Drop by our office hours to connect with 3R EcoVadis experts Josh Knupp and Preston Buck. Whether you’re new to the process or looking to improve your score, we’re here to help!
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Turning Sustainability Standards Into Action: Reflections from the B Corp Champions Retreat
Allie Henninger of 3R shares her takeaways from the 2026 B Corp Champions Retreat.
Webinar: Preparing for SB253 with Confidence: Understanding Inventory and Assurance Requirements
Before SB253 requires third-party assurance on your greenhouse gas inventory, Sustainability Assurance Services is here to walk you through a mock audit and prepare a plan to align with regulatory requirements.
Webinar: Climate Risk in Practice: From Data to Decisions Across Operations and Strategy
This session, hosted by 3R Sustainability and Climate X, focuses on using climate risk insights to assess and manage business disruption risk.
Webinar: LEED v5 O+M Explained: What’s New and What to Do Next
In Part 1 of our LEED v5 O+M Explained series, we unpack one of the most significant updates: the new Integrative Process, Planning, and Assessments category.
Are You Ready for the New B Corp Standards?
Are You Ready for the New B Corp standards? We read the full 1,245-page standard so you don’t have to. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Sustainability Is Reshaping the Natural Products Industry
What’s driving the shift toward sustainable products, what trends are brands investing in, and how can your brand turn sustainability goals into action? Read on to find out the answer from our experts.
Navigating the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): A Practical Guide for Businesses
In this article, we review the SBTi framework, explain why it matters, and share common challenges and how to overcome them.
VSME Reporting: Customers Need Sustainability Data, VSME Delivers It
Read 3R’s supplier-focused guide to the EU’s Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) and why it matters.
Circularity Regulations, Standards, and Initiatives Are Reshaping the Product Landscape
Circularity is rapidly shifting from a sustainability ambition to a global business imperative, as regulations, standards, and industry initiatives redefine how products must be designed, measured, and managed across their entire lifecycle.
CDP: Unlock the Essential Criteria
Run through the specificities of CDP Essential Criteria and understand how to prepare your submission to minimize non-compliance.
California SB 343: What the “Truth in Labeling” Law Really Means for Recyclable Packaging
Here’s what brands need to know about California Senate Bill 343, also known as the Truth in Labeling law, and why this law matters far beyond California.
7 Sustainability Reporting Trends to Watch For in 2026
Explore 7 key sustainability reporting trends for 2026, including EcoVadis supply chain insights, strategic calibration, and the shift toward measurable impact.
Navigating the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Learn what the EU’s Digital Product Passport means for your company, including timelines, priority sectors, data requirements, and how to prepare.
Building Smarter: Greenbuild 2025 and the Rise of WBLCA in the Construction Industry
Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) and product-level LCAs are essential for evaluating environmental impact, meeting certification goals, and designing for circularity.
Your Guide to LEED v5 Certification
3R’s built environment experts provide an overview of the LEED v5 framework and insights into the benefits of LEED v5 over v4.
What’s the Difference Between a PCF, LCA, and EPD?
This guide explains what Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) are to help businesses across sectors make informed decisions.
3R Expert Insight: EcoVadis Management Indicators
Josh Knupp, Senior Manager II, dives into the seven EcoVadis Management Indicators based on common questions from corporate teams. He offers guidance on where to focus efforts so they’ll have the biggest impact.
Navigating the Future of Sustainability Reporting: GRI’s New Standards and How 3R Sustainability Can Help
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has released updates to its sustainability reporting, introducing three new standards that will shape corporate disclosure in the coming years. 3R Sustainability Reporting lead Rachel Bukowitz covers these updates.
What is the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and Why Does It Matter?
This guide explains what the PPWR is, its key components, and why it matters for organizations worldwide, offering actionable insights from 3R Sustainability to ensure compliance and sustainability leadership.
What is “double materiality,” and why does it matter?
Double materiality can improve the decisions of an organization’s leaders to include both financial and impact-based considerations. Matt Mooney explains the ins and outs of a double materiality assessment.
EcoVadis Office Hour Support 2025
Drop by our office hours to connect with 3R EcoVadis experts Josh Knupp and Preston Buck. Whether you’re new to the process or looking to improve your score, we’re here to help!
What You Should Know About Climate Risk Reporting
Climate-related reporting can be a daunting undertaking, but it can also be seen as an opportunity for your company to meet investor, customer, and regulatory requests while preparing for future climate challenges.
The Business Case for Energy Modeling
In the hands of a knowledgeable professional, an energy model can provide real and meaningful feedback as design professionals make their decisions as part of an integrated process.
Webinar: GRESB & EcoVadis Best Practices for Streamlining Multiple Assessment Submissions
In this webinar, 3R experts break down the similarities and differences between EcoVadis and GRESB, helping you optimize your submissions for both.
CSRD Implementation Pushed to 2028: Five Actions for Making the Most of the Next Two Years
3R’s five recommendations for companies to be best positioned to comply with the CSRD, meet customer demands, and use sustainability data to drive business value.
Webinar: Fitting LEED v5 into your Sustainability Strategy
In this webinar, 3R experts explore how the new LEED v5 rating system will help buildings and occupants align with a low-carbon future, and address issues such equity, occupant health, ecosystems, and resilience.
Sustainability Omnibus Explained: 5 Essential Insights for Businesses
Here are five key insights into the recently released Sustainability Omnibus, a proposal for streamlining EU sustainability reporting, to help your business navigate the changing landscape.
Why ESG Backlash is a Good Thing
By Jana Lake, 3R President “If you are lucky enough to never experience any sort of adversity, we won't know how resilient you are. It's only when you're faced with obstacles, stress, and other environmental threats that resilience, or the lack of it, emerges: Do you...
Webinar: ISO 20121 & EcoVadis Enhancing Credibility and Driving Sustainable Value in Events
This webinar explores how integrating ISO 20121 standards and EcoVadis assessments can empower sports and events organizations to build a robust sustainable event management system.
Reflections from GreenBiz 2025
3R Consultant Preston Buck reflects on her experience at GreenBiz, the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders.
Webinar: Sustainability Reports & EcoVadis How to Optimize Your Submission
3R’s EcoVadis and reporting experts review EcoVadis’ criteria, discuss the benefits of a sustainability report for your submission, and offer practical strategies for getting the most value out of your report.
Webinar: Decoding Climate-Related Reporting and Regulations
3R’s Climate Reporting experts discussed the main differences between formerly used climate disclosures, TCFD, and the new IFRS S2 standard as well as provided insight into the new California Climate Ruling (SB 261).
Webinar: Unlocking the Value of Sustainability Assurance
During this webinar, Joshua Knupp of 3R and Gina MacIlwraith of Sustainability Assurance Services (SAS) dive into the often-overlooked value that assurance can provide.
EURO 2024 and Key Considerations for a Sustainable Sports Event
Find out why the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship set a new benchmark for sustainability in sports events.
Ask a 3R Expert: Decarbonization Planning
Jason Clark, 3R Sustainability Managing Director of Built Environment, answers questions about developing and implementing a decarbonization plan.
Ask a 3R Expert: IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Sara Diamond, MEM, 3R Sustainability and Climate Consultant answers questions about IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
Beyond the desk: How one 3R employee inspires climate action among local youth
Rachel Bukowitz of 3R is a champion for sustainability in more ways than one. She’s bringing climate education to Pittsburgh youth.
Webinar: Using EcoVadis as a Tool to Build Sustainability Management Systems
Gain expert insights and actionable strategies to leverage EcoVadis in building a robust sustainability program and management system.
Language, Regulation, and Community: My Takeaways from the ESG in Manufacturing Summit
Preston Buck of 3R shares her top three takeaways from the ESG in Manufacturing Summit.
The benefits of ISO20121
3R Associate Director Gina MacIlwraith, MBA, SEP shows the value of ISO 20121 for sports, event, and entertainment organizations.
Ask a 3R Expert: Readiness assessments to prepare for sustainability assurance
In our “Ask a 3R Expert” series, 3R’s knowledgeable and experienced team members answer common client questions. Gina MacIlwraith, MBA, SEP, 3R Associate Director of Sustainability Assurance, answers questions about how readiness assessments are a valuable first step...
Case Study: Sustainability Excellence Credentials
One way 3R fosters professional growth of its employees is through the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) credential.
SEC Ruling on Climate-related Disclosures
Here are the three biggest implications of the SEC ruling that 3R shares with clients.
What does it mean to be a B Corp?
3R has been recognized as a certified B Corp since 2019 and supports clients on their journey toward certification and recertification.
Four Key Takeaways from GreenBiz ’24
By Matt Mooney, 3R Associate Director of Sustainability Consulting Last month, business leaders from around the world convened at the annual GreenBiz conference to discuss trends, strategies, and solutions in our rapidly evolving field of corporate sustainability....
Demystifying a Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories can be overwhelming and intimidating for clients. Miranda Rankin, who leads our climate team at 3R, provides a step-by-step explanation of the GHG inventory process.
Ask a 3R expert: Energy systems and energy efficiency measures
Joe Lewis, 3R Senior Technical Specialist II, answers common client questions regarding energy systems and energy efficiency measures.
A Day in the Life of a 3R Sustainability Consultant
Ever wonder what a typical Monday looks like for our incredible team members? Take a closer look at Aubree Halusic’s experience as a Sustainability Consultant at 3R.
Business Value of CAPs, SBTs and CDP Reporting
Major companies are committing to and seeing the business value of Climate Action Plans, Science-Based Targets and CDP Reporting.