2025 Rewind: Key Takeaways from the GRF ESG Summit
For the second consecutive year, GRF held its popular ESG Summit with leading experts in the Environmental, Social, and Governance field. The group shared their knowledge on complex ESG risks, legal challenges in DEI initiatives, successful ESG strategies, carbon offset projects, and the latest financial accounting guidance for environmental credits. This year’s program emphasized the…
Balancing Sustainability and Supply Chain Security in a Complex World
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy and more sustainability in business practices, the conversation around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is evolving. While organizations are under pressure to reduce carbon footprints and embrace green technology, they must also contend with complex supply chain dependencies and geopolitical tensions especially when it comes to securing the…
The Road to Sustainability: Linking FAR Compliance with ESG and SDG Goals
Discover how the U.S. government’s increasing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is transforming federal procurement practices. This whitepaper explores the integration of ESG objectives into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), highlighting the importance of sustainability, climate risk, and responsible supply chains for federal contractors. Learn how to develop a robust ESG strategy and achieve compliance with FAR.
Clean Energy Tax Credits for Nonprofit Organizations
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) includes a host of tax incentives intended to accelerate investments in clean energy solutions. Nonprofit organizations that participate in clean energy projects or investments may benefit from these incentives. Proposed regulations under the IRA allow tax-exempt organizations to benefit from certain clean energy credits, by electing direct payment…
Key takeaways from GRF’s 2024 ESG Summit
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, GRF brought together a panel of leading industry experts to provide a comprehensive overview of ESG, including current trends and regulations for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The half-day summit was jam packed with actionable information and advice. Save the date! GRF’s ESG Summit…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Understanding and Reporting on Scopes 1, 2, and 3
Many organizations are actively working to diminish their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When tracking and reporting progress, the terms ‘Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions’ are frequently used. But what do these designations mean? Scopes 1, 2, and 3 Defined The ‘scopes’ for reporting come from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), an international organization…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Defining Scopes 1, 2, and 3
Many organizations are actively working to diminish their greenhouse gas emissions. When tracking and reporting progress, the terms ‘Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions’ are frequently used. But what do these designations truly signify? On the journey to achieving net zero emissions, organizations measure and assess their greenhouse gas emissions through three distinct ‘scopes.’ The…