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The future of climate resilience in an uncertain world: Chicago’s opportunity to lead

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With record-setting climate disasters more frequent across the U.S., businesses and households are looking for greater stability in their operations and the ways they live. The Midwest and Chicago, in particular, have a generational opportunity to lead the way in a future of climate resilience and action. Chicago is well poised to do so given its limited vulnerability to climate disaster and ample supply of fresh water. In preparing for leadership and enhancing its resilience, Chicago can offer a platform for growth and stability in an increasingly uncertain world for the corporations and people that call it home. ​

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Navigating corporate climate action under a second Trump administration – 7 focal points for business leaders

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At Telesto, we remain committed to developing cost-effective sustainability solutions and supporting our partners to achieve Paris-aligned climate goals. Regardless of the U.S.’s domestic policy, we see a future of expanded global regulation, propagation of consensus-based voluntary standards, and intensified state-level action that will keep U.S. companies moving towards a greener future.

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Why are CPG company boards approving vertical integrations in supply chains?

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This article explores the strategic rationale driving a growing number of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company boards to approve vertical integration of their supply chains. Key drivers include strengthening ESG performance, mitigating climate risk, addressing investor activism, and securing supply chains in a geopolitically polarized world.

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Telesto to Launch Corporate Director’s ESG Forum

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OCTOBER 31, 2024 Telesto to Launch Corporate Director’s Forum Telesto Strategy is launching a Corporate Directors ESG Forum in Chicago to provide targeted insights and resources to board members. The forum will offer sector-specific materials and trainings aimed at enhancing directors’ capabilities to address economic, geopolitical, and climate shocks, reporting requirements, and data management challenges.

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Telesto Strategy and Illinois Green Alliance Officially Release Getting to Net Zero Illinois 2024 Report​

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OCTOBER 17, 2024 Telesto Strategy and Illinois Green Alliance Officially Release Getting to Net Zero Illinois 2024 Report Telesto Strategy shares key findings of the Getting to Net Zero Illinois 2024 report, which was developed in collaboration with the Illinois Green Alliance. This comprehensive analysis showcases Illinois’ progress in sustainable construction while emphasizing the urgent

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North American Trade Policy – Considerations for Industrials

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While 2020 is often remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. presidential election, another significant change was taking place in North America that hasn’t received sufficient board-level attention. On July 1, 2020, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, impacting nearly every Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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Boards Series: Emerging embedded palm oil and deforestation policies – what board members need to know

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Given the centrality of palm oil to CPG product development and production, board directors will have to understand the current operational, greenwashing risks to their sourcing of the critical raw material. Moreover, board members will have to guide companies on EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation), which looks to increase due diligence and reporting on deforestation-free products.

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Board Series: What should boards consider as voluntary vs non-voluntary disclosures for ESG?

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Reporting plays a pivotal role in building trust, driving consumer and investor decisions, and securing long-term business viability. Boards must strategically navigate voluntary versus non-voluntary disclosures, not only to meet current regulatory demands but also to anticipate and shape future standards, turning ESG efforts into a competitive advantage.

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