May 2026 The Shift e-newsletter
FREE Webinar: LCA & Regulatory Resilience | Interactive Compliance Map | Environmental Assessment Decision-Making | Sustainability Strategy
Beyond Compliance: Using LCA to Build Resilience in an Uncertain Regulatory Environment
DATE: Thursday, May 28th, 2026
TIME: 1PM - 2PM EST
PRESENTER:
Lise Laurin, CEO & Founder
Tess Konnovitch, Scientific Marketing Manager
EarthShift Global
About the Webinar:
The sustainability regulatory landscape has never been more complex — or more global. Across the US, EU, Canada, Mexico, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, major reporting frameworks are being phased in, delayed, or challenged. For companies trying to manage compliance obligations while also running a business, the noise can be paralyzing. But here's what we've learned: companies that continue building their sustainability strategy during this uncertainty don't get left behind. In this webinar, we'll cut through the confusion with the key terms and concepts you actually need to know — demystifying the sustainability jargon and giving you a clear picture of the landscape today.
Then we'll shift to what really matters: strategy. We'll show you how LCA data becomes a competitive advantage — driving smarter business decisions, reducing supply chain risk, and building resilience. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, you'll walk away understanding why foundational environmental data is a business asset, not just a compliance requirement.
About the Speakers:
Lise Laurin is the CEO and founder of EarthShift Global, a leading sustainability consulting firm specializing in life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental intelligence for companies across the food, agriculture, and consumer goods sectors. With over 25 years of experience in environmental science and business strategy, Lise has guided organizations through multiple waves of regulatory change — helping them build competitive advantages through robust sustainability practices rather than reactive compliance. An ACLCA-accredited Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional, Lise advanced the field through the LCA Roadmap initiative, board service with the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment, and the 2017 Rita Schenck Lifetime Individual LCA Leadership Award. She holds a BS in Physics from Yale University.
Tess Konnovitch is the Scientific Marketing Manager at EarthShift Global, where she bridges the gap between rigorous environmental science and clear business communication. She joined EarthShift Global in 2022 as a Data Visualization Specialist and was promoted into marketing leadership, blending scientific rigor, visual design, and clear messaging to ensure complex sustainability analyses resonate with decision-makers. Tess is also a course instructor at EarthShift Global and has spoken on LCA communication and data visualization at ACLCA, ISSST, and the LCA Institute. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Biology and an M.S. in Computational Biology, and brings a background that bridges ecology, quantitative analysis, and science communication.
Sustainability Reporting Regulations: A Practical Guide for Companies Operating Across Border
Author: Tess Konnovitch, Scientific Marketing Manager
If you've been trying to keep up with sustainability reporting requirements lately, you're not alone. The regulatory landscape has shifted significantly over the past few years — and it continues to shift. Some major rules are now in effect. Others have been delayed, paused, or revised. A few are still taking shape.
This guide is designed to cut through the noise. Whether you're a sustainability manager trying to understand your compliance obligations, a business leader assessing risk across your value chain, or a practitioner helping clients navigate the landscape, this is your reference point.
We define the key terms, walk through the major regulations by geography, and give you an honest picture of where things stand today. This is a global piece — because for companies operating across borders, the regulatory reality is a global one.
What Environmental Assessment Does Your Company Need?
Author: Tess Konnovitch, Scientific Marketing Manager
You know your company needs to measure environmental impact. Regulators are asking for it. Investors want it. Customers expect it. But the question isn't simple: Do you measure carbon? Water? Your entire product lifecycle? Risk to your supply chain? How do you even know where to start?
The honest answer: it depends. Different companies need different assessments. This guide maps the landscape so you can figure out what's actually relevant to your business.
Why Smart Companies Aren't Pausing Sustainability Work (Even When the Regulatory Environment is Uncertain)
Author: Lise Laurin, CEO & Founder and Tess Konnovitch, Scientific Marketing Manager
Sustainability work has never moved in a straight line and today's uncertainty is real. Several major sustainability reporting regulations are paused, delayed, or under legal challenge. Political headwinds, regulatory whiplash, and economic downturns make for higher uncertainty and risk. In such a challenging time it can be tempting to reduce climate related expenses – but that creates its own risk.
The risk is slowing your own momentum while your competitors, suppliers, and key customers continue theirs. Slowed/stopped programs often result in personnel and budget changes, leading to short and long term reduced organization capabilities and can require a larger investment to restart the programs than what was needed to sustain the efforts. Organizations that keep investing — that keep measuring, improving and understanding their own environmental footprint — emerge out of these uncertain times with a real competitive advantage.
At EarthShift Global, we've been doing this work for over 25 years and we’ve seen, time and time again, that organizations who don't stop when the headlines get complicated are the ones who build sustained competitive advantages related to their sustainability efforts.
Upcoming Training
EarthShift Global offers a range of expert-led trainings designed to strengthen practical LCA skills — from foundational concepts to advanced interpretation and communication techniques.
Sustainable Return on Investment (S-ROI)
June 9th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
If you’re ready to dig deeper into the planning and execution of S-ROI analyses, this class is for you – three hours of practical insights from one of the world’s most experienced S-ROI practitioners.
Data Visualization in Life Cycle Assessment
June 16th | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
This course explores how to effectively visualize Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results to improve clarity, credibility, and decision-making.
Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
June 17th & 24th | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
This course introduces the principles, methodology, and practical application of LCC to support better planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
Impact Assessment Methods
June 23rd | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
This interactive online training course provides an overview of commonly used and accepted impact assessment methods, including background on how these methods model the fate, transport, and exposure pathways (causality chain) of emissions, allowing you to understand each impact category and why your results change when you use different impact assessment methods.
View our full training calendar to explore upcoming courses and register.
Interested in Partnering with EarthShift Global?
If you would like to explore your project ideas, learn more about our services, or seek other assistance, book a complimentary consultation with our lead business development associate Brad Rose.