Alan GuttermanReporting and Communications are Important Pillars of Racial Equity and Inclusion the WorkplaceCompanies cannot engage in effective and authentic advocacy for social change unless diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are embedded…11h ago11h ago
Alan GuttermanGetting Started with Sustainability Reporting? Look Locally for GuidanceThe Supreme Court has created significant uncertainty regarding the power of federal regulatory bodies to mandate sustainability reporting…2d ago2d ago
Alan GuttermanSustainability for Startups Begins with Joining the UN Global CompactThe United Nations Global Compact, often referred to simply as the “Global Compact”, is a voluntary initiative launched in 1999 that is…Jul 8Jul 8
Alan GuttermanEU Sustainability Reporting: A PrimerEarlier this year, the European Union (“EU”) established a new global standard for sustainability reporting. Although EU regulation is…Jun 26Jun 26
Alan GuttermanEmerging Fund Managers Need to be Prepared for LP ESG Due DiligenceA paper published by Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”) in 2022 explored the development of the incorporation of environmental…Jun 24Jun 24
Alan GuttermanSASB and IFRS Standards are Integral Elements of Harmonized Sustainability Reporting LandscapeAlongside the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”), companies engaged in sustainability reporting need to take notice of the Sustainability…Jun 19Jun 19
Alan GuttermanPrinciples for Responsible Investment: A Path to Responsible Venture Capital Investment PracticeA paper published by Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”) in 2022 explored the development of the incorporation of environmental…Jun 17Jun 17
Alan GuttermanGRI Standards: A Fundamental Tool for Sustainable EntrepreneurshipWhen I begin working with sustainable entrepreneurs, one of the first things that I do is recommend that they become familiar with the…Jun 5Jun 5
Alan GuttermanFrameworks and Standards for Sustainability Reporting: The Alphabet SoupInternational organizations, such as the UN, regional organizations (e.g., the EU), stock exchanges, and independent organizations (e.g…May 291May 291
Alan GuttermanClimate Action Should Be Part of Every Sustainable Entrepreneur’s Business ModelIn 2022, the UN recognized the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. While States are generally held to be…May 28May 28