In a world where new AI tools are launched almost every day, many now promise to simplify sustainability and ESG reporting for businesses. But for small companies and SMEs, most ESG software remains too complex, too expensive, or designed for large corporates. At HowtoESG, we tested a new tool that claims to change that: Sprig […]
In today’s evolving sustainability landscape, corporate ESG reporting is no longer only relevant for large multinational companies. As regulatory frameworks like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) continue to reshape how organisations disclose sustainability data, a new reporting tool has emerged that’s gaining rapid traction: the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME). While VSME
“Should I make the career switch to sustainability?” It’s the question Macarena Carmona Schwartzmann wrestled with after eight steady years as a fisheries lawyer in Peru. Five years later, she’s lived in three countries, held three different ESG roles in England, and learned exactly what it takes to build a career in environmental sustainability from
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Making a career change into sustainability can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re mid-career. The right courses can help you build credibility, understand the fundamentals, and demonstrate your commitment to potential employers. Here are the courses worth your time if you’re serious about switching into a sustainability role. Start Here: Core Foundation Courses Before diving into
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Stepping into the role of Sustainability Lead—especially as a team of one—can feel daunting. The right questions in your first month will help you quickly understand your organization’s landscape, identify opportunities, and set a credible, actionable plan. Use this checklist as your onboarding guide for immediate impact. Ambition, motivation, and direction 1. How would the
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Creating a sustainability policy is one of the first important steps for a company that is getting started on sustainability. But not all policies are created equal—some drive real change while others gather dust on corporate websites. Why having a good policy matters: A sustainability policy serves as your organization’s sustainability compass, providing clear direction
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Practical advice and a sustainability checklist for solo sustainability professionals trying to make a difference—without burning out. Let’s be real: ESG is massive. Climate change, social impact, regulatory compliance, supply chains, net zero… it can feel like the whole world is on your shoulders—especially when you are the entire sustainability team. If you’ve ever thought,
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We have to say it: your sustainability report is probably putting people to sleep. You need to know how to communicate sustainability data to stakeholders effectively, but right now your important sustainability progress is probably lost in technical jargon. You’ve got important sustainability progress to share, but “we reduced emissions by 23%” doesn’t exactly inspire
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The reality: ESG requests for professional services are now standard If you run a consulting firm, accounting practice, law office, or any professional service business, you’ve likely received that email: a client asking for your EcoVadis score, CDP report, or another ESG assessment. ESG requests for professional services have evolved from a “nice-to-have” to table
At Howtoesg, we’re all about working smarter, not harder—especially when it comes to using AI for sustainability. So we ran an experiment: could AI help us quickly find the best carbon calculators for small businesses? We tested four leading AI tools—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity—to see if they could consistently recommend suitable carbon calculators that
For small businesses in the Professional Services sector
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