The Brussels Effect Strikes Again: How the CSRD & Other EU ESG Regulations Impact U.S. Companies
A new combination of three key forces will mean that any company seeking to maintain a reputable and defensible position in respect to sustainability must address European Sustainability and ESG requirements. June of 2023 will see the release of the...
5 Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
Extend your environmental stewardship by encouraging green practices at work. How can your company serve as a shining example and lead the way toward environmental sustainability? At Benchmark Gensuite®, we provide ESG software and sustainability solutions that help our users...
Changes are Coming and GRI Reporting Companies Need to Pay Attention
Founded in 1997 in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill (then the biggest oil spill the United States had ever seen), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) aimed to create a standard for environmental accounting and reporting, and to measure...
Even Without the SEC, Scope 3 Emissions Measurement, Management, and Disclosure Remains Paramount for Companies
The ESG disclosure landscape here in the US is proving as dynamic as ever, particularly on the regulatory front. Most recently, as numerous outlets have reported in the last few days, the rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
4 Ways to Optimize Supply Chain Sustainability and Appeal to Global Investor Circles
Can supply chains affect your organization’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals? About 80% of global trade moves through supply chains, making supply chain sustainability indispensable to your organization’s ESG reporting commitments. With sustainability metrics driving impact investments across the...
Reflections on the 2022 Benchmark Gensuite® Impact Conference
Upon returning home from Benchmark’s annual customer conference—Impact 2022—I couldn’t help but take issue with something I read in that week’s edition of The Economist, a favorite magazine of mine. In a piece entitled “The woolliest words in business,” the...
5 Steps to Effectively Manage Sustainability Risks in Business
Business Sustainability Risk Management Organizations worldwide are under pressure to comply with global and regional environmental regulations. From opting for renewable energy resources to using sustainable materials in production, businesses are actively looking for ways to align their profit goals...
Benchmark Gensuite® Recognized by Gartner® as Representative Vendor of Supplier Sustainability Applications
The need for responsible sourcing and supply chain sustainability is present and quickly evolving. According to Gartner®, “Supplier sustainability applications enable organizations to collect and assess supplier performance on responsible sourcing requirements covering environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. They...
EU Taxonomy Explained: Breaking Down the 4 Criteria for Sustainability & ESG
European Union Taxonomy – A New Driver for Sustainability and ESG While the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) value has been discussed in the financial community for several decades, the last 12-18 months has seen an explosive...
5 Reasons Your Organization Should Adopt Sustainability Management Programs
Consumers are increasingly demanding businesses go green, which has pushed many industries to adopt sustainability management programs to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Organizations must now be able to align their operations with improved industry standards while responding to consumer...
Benchmark Gensuite® Receives Minority Growth Investment from Vista Equity Partners Learn more
