Stuart Block has over 12 years of experience advising on sustainability and climate reporting processes, preparing external-facing disclosures, developing impact measurement methodologies, accounting for GHG emissions, setting climate- and human capital-related targets, and implementing environmental sustainability strategies. Prior to joining Schellman as the Sustainability Practice Director, he founded Sustas LLC, a sustainability accounting advisory firm, and was the Director of ESG Reporting and Analytics at Cardinal Health where he was responsible for the ESG reporting strategy as well as the design and implementation of the ESG reporting process in preparation for climate and human capital disclosure requirements. Stu was also a Manager in EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice where he provided clients across the healthcare, real estate, financial service, manufacturing, oil and gas, and technology sectors with ESG reporting, goal-setting, and assurance services in accordance with GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks. Stu earned his Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), graduated from Northeastern University's MSA/MBA program, and carries an active CPA license in Idaho.
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Stu Block
February 17th, 2025
As sustainability disclosure requirements are constantly evolving, it’s increasingly important for businesses to remain aware of these changes and prepare to comply. While the sustainability disclosure regulatory requirements typically impact larger companies, we are starting to see mid- and small-cap companies that typically operate as business-to-business suppliers be impacted by a new trend in this space. Larger, international companies are starting to update their Supplier Code of Conduct to require the measurement of GHG emissions, setting of climate targets, and procuring electricity from renewable energy sources.