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Canada’s Sustainability Reporting Shift: Beyond Compliance
From Voluntary to Mandatory Canada’s corporate sustainability reporting is entering a decisive new era. For years, many companies relied on voluntary frameworks, publishing ESG reports at their own pace. That era is ending. New mandatory disclosure rules — both domestic and international — demand greater consistency, transparency, and accountability. CSE’s North America Sustainability Research findings […]
Canada’s Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Balancing Expansion and Climate Goals
Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its energy and climate journey. As one of the world’s top energy exporters — with vast oil sands, natural gas reserves, and major infrastructure projects — the country also faces mounting pressure to uphold its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 under the Paris Agreement. This tension […]
How Companies Build Effective Sustainability Teams for ESG Success
Corporate sustainability has shifted from being a peripheral activity to a core driver of business resilience, competitiveness, and stakeholder trust. A recent survey by the Conference Board and ESGAUGE gathered insights from 70 U.S. and multinational companies, highlighting how sustainability teams are structured, how they collaborate with other business functions, and what best practices […]
Texas Judge Blocks DEI ESG Law: What It Means for Investors
Texas Judge Blocks Controversial DEI ESG Law On August 29, 2025, a federal judge in Austin, Texas, issued a ruling that immediately captured the attention of investors, corporate boards, and sustainability professionals across the United States. According to Reuters (Jonathan Stempel, 2025), Judge Alan Albright blocked the enforcement of Senate Bill 2337, a Texas law […]
ESG Data in 2025: Tools, Challenges, and the Future
The Growing Importance of ESG Data By 2025, ESG data has shifted from being optional to a core driver of corporate accountability. No longer are vague sustainability claims acceptable—investors, regulators, and customers demand measurable, transparent, and audit-ready ESG information. As Solvexia’s “ESG Data Management: Best Tools & Strategies for 2025” blog outlines, structured ESG data […]
Third-Party Assurance Under SB 253: What Companies Must Know Now
California’s Senate Bill 253 (SB 253) — the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act — marks a pivotal shift in corporate climate reporting. For the first time, large public and private companies operating in California will be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. But the real game-changer? These disclosures […]
The EU’s 2040 Target: Climate, Competitiveness and Geopolitics
On September 2, 2025, the European Commission unveiled its most ambitious climate plan yet: a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040. More than just a number, this target has the potential to redefine Europe’s role in global climate politics—and reshape its economy, security, and industrial innovation along the way. […]
California SB 253 Perspectives: How to Create a Credible Baseline for Scope 3 Emissions
California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) is reshaping corporate climate disclosure in the United States. Starting in 2026, large companies operating in California will be required to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, aligning with global transparency standards. For most organizations, Scope 3 emissions, which cover the value chain from suppliers to […]
4 Myths About CSRD—and the Truth Every Business Needs to Know
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is not just another EU regulation—it is reshaping the way businesses approach transparency, accountability, and ESG reporting. With the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), CSRD sets the most ambitious global framework for corporate sustainability disclosures despite the Omnibus changes. But even as deadlines approach, there are misconceptions from executives […]
3 Myths About California Climate Rule
California’s Climate Accountability Package (CAP)—made up of SB 253 (the Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act)—marks the first-of-its-kind climate disclosure mandate in the U.S. Despite its bold scope, several myths have sprung up around the rule. As a sustainability professional, it’s vital to know what’s real and what’s not. […]