You’re about to sign on a new client you’ve been excited about and you see this in your inbox: “Can you share your company’s sustainability policy and environmental action plan?” Your heart skips a beat. You don’t have one. You’re not even sure what they’re really asking for. Sound familiar? Many small businesses face this […]
AI tools for ESG reporting are developing fast, but the gap between the hype and what actually works in practice is still large. Over the last few months I’ve been testing different AI tools and workflows for real sustainability reporting tasks to see what actually saves time and what doesn’t. This is a practitioner’s honest
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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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What is carbon accounting? Carbon accounting is the process of measuring and tracking your business’s greenhouse gas emissions. This helps your business understand environmental impact, comply with regulations, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and emissions. Why carbon accounting matters for SMEs How to choose the right carbon accounting platform as an SME Selecting 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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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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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
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