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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 […]
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 […]
How can SASB guidelines contribute to a global Sustainability Standard?
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has experienced tremendous growth since its founding just over a decade ago. Over half of the S&P Global 1200 are now using SASB standards within their reporting frameworks – signaling massive adoption on a grand scale. From 2019-2020, SASB reports grew 375% and another 215% from 2020-2021. […]
CSE at the United Nations headquarters in NYC
CSE’s President Nikos Avlonas participated as speaker at the 5th Annual United in Sustainability Summit, which took place on November 14th 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where several Credit Unions were present. Nikos spoke at a panel of experts where he presented the key findings from CSE’s new Annual […]
UN’s new assessment calls for Europe to tackle its environmental challenges
“Europe’s Environment – The Seventh Pan-European Environmental Assessment” presents the progress made in environmental protection, but also reveals the shortcomings of our efforts to protect the environment and people of the pan-European region. Just over 10 years ago, at the Seventh Environment for Europe Conference, the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS), began being […]
Energy Crisis: Understanding its impact on the ESG Agenda
The repercussions of energy insecurity are posing a major threat to the ESG agenda. Emissions reduction targets were already proving challenging, as global CO2 emissions peaked in 2021. Now, stakeholders are attempting to strike a balance between their ESG goals and the need for energy security. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not only […]
Don’t Greenwash Your Net-Zero Plan!
Nearly half of U.S. states and a growing number of businesses have a net-zero goal. Is your organization taking this seriously or just talking about it? Are you making progress? The first step any organization should take is to develop its baseline emissions. Use a reputable standard for your accounting framework to ensure consistency. […]
The ESG knowledge gap on executives and boards education
ESG is the dominating trend in the marketplace the last few years. However, a knowledge gap on executives and boards still exists, leaving the industries unable to adapt to current demands. The mounting pressure on companies to incorporate ESG practices is never ending, with existing and new regulatory requirements pushing business leaders to rethink […]
How Will Canada Achieve a Net-Zero Aviation Sector?
The sky is the limit for Canada’s government, aiming high to achieve net-zero emissions! Air transit is vital in connecting Canadians to each other, along with the rest of the world. It also remains an integral part of domestic and international trade that foster’s Canada’s economic growth. However, with the climate crisis’ “point of […]