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Top 10 Sustainability Trends for 2018
By Nikos Avlonas, CSE President Over the past decade, the term sustainability has caught on in the boardroom, courtroom and living room. While the concept has reached the mainstream, opportunities abound for implementation. Ten trends to watch for and prepare in 2018…. Role of technology – Between smart grids, smart supply chains and smart transport, i.e., electric trucks, […]
Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Trends in N.America
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Trends in N.America – CSE’s new Annual Research. The Influence of Sustainability on Financial Results and How to Gain Advantage. Also, how the Rise of A.I. and Blockchain will transform Sustainability. The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) announces its third annual report on Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Trends: North America 2018. […]
CSE’s new Research links Financial and Corporate Sustainability (ESG) Performance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Research Links Financial and Corporate Sustainability (ESG) Performance CSE’s third annual report finds AI and Blockchain growing nearly as quickly as UN SDGs in Sustainability Reporting The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) announces its third annual report on Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Trends: North America 2018. This research provides a useful and convenient […]
Anderson Development’s Inaugural Sustainability Report by CSE Highlights a Mission of Sustainability
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anderson Development Company, a specialty chemical manufacturer in North America, undertook its inaugural Sustainability Report. The company consulted with the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE). First reports can be daunting. Anderson’s sustainability team and their effort demonstrate a deep commitment to sustainability. Anderson undertook its first report, adopting the demanding GRI Standard under […]
CSE’s Online Sustainability Academy Initiative Acclaimed as Model of Corporate Responsibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CSE’s President is honored as the Corporate Responsibility Impact Practitioner of the Year for 2018 by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for his work with the Sustainability Academy. Chicago, IL, February 14, 2018 ~ The Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), the largest community foundation in the US and in the world, has honored Nikos Avlonas as 2018 Practitioner of […]
Sustainability Reporting supports the corporate bottom line: lessons from the FT 500
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sustainability Reporting supports the corporate bottom line: lessons from the FT 500 Webinar presented at the Conscious Business World Summit 2018 Presenters: Nikos Avlonas, President and Founder; Rosalinda Sanquiche, CSE North America Research from the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) on 551 companies from the United States and Canada, many from the Fortune […]
Unique findings from CSE Sustainability Research picked up by Forbes
Think sustainability reporting is time consuming and expensive? Research finds improved financial performance for those corporations which put in the effort. CSE founder and president Nikos Avlonas was recently interviewed by Forbes. The interview focused on CSE’s 2017 research, Sustainability Reporting Trends in North America 2017. The research provides surprising insights on sustainability reporting and profitability […]
Transparency and Sustainability Reporting are Contributors to Financial Performance – Presentation in Toronto
Latest research findings: Corporate secrecy is old school. Transparency and Sustainability Reporting are new drivers of business profitability. Chicago, IL (Oct. 30, 2017) – The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) has found definitive evidence supporting the benefits of transparency in Corporate Sustainability Reporting. CSE research identifies positive links between Sustainability Strategies and Reporting with financial […]
Urban Centers such as San Francisco Need Sustainability Practitioners TODAY!
After several years’ hiatus, the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) returned to San Francisco, presenting its signature Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program at the University of San Francisco for their Master for Nonprofit Administration. Why does such a sustainability oriented city need CSE? The Parks Department encourages food production, and the city government requires that […]
Trumping Climate Change Won’t Stop Corporate Self-Interest and Progress on Sustainability
Corporate leaders find the skills they need with CSE’s unique Global Training Program on Sustainability The Trump withdrawal from the Paris Agreement might slow but will never stymie progress on climate change – business leaders will make sure of that! There is an important profit motive to staying in the game. A leadership role insures […]