The Future of Sustainability Reporting
Since the consolidation of SASB and TCFD under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), these standards, along with GRI, are forming the baseline for non-financial disclosures. SASB and GRI already garner the most popularity for impact reporting, but critics argue that even if these standards were adopted by all organizations and they were able to […]
The UK’s Current ESG Reporting Landscape
ESG Reporting Standards in the UK are changing rapidly. How and why should your company keep up? The UK has begun gaining momentum towards a refinement of their ESG reporting regulations. The UK reporting landscape is diverse yet interconnected, constantly growing and changing. Because of this, there is no comprehensive, overarching reporting framework. Company […]
Nikos Avlonas discusses Greenwashing at the Environmental Transformation Podcast
“Greenwashing; What is it and how to spot it “ We are excited that Nikos Avlonas, CEO of CSE was hosted at the Environmental Transformation Podcast by Sean Grady to discuss hot topics, such as Greenwashing, what type of Reputational Risk is there for companies caught up in Greenwashing, who is responsible for properly […]
Seven (7) Corporate ESG & Climate Trends in US and Canada to watch out for 2023 and beyond
By Prof Nikos Avlonas President CSE (www.cse-net.org) Adjunct Professor UIC The landscape of ESG is certainly changing in North America. ESG investing, new SEC and IRA legislations, climate change risks are shaping global conversations. We have identified Seven Major Trends for 2023 and beyond that will shape the future in North America. Additionally […]
Seven (7) ESG & Climate Key Trends in Europe to watch out for 2023 and beyond
By Prof. Nikos Avlonas President CSE Adjunct Professor UIC www.cse-net.org The landscape of ESG is certainly changing in Europe. ESG investing, climate change risk and the road to Net Zero are shaping global conversations. We have identified Seven Major Trends for 2023 and beyond that will shape the future in Europe. Additionally we […]
From profit mindset to growth and purpose: How can European companies step up their ESG game?
With its commitment to high caliber training for C-suite executives worldwide in mind, CSE is preparing for the Updated European Advanced Version of the Digital Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program, on February 22-23 & 24, specially addressed to European companies with an ESG mindset. With the climate crisis affecting the lives of hundreds millions […]
Six US Sustainability Wins of 2022
2022 was a year of highs and lows in the world of sustainability, but we are going to keep track of some of the wins and positive stories from this year. Pioneering commitments made by the US at COP27 The 27th climate conference has introduced a set of new initiatives. These […]
Effects of the 2022 Midterm Election on the U.S. Climate Agenda
With the dire effects of climate change becoming ever more present and severe, it is becoming increasingly vital for countries with agency, alongside a history of excessive pollution, to take action against it. The U.S.’s actions are becoming progressively more important, with a lot riding on the 2022 midterm elections. Unquestionably, the results do not […]
CSE’S training wins acclaim by executives
November 23, 2022 was the culmination of CSE’s training (Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program). C-suite, senior directors and managers attended the online live sessions with live instruction from CSE’s founder and president Nikos Avlonas, CSE’s lead trainer and Head of Strategic Development Lena Mamidaki. The three-day live sessions complement the digital coursework. It includes […]
Why ESG training goes beyond simply doing the right thing?
An excellent ESG performance is based on a deep understanding of what ESG constitutes. Instilling a common language and understanding is crucial to integrate sustainability in all aspects of corporate and institutional functions. However, knowledge gaps and lack of clarity around core sustainability issues are still the main challenges for most organizations. This is […]