Season 2: Sustainability Foundations
We believe that what is good for people and the planet will inherently be good for profitability; in the marketplace, we call this sustainability. Season 2 focuses on the foundations of sustainability work, such as transparency, data collection, carbon management, and reporting.
Featuring
Mike Troupos
Danny McGee
Wendy Schlett
Brian Pageau
Episode 1: Meet Our New Sustainability Team
For years, Foresight focused solely on energy. But with the growing need to help clients with sustainability, we acquired the Sustainable Research Group to build a holistic suite of consulting services. Meet the team.
Episode 2: The Experts Define Sustainability
How do we define sustainability? It may seem nebulous, but here’s what we believe is foundational to the concept.
Episode 3: Wendy's Superpower
At Foresight, our team members are real-life superheroes. What's Wendy’s superpower?
Episode 4: Danny's Superpower
Self-admittedly, Danny isn’t good with structure (despite being an engineer). But his superpower gives him a specific skillset for sustainability.
Episode 5: Market Pressure for Sustainability Work
A significant driver of sustainability is market pressure, and it's not going away. The time is now to be proactive.
Episode 6: ESG Reporting Mechanisms Explained
There are lots of reporting mechanisms and formats for transparency, but all hinge on verifiable data.
Episode 7: Scope 1, 2, and 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Carbon emissions are calculated as Scope 1, 2, or 3. What are the differences?
Episode 8: How to Collect Data for Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions
What metrics go into calculating Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and where do you find them?
Episode 9: What are Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
Scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions are trickier to calculate (there are 15 categories!), but their impact on your carbon strategy is massive.
Episode 10: What is a Materiality Study?
A critical first step to sustainability is determining what's important to your stakeholders. It’s called Materiality.
Episode 11: Why Pursue a Company Certification?
Like product certifications, company certifications tell an important story about your sustainability efforts.
Episode 12: What are the Different Types of Sustainability Reports?
What’s the difference between a sustainability report and a corporate responsibility report? Are they interchangeable?