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Unintended Consequences – the Social Impact of Sustainability Technologies

Unintended Consequences – the Social Impact of Sustainability Technologies

Remember when we debated paper or plastic bags?  Drill an oil well or take down a forest?   Today we debate whether EVs (electric vehicles) actually are more sustainable than combustion engines.  Maybe not, if we consider a life cycle analysis (LCA); maybe yes if we consider lives lost to air pollution.  Is automation and […]

Drive your corporation’s ESG transformation

Drive your corporation's ESG transformation

  Join other Senior Representatives of top US Corporations seeking to learn how to navigate through the new regulatory landscapes for ESG Disclosures and Climate Risk   Climate change risk & ESG are a top priority both for the investor community and company decision makers. This was the unanimous view presented in the highly successful […]

US government takes action on Climate Risk Disclosure

US government takes action on Climate Risk Disclosure

COVID-19 has posed a global risk to domestic financial institutions and as the pandemic continues to evolve, US has confirmed that climate change is one of the top priorities. Even before the pandemic, the increased volume of extreme climate phenomena has caused considerable uncertainties in investing and the shift away from carbon-intensive energy sources may […]

Greenwashing at the center of the Digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program In April 2021, Leadership Edition

Greenwashing at the center of the Digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program In April 2021, Leadership Edition

The Center for Sustainability (ESG) and Excellence is constantly growing its network of certified sustainability (ESG) practitioners. Why do we make such an effort? The digital course incorporates three live sessions, facilitated by global Lead Trainers, including Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of CSE.  The course combines the best attributes of online learning with the interactive […]

Climate neutrality: a common target for states and companies

Climate neutrality: a common target for states and companies

Climate neutrality is a “must include” in a sustainability communications strategy. It refers to a broader focus on net-zero emissions of all anthropogenic greenhouse gases and it is often described as a combination of direct emissions reductions, with emissions offsets for the remainder. It is impressive that the world’s largest multinational companies have committed to […]

Are Women in the U.S. & Canada Leading the Change to ESG Ratings?

Are Women in the U.S. & Canada Leading the Change to ESG Ratings?

Women are leading the change for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing in the U.S. & Canada amid growing demand for responsible investing solutions.   A recent study shows that responsible investing, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is gaining strong attention. Women are leading the change for ESG investing and are more likely to have a positive […]

How circular economy applies to superyacht industry

How circular economy applies to superyacht industry

Marine environmental concerns are being addressed both by international and EU legislation, challenging the superyacht industry to combine luxury with sustainability. The concept of circular economy is gaining popularity in most industries, finding innovative ways to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible.     The EU Circular Economy […]

Can the US catch-up with EU & Canada and revive their sustainability (ESG) regulations?

Can the US catch-up with EU & Canada and revive their sustainability (ESG) regulations?

Globally, countries are stepping up their game to greater sustainability, mainly climate change, into their financial industries. The plans are most advanced in the European Union and Canada.   In the last few years, multiple countries have made progress in developing sustainable-finance plans to help direct investment to climate solutions. On the other hand, the […]