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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

ESG, Net Zero, Sustainability, Veerless News

April 19, 2024

Choosing Carbon Offsets That Pass the Bullshit Test

There’s a word in the sustainability space that, when spoken, often feels like one should look to the left and right to make sure no one hears them say……offsets. Since John Oliver’s takedown (a skilled one, I might say) of the carbon offset industry in summer 2022, our field has collectively gathered one big proverbial rug to sweep offsets under in many ways. In the last few weeks, internal turmoil about offsets has publicly plagued the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and so the conversation continues. (PS – It also continues on our podcast – find the companion episode to this blogpost on Table Stakes.)

Marcy Twete

ESG, Net Zero, Reporting, Sustainability, Veerless News

April 17, 2024

Veerless Becomes Carbon Neutral Certified

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.

Marcy Twete

ESG, Reporting, Sustainability

April 10, 2024

Veerless Favorites: B Corp Impact Reports

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.

Marcy Twete

ESG, Reporting, Sustainability

April 8, 2024

Veerless Favorites: Hospital/Health Care Sustainability Reports – When Message Meets Mission

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.

Kristen Fischer

ESG, Social Impact, Sustainability

January 11, 2024

Your 2024 ESG, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Reading List

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.

Marcy Twete