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?