Corporate sustainability is shifting from bold promises to real accountability. From B Lab’s revocation of a B Corp certification over fossil fuel ties to Denver’s greener schoolyards and the CDC/NOAA HeatRisk tool, this week highlights the tension between ESG reporting, genuine action, and climate resilience.

Net-zero strategies often focus on emissions, renewable energy, and infrastructure. But without protecting the workers who make these goals possible, progress can stall. Climate risks—heat stress, injuries, inequality—are already impacting frontline workers. Building resilience into workforce strategies is the critical missing factor for achieving true sustainability.