The Measure Trove

The rules, designed to inform investors of business risks from climate change, were rolled back amid opposition from the G.O.P., fossil fuel producers, farmers and others.

The Science Based Targets Initiative is decertifying companies that aren't meeting their commitments - there is no action without accountability.

In 2022, we were recognized as being among the 10% of B Corps who are having a significant impact on the community.

As a small business, you may wonder why measuring your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is crucial. The reality is, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) represent over 90% of the business population, provide over 60% of employment, and account for 55% of GDP in developed economies. This significant footprint means that even small businesses can make a substantial impact on climate change mitigation efforts.

Our changing climate impacts every aspect of our lives—our economy, our communities, and the environment—in ways both visible and unseen. Completing a climate vulnerability assessment and developing a climate action plan are critical steps businesses can take to build resilience and adapt to these changes.

When B Lab launched the Climate Justice Playbook for business, the B Corp community was excited. Companies understood the principles, and wanted more examples of companies implementing climate justice initiatives. As a member of the B Corp Climate Collective, Measure Meant lead the effort to write the case studies.

Creating a company culture that supports Sustainability, particularly a culture with aggressive targets, requires a lot of planning and coordination. Taking time to think through the change, setting clear goals, and working closely with your team(s) gets you started in the right direction. And getting the right help is always a good idea.

As a graduating senior at Gonzaga University, I had not planned on pursuing another internship in my final semester. When I received an email that Measure Meant was welcoming interns, I knew I wanted to apply. My time at Measure Meant was incredibly uplifting and I am so glad that I jumped at this opportunity.

As a young student with a passion for climate justice and sustainability, it always felt like a contradiction to pursue a degree in business. But as time moved forward, I started to recognize some of the changes that were happening around me regarding policy and impact. Measure Meant gave me the opportunity to serve as an intern for my final semester of college, where I got to witness the world of sustainable business firsthand.