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Sustainability-Linked Loans: Canada’s Moment
Why SLLs matter now Sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) tie a borrower’s cost of capital to meeting clear sustainability performance targets (SPTs). Unlike green bonds, funds aren’t earmarked; value comes from credible KPIs, transparent verification, and consequences for missing targets. In Canada, SLLs are gaining traction across mining, energy, and infrastructure, creating a real need for […]
Green Public Procurement: EU’s Strategic Tool for Decarbonisation
Public procurement—roughly 14% of EU GDP—can be a lever for decarbonisation and industrial strategy. Green Public Procurement (GPP) embeds environmental criteria into tenders to steer markets toward low-carbon goods and services. Building on Bruegel’s recent analysis, this article assesses GPP’s strategic role, highlights tensions with fiscal stability and strategic autonomy (the “DAS trilemma”), and […]
Why European ESG Training Matters
Introduction to European ESG Training European companies are moving fast on sustainability. New regulations, investor pressure, and supply-chain risks are reshaping how business works. ESG skills are core to strategy, performance, and risk management. This blog explains why European ESG training matters now. We use the lens of climate risks to global supply chains. […]
Why Canada’s AI & Greenwashing Rules Matter for ESG Pros
New rules, new skills Canada has tightened the screws on both environmental claims and AI market conduct. In June 2025, the Competition Bureau released final environmental-claims guidelines explaining what evidence you need before you market product or business benefits. In January 2025, it also summarized AI competition risks, including vertical integration, access to compute/data, […]
Why Corporate Transparency on Impacts and Risks Matters
Live Zoom Session Corporate transparency is no longer optional. Investors, regulators, and consumers are demanding clarity on how businesses affect society and the environment—and how sustainability issues affect business performance. This is where double materiality comes in. In August 2025, over 300 organizations called on EU policymakers to safeguard the double materiality foundation of […]
What Canada’s 2025 EU Partnership Means for Energy, Climate, and ESG Leadership
Canada’s New Global Role This June, in Brussels, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a historic new step in Canada’s relationship with the European Union (EU). Alongside President Costa and President von der Leyen, he launched the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future. This agreement, rooted in shared values and the rules-based international system, aims to […]
What the 2025 State of the Union Means for Climate and Energy
In her 2025 State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen placed energy security at the center of Europe’s future. Reliable, affordable, and resilient energy is no longer only about powering homes. It now shapes Europe’s prosperity, defense capabilities, and global influence. The speech raised a pressing question: will Europe […]
How to Navigate California Climate Disclosure Requirements
The California Climate Disclosure and Why It Matters California is reshaping corporate accountability with two landmark laws: SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Act). Together, these measures will require thousands of companies doing business in the state to disclose both their greenhouse gas emissions and their exposure to […]
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 […]