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2nd Forum on Sustainability and Climate Resilience in Cities and Businesses
Athens, 11 November 2025 The 2nd Kifissia Summit on Climate Resilience took place on 4 November at the amphitheater of the Goulandris Natural History Museum in Kifissia. The event was organized by the Municipality of Kifissia in collaboration with the Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE). The Forum brought together representatives from the national government, […]
Europe’s 2040 Climate Pathway: COP30 Implications for ESG Leaders
In the week leading up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Europe sent a mixed and rather uncomfortable message to the world. On paper, the EU reaffirms its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050. In practice, it has now agreed to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared with 1990 levels, surrounded […]
EU 2040 Climate Target: What It Means for ESG Careers
The 90% Emissions Reduction Goal: Why It Matters In November 2025, EU climate ministers struck a historic deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. While compromises on carbon credits and flexibility were made, the message is clear: sustainability expertise is now essential for navigating policy complexity and driving corporate transformation. This landmark […]
CSE Fall 2025 ESG Programs Empower Sustainability Leaders Across North America
This fall, the Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) successfully completed its Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Programs in the United States and Canada, welcoming a diverse group of professionals from sectors including real estate, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and finance. Led by Nikos Avlonas, CSE President, alongside John Grehmer (U.S. cohort) and Rosalinda Sanquiche (Canadian […]
CSE’s ESG Consultants Edition: A Global Success Story
October 2025 | By CSE The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly celebrates another milestone, the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program, Consultants Edition, held on September 11–12 & 15, 2025, was once again fully booked, bringing together a global cohort of forward-thinking sustainability professionals. Led by Nikos Avlonas, CSE’s Founder and President, and […]
Why the EU’s New Budget Will Decide Europe’s Climate Future
Europe stands at a crossroads. The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, the EU’s long-term budget, will determine how Europe invests in climate action, innovation, and industrial competitiveness over the next decade. With global competition intensifying and climate impacts worsening, the MFF must do more than balance numbers, it must set the strategic direction for […]
How Europe Can Achieve Industrial Decarbonization Now
Europe’s heavy industries, steel, cement, and fertilizers, sit at the heart of the continent’s economy and its carbon problem. Together, they account for over 20% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The European Green Deal and Fit for 55 package set ambitious decarbonisation goals, but meeting them requires […]
How Europe Can Stay Ahead in the Green Tech Race
Europe was once the global frontrunner in clean energy innovation, leading in offshore wind, heat pumps, and sustainable manufacturing. But today, it faces intensifying global competition — particularly from China and the U.S., which are leveraging massive industrial policies and green subsidies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China controls over 60% of […]
How to Comply with UK Greenwashing Rules (2025)
Greenwashing moved from PR risk to legal liability in 2025. Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA), the UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) can now directly fine firms up to 10% of global turnover for misleading environmental claims—without going to court. Meanwhile the FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule applies to all FCA-authorised firms making […]
UK Sustainability Reporting 2025: Simplified, Streamlined, and Globally Aligned
Sustainability reporting in the UK is undergoing its most significant transformation in years. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has committed to “streamline and enhance” the existing climate disclosure framework following its multi-firm review, which concluded that TCFD-aligned reporting was too complex and inconsistent across industries. Simultaneously, the UK government has launched consultations on new UK […]