What Skills Power US Sustainability Careers? Part 2

From Job Growth to Skill Demand In Part 1, we explored why sustainability jobs are expanding across the United States. Growth alone, however, does not define the future of work. Skills do. According to CSE Annual Research in Sustainability 2026, US employers are no longer hiring sustainability professionals based on environmental awareness alone. They want […]
Breaking Down the Business Case for CSRD and ESRS in the U.S. (2026)

If your company sells into Europe, owns EU operations, or funds growth with global capital, EU sustainability disclosure rules can quickly become your “new normal.” Even if your headquarters sits in the United States, your customers, lenders, and business partners may ask for CSRD aligned reporting supported by ESRS disclosures. And in 2026, that request […]
Are Sustainability Jobs the Future in Canada? Part 1

Why Sustainability Jobs Matter in Canada Canada’s labor market is undergoing a quiet but structural transformation. Sustainability roles are no longer limited to environmental departments or NGOs. They now sit at the heart of energy planning, finance, infrastructure, and public policy. According to CSE Annual Research in Sustainability 2026, sustainability job demand in Canada continues […]
Banks Are Quietly Changing Shipping Loans

The shipping industry is undergoing a major transformation. Banks are tightening climate-alignment expectations, while regulators are enforcing emissions targets across global fleets. As a result, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is now a core part of shipping finance. Today, it’s no longer enough to understand vessel values or freight cycles. Finance professionals also need […]
Why ESG Skills Matter in Shipping Finance

The shipping industry is undergoing a major transformation. As banks adopt stricter climate alignment rules and international regulators enforce emissions targets, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a core part of shipping finance. It’s no longer enough to understand vessel values or market cycles. Today’s finance professionals must also evaluate climate risks, regulatory […]
Are US Sustainability Jobs the Future of Work? Part 1

Why Sustainability Jobs Matter in the US Sustainability jobs in the United States are no longer emerging roles. They are now embedded across core business functions. This shift reflects how companies respond to climate risk, investor scrutiny, and regulatory pressure. According to CSE Annual Research in Sustainability 2026, demand for sustainability professionals in the US […]
How Banks Score ESG in Ship Finance

Ship finance is changing fast. Banks no longer assess risk using only charter coverage, vessel values, and market cycles. Today, they also examine whether a shipping company can manage transition risk, demonstrate emissions performance, and stay compliant with tightening climate rules. For shipping companies, this shift is not theoretical. It affects cost of capital, refinancing […]
Sustainability and Economic Growth: How U.S. Companies Can Achieve Both in 2026

For decades, sustainability was viewed as a cost or a constraint on growth. In 2026, that perception no longer reflects reality. Across the United States, companies are demonstrating that sustainability strengthens long-term economic performance, improves resilience, and builds competitive advantage. Rather than slowing growth, sustainability is now a core driver of efficiency, innovation, and trust. […]
How AI Impacts Corporate Sustainability Data

Corporate sustainability teams have a data problem, not a storytelling problem. They juggle emissions, energy, supplier activity, HR indicators, risk registers, and narrative disclosures. Then they must tie everything to frameworks, controls, and deadlines. Meanwhile, expectations keep rising. A PwC global survey found pressure for sustainability reporting continues to increase, and the use of AI […]
Where Sustainability Professionals Should Focus in 2026

In 2026, sustainability professionals will be measured less by ambition and more by delivery. Leaders expect clear plans. Procurement needs supplier-ready requirements. Stakeholders want evidence that targets drive real operational change. So the real question is not what is “new” in sustainability. It is where you should focus to create measurable impact. Below are the […]