What’s New this Month:
Earth Month for Business Leaders
Earth Month is a moment to celebrate progress — but more importantly, it’s a chance to build on it. Across industries, companies are moving beyond commitments to measurable climate action. The question now isn’t whether to act, but how to accelerate that action with greater clarity, speed and confidence. This month, we’re spotlighting key developments and insights to help your organization do just that: what new legal guidance means for climate claims, how to break down silos between sustainability and policy teams, and why sustainability is increasingly driving growth and resilience.
What the Dib v. Apple Decision Means for Climate Claims
A new decision in Dib v. Apple, the class action greenwashing suit challenging carbon neutral claims Apple made in connection with the Apple Watch Series 9, provides clearer guardrails and greater confidence for companies to stay the course on credible climate action. EDF’s Jordan Faires and Holly Pearen explain what the decision outlines for companies making climate-related claims, with guidance that extend beyond this case. For companies, the message is clear: stay the course — but do it right. That means using high-integrity carbon credits as part of a credible, holistic emissions reduction strategy.
How Sustainability Creates Value
The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) annual practice forum made clear that the business case for sustainability is shifting from “why” to “which” actions deliver the strongest growth and risk reduction. NZAA’s Chloe Hoang shares key takeaways:
📈 CSB’s Sustainable Market Share Index shows that sustainability‑marketed products are growing 4.6× faster than conventional products. They now represent about 25% of CPG market share and account for over 40% of category growth.
💲 The most effective strategies connect sustainability to revenue growth, operational efficiency, talent attraction and retention, supply chain resilience, and reduced climate and regulatory risk.
💼 Companies that are succeeding are integrating sustainability into planning, capital allocation and day‑to‑day decision making, enabling cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams.
That’s all for this month. See you next time!
Start Your Journey to Net Zero: Find a Pathway
How do you get buy-in to set a net zero goal? What happens after you’ve made a climate commitment? How do you start tackling emissions in your operations or supply chain? Follow our pathways to access actionable guidance on accelerating your company’s net zero journey.
