Jennifer Duffy
/ August 26, 2026
Small businesses may soon face sustainability questionnaires from larger customers, requiring them to provide details on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. As large companies must disclose their supply chain emissions, transparency and commitment to sustainability are key. Responding with ongoing efforts can strengthen supplier relationships amid rising sustainability demands.
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Jennifer Duffy
/ June 29, 2026
Notes from the Maryland Energy & Environment for Manufacturers Conference Small businesses, especially manufacturers, are having challenges with managing energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. How can they be more efficient? How can they lower costs? How can they make the best use of
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Jennifer Duffy
/ May 12, 2026
Small businesses can optimize sustainability reporting by understanding their industry sector's specific impacts. While sector type influences material topics, objectives and stakeholder expectations are more crucial for small enterprises. Following established standards like the GRI can streamline processes, focusing on a few relevant topics, especially regarding greenhouse gas emissions.
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Jennifer Duffy
/ February 3, 2026
What’s new in sustainability reporting for 2026 The past few years have been a roller coaster of new regulations and expectations around sustainability. It can be a lot for small organizations to navigate. Knowing these top sustainability reporting trends can help your business prepare for
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Jennifer Duffy
/ January 5, 2026
It’s the new year and maybe, at your company, leadership or team members have decided that it’s important to begin the process of sustainability reporting. That’s great! Now, what? Many times businesses jump into sustainability reporting because a customer or other stakeholder asked for data.
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Jennifer Duffy
/ December 31, 2025
How to avoid greenwashing I went to a farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago and stopped at a stand for a locally owned coffee roasting company. The word “SUSTAINABLE” was printed in bold green letters on some of their bags of coffee. I
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