Canadian pivot towards prioritization of ESG issues
For the Canadian financial services sector, ESG issues and climate change-related initiatives remain with an ongoing focus at the forefront. While the framework for climate change disclosures developed by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (the TCFD Framework) has received widespread support from businesses and governments, the federal […]
Mind the gap: Corporate climate pledges in the time of EU energy crisis
by CSE research team Europe’s energy sector is suffering from extreme malaise The future energy system will need to address all value chains of the energy sector while delivering energy transition and decarbonization goals, linking in an optimal way various energy resources and networks to the consumption sectors. Smart sector integration is expected to […]
Champion the vital role of your sustainability team in spurring momentum and change
How to” walk the talk” and follow through on your corporation’s climate commitments While climate targets and net-zero planning are gaining momentum globally, many of the world’s largest companies are failing to take significant enough steps to meet their pledges to reduce the impact of their greenhouse gas emissions in the decades ahead. Many […]
How to walk the walk on corporate climate commitments in the EU
In an era of transformative change Corporate Sustainability Leadership guides legislation and effectively manages internal and external risks. Sustainable profitability, the rule of law, cooperation between enterprises, civil society and governments are the greatest assets to respond to the public concerns for Europe’s future and new model for sustainable and digital growth. With the start […]
Key Sustainability Concepts under SFDR: tackle the challenges, unlock the opportunities
Under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), all EU asset managers are now asked to publicly disclose. Pension funds, insurers and asset managers must disclose how they consider ESG risks in their investment decisions. The SFDR will create a structural change in financial markets by making sustainability reporting mandatory and will push portfolio […]
Investigating the preferred ESG Standards amongst 16 sectors – Findings from CSE’s new Annual Research in the US and Canada
PRESS RELEASE For the 5th consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence announces the unique findings from its Annual Research on ESG Ratings and Reporting Trends, focusing on 2021’s ESG best practices and standards. CSE’s research identified the Top 10 ESG Performing Companies in 16 leading sectors and further explored common success […]
Sustainability Data of Dow Jones – How ESG dataset improves investment efficiency?
The global provider of news and business information, Dow Jones announced the launch of its sustainability data, including sustainability scores on thousands of publicly traded companies. Sustainability data aim at enabling investors and asset managers to understand company ESG performance and impact and make sustainable investment decisions. Components of the new data set include ESG […]
Winning the ESG Race: CSE’s Research identifies ESG TOP 1O Performing companies in 16 leading sectors
PRESS RELEASE CSE’s Annual Sustainability Practitioners event “Winning the ESG Race – Trends for 2022 and beyond” brought together thought leaders, institutions, and top corporate executives in a high level discussion on regulatory changes and new trends, bold corporate leadership with ESG integration, ESG reporting & risk management, responsible financing, identifying and mitigating […]
Improving ESG performance by advancing toward net-zero
Achieving net zero targets across a company’s value chain is one of the most important ESG-related ambitions. If world leaders want to have a chance of achieving the Paris goal, the world needs to limit the carbon emissions so the level of greenhouse gases does not rise any further after 2050. The number of […]
GRI Standards and investors community – Designing transparent sustainability reports
Investors are increasingly interested in responsible investment, including ESG issues and appropriate disclosures. Better ESG information can lead to more meaningful and actionable insights by decision makers. Today, ESG investing is no longer a “voluntary” movement, but imperative in attracting capital, creating financial and competitive success. It has become the number one tool for investors […]