What Does the Net-Zero Standard Mean for Science-Based Targets?

The SBTi recently launched the Net-Zero Standard. It is the world’s first framework for corporate net-zero target formulation based on climate research. It has also introduced two new ways of articulating science-based targets: near-term and long-term. This blog highlights what these new phrases represent and how they connect to more traditional science-based aims. The following article was […]
ESG & Sustainability Reporting: Enhesa shares 3 things to know about the future

We are honored to have a guest author on our blog, Mary Foley, Expert Services Strategy Director from Enhesa. Partner to multi-national corporations that want to help make the world a better place, Enhesa empowers businesses through comprehensive EHS and product compliance intelligence. Mary Foley has been working directly with these companies to enhance their […]
CDP Reporting 2021 Scores Released

Last week, CDP released the 2021 scores for its Climate Change disclosures. Over 14,000 organisations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2021, including more than 13,000 companies worth over 64% of global market capitalisation, and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. In the year of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report and COP26, the need […]
Creating a Business Case for a Quality Management System

There’s never been a more critical time to invest in a quality management system (QMS) to help elevate the quality of your business. But creating a successful business case to justify a quality management system means you have to approach it holistically. Every stakeholder in the value chain must buy into the business case you […]
What is the Cost of Poor Quality?

Placing the cost of poor quality (COPQ) in context to all stakeholders (particularly, stakeholders in IT) requires that you’re able to turn to the right data at the right time to make your business case. The cost of poor quality (i.e., scrap, rework, returns, external failures, and so on) can give upper-level decision makers a […]
Balancing the Cost of Quality, Technology Investments, and Integrated QMS

In today’s global manufacturing industry, balancing the cost of quality, investments in technology, and integrated quality management systems presents a never-ending series of challenges for your company. Cost of quality is arguably one of your organization’s most important holistic metrics, but too many organizations have neglected the complex interplay between investments in good quality and […]
4 Ways Software Can Help You Achieve Your Sustainability and ESG Goals

When it comes to sustainability and ESG, we know companies are at varying levels of maturity. If you’re at the beginning of your sustainability journey, you may be asking yourself where to start to get visibility into current performance, looking for ways to identify what data you already have, and trying to find the best […]
The State of Automotive Quality

The global automotive industry is currently undergoing a period of rapid change and growth, thanks to emerging technology. As electric and autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning continue to disrupt the industry, these technological advancements and increasing market demand presents manufacturers with an opportunity to benefit from this wide-ranging industrial transformation and how […]
Sustainability and ESG: Challenges and Solutions

Who knew that committing to doing good could wind up being so much work? As more organizations embrace sustainability and practices that reflect strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, many are finding that success in this world is by no means guaranteed. You can say you’re going to change your business model to make […]
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy: Top Questions Answered

With the Green Deal, the European Union not only wants to send a signal, but is also putting an ambitious plan for sustainable transformation into concrete terms. The EU Taxonomy and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are key instruments to direct capital into sustainable economic activities and increasing transparency about sustainability performance. Below we […]