standard for sustainability in their wine and chocolate-making practices. From ethical sourcing and biodiverse farming practices, to actioning their core values in their communities, these brands create small indulgences that have a meaningful impact.

Kristen Fischer

Climate Neutral, Social Impact, Sustainability

February 7, 2025

Friday 5 Faves – Sustainable Fashion Brands That Are Redefining Eco-Friendly Style

Sustainability in fashion isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement reshaping the industry. But with so much greenwashing, how do you find ethical fashion brands that truly walk the talk? In this blog post, we’re spotlighting five sustainable fashion companies that are redefining what it means to be eco-conscious and stylish. From solar-powered production to made-to-order fashion, these brands prove that sustainability and great design go hand in hand.

Lindsay Brand

AI, Sustainability

January 30, 2025

A Smarter Approach to the Circular Economy

The global circular economy is at a crossroads. Despite heightened awareness and rapid technological progress, only 7.2% of the global economy functions in a truly circular manner—a concerning step backward (source). Addressing this critical gap demands innovative, scalable solutions driven by intelligence, precision, and systemic change. This is the second installment in our AI and Sustainability blog series, exploring pioneering companies leveraging AI to drive innovative solutions for a more circular economy.

Lindsay Brand

ESG, Policy, Sustainability

January 21, 2025

States and Cities Step Up in a New Era of Climate Action

We have entered a new era in federal climate policy, one that can be at once frustrating and demotivating for sustainability professionals in the U.S. and around the world. There is a light, however, in the way states and cities across the U.S. are stepping up so stand firm on climate action.

Katie Yoder

AI, ESG, Sustainability

January 13, 2025

Cultivating the Future: The Intersection of Agriculture and AI

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.

Lindsay Brand

ESG, Sustainability

January 7, 2025

Your 2025 ESG, Sustainability, and Corporate Responsibility Reading List

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:

Marcy Twete

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