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The ESG and Sustainability Deskbook for Business:

A Guide to Policy, Regulation, and Practice

By Kristyn Noeth

The interest in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) from stakeholders across all sectors is growing and will continue to do so as we are in the most pivotal decade for meeting the global goals on climate change and sustainable development. This book is a compendium of the international agreements, regulatory advancements, and current practicum to inform a 360-degree viewpoint of the organizations, frameworks, and stakeholders that shape the evolving landscape.

Written in a straightforward and conversational tone, you’ll embark on a knowledge journey on the progression of ESG and sustainability and how it directly shapes and informs current practice. It provides insights, discussion, and topical briefings as a side-by-side reader to accompany the rise of ESG and sustainability in business and the markets. The flow of information and reader education begins with the origins of sustainability in international treaties and policy. It then moves on to theadvent and differentiation of ESG, sustainability, and social responsibility; provides substantive issue briefings on the key “E,” “S,” and “G” factors. You’ll continue by walking through the global regulatory and standards paradigms; delve into ESG ratings and indices; and examine in-depth analysis of the respective roles of the corporation, the financial and investment sector, the international bodies, the business interest groups, the NGOs and third-party organizations, and the philanthropic community.

You’ll also see that corporations and investors are advancing ESG and sustainability strategies and programs at a record pace. What were once regarded as “nice-to-have” initiatives with voluntary reporting have moved into the regulated sphere with mandatory public disclosures and reporting requirements on greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk and transition planning, biodiversity and nature-related impacts, supply chain transparency, anti-bribery and corruption, human rights, human capital, and board diversity. The ESG and Sustainability Deskbook for Business threads the needle with best practices, case studies, and takeaways to illustrate the applications and to enhance understanding. Learn more.

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Kristyn Noeth

President, Verde Impact LLC

Kristyn is the President of Verde Impact LLC, an ESG consulting and advisory firm. She is an accomplished climate, sustainability, social impact and ESG leader, with more than 25 years in the field including leadership roles in global corporations, charitable organizations and the White House.

Kristyn is a go-to adviser, program builder and speaker. She is the ESG & Sustainability Advisor to the award-winning broadcast, Advancements with Ted Danson, now in its 13th season of showcasing stories on technological innovation and global solutions that are transforming our world. As a keen storyteller in the ESG space, Kristyn has also been a featured speaker on CSPAN and Bloomberg, quoted in the press on climate change, board diversity, the clean energy transition and the SEC climate disclosure rule, and has authored pertinent publications in the field.

“The present feels like a watershed moment in the prominence of ESG."

—Kristyn Noeth, American Lawyer
“Transitioning to a clean energy economy is critical to both energy security and economic security.”

—Kristyn Noeth, Advancements
"This report, "Safe and Smart: Making After - School Hours Work for Kids," provides evidence of the impact that safe, enriching, and high quality after-school opportunities can have on our children and youth.”

—Attorney General Janet Reno & Secretary of Education Richard Riley
"The proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule 'is potentially a big lift even for companies that have been reporting on climate to make sure they’re compliant. And for companies where this hasn’t been the top-level priority of all of their ESG work, this has been raised to that level.”'

—Kristyn Noeth, American Lawyer
“The United Nations reports we are at a global pivot point on climate change and that any further delay will miss a rapidly closing window to secure a livable future. This is the most critical decade for climate solutions.”

—Kristyn Noeth, Advancements
“The NASDAQ ‘disclosure rule is likely the best model going forward’ on board diversity following the California setbacks.”

—Krisyn Noeth, Bloomberg
“Best practices include an annual board training and periodic review of the ESG program and strategy – and refreshing those to ensure alignment with business goals.”

—Kristyn Noeth, ESG in the Boardroom Podcast
“Global climate change continues to be one of the most pressing issues of our time as we have not yet made significant progress to halt the planet’s warming temperature.”

—Kristyn Noeth, Advancements
“Working on the societal and public policy issues and being able to have impact both on the global issues we face, such as climate, as well as having local impact on communities is what gives me purpose."

—Kristyn Noeth, Law360
“ESG factors are important to the longterm value of a company.”

—Kristyn Noeth, ESG in the Boardroom Podcast
“An annual board refresh is a good time to assess the oversight of ESG issues and the committee structure and alignment.”

—Kristyn Noeth, ESG in the Boardroom Podcast
“Two new laws – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act – infuse an estimated $479B into vital climate initiatives. That’s a gamechanger.”

—Kristyn Noeth, Advancements
“We see this consistently now in the big public companies – there is a responsible corporate officer for ESG who reports to the board regularly.”

—Kristyn Noeth, ESG in the Boardroom Podcast
“While many renewable technologies have been around for decades, the ability to scale those technologies and bring them to market was restricted by relative costs, infrastructure limitations and regulatory hurdles. The good news is that many of those technologies are becoming more commercially viable.”

—Kristyn Noeth, Advancements
“It’s such an interesting time for me as a practitioner in this space and having been in the space for a long time, to see so many companies in the private sector really leading the way and wanting to be market leaders on ESG issues.”

—Kristyn Noeth, Law360

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Purpose-driven leadership. Shared purpose.

The ESG and Sustainability Deskbook for Business:

A Guide to Policy, Regulation, and Practice

The ESG Blog

Media & Speaking

Advisory & Consulting

Kristyn Noeth

“The present feels like a watershed moment in the prominence of ESG."

“Transitioning to a clean energy economy is critical to both energy security and economic security.”

"This report, "Safe and Smart: Making After - School Hours Work for Kids," provides evidence of the impact that safe, enriching, and high quality after-school opportunities can have on our children and youth.”

"The proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule 'is potentially a big lift even for companies that have been reporting on climate to make sure they’re compliant. And for companies where this hasn’t been the top-level priority of all of their ESG work, this has been raised to that level.”'

“The United Nations reports we are at a global pivot point on climate change and that any further delay will miss a rapidly closing window to secure a livable future. This is the most critical decade for climate solutions.”

“The NASDAQ ‘disclosure rule is likely the best model going forward’ on board diversity following the California setbacks.”

“Best practices include an annual board training and periodic review of the ESG program and strategy – and refreshing those to ensure alignment with business goals.”

“Global climate change continues to be one of the most pressing issues of our time as we have not yet made significant progress to halt the planet’s warming temperature.”

“Working on the societal and public policy issues and being able to have impact both on the global issues we face, such as climate, as well as having local impact on communities is what gives me purpose."

“ESG factors are important to the longterm value of a company.”

“An annual board refresh is a good time to assess the oversight of ESG issues and the committee structure and alignment.”

“Two new laws – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act – infuse an estimated $479B into vital climate initiatives. That’s a gamechanger.”

“We see this consistently now in the big public companies – there is a responsible corporate officer for ESG who reports to the board regularly.”

“It’s such an interesting time for me as a practitioner in this space and having been in the space for a long time, to see so many companies in the private sector really leading the way and wanting to be market leaders on ESG issues.”

Purpose-driven leadership.
Shared purpose.