Reporting with the NEW GRI Universal Standards: A new global benchmark for sustainability reporting
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards have been strengthened so they deliver the highest level of transparency for impacts on the economy, environment, and people. GRI Standards enable organizations to give evidence on their impacts and performance, and describe their management approach, including long term goals and targets for each material topic. Made available through […]
The most important decisions taken in COP26 and how they affect corporations
Two weeks of negotiations are finally over and COP26 has left a crystal-clear message to businesses: it’s time to reassess your business strategies and carbon footprint, if you want to reap monetary rewards. Climate stability is not viable only in political terms. It’s the business world’s turn now to fix climate crisis. Which of […]
COP26 key commitments – too ambitious?
World leaders, negotiators, government representatives, businesses and civil society groups gathered at COP26 with a consensus to urgently accelerate climate action. COP decisions went further than ever before in recognising and addressing loss and damage from the existing impacts of climate change. Substantial decisions coming as a surprise India – the world’s third-largest […]
Leading car manufacturers committed to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
The era of fossil-fuels is reaching its end as 30 countries committed to phase out fossil-fuel powered vehicles by 2040. This is a new landmark global agreement set at Cop26, having a major impact on companies not only in the automotive industry, but generally in the energy sector. At least six major automakers agreed […]
How can companies speed up climate action?
Government and corporate commitments, finance development and capital investment were the major topics on COP26 agenda. Companies can play a decisive role in accelerating climate action, both by decarbonizing their own operations and by developing and producing the next generation of technologies that can help prevent ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. For companies in carbon-intensive operations […]
Nikos Avlonas discusses ESG at the Environmental Transformation Podcast
“ESG: Why is it important and how is it changing the way we do business” We are excited that Nikos Avlonas, CEO of CSE was hosted at the Environmental Transformation Podcast by Sean Grady to discuss hot topics, such as how Sustainability reporting has changed over the years, what role the investment community has […]
IFRS Foundation announces new body to oversee global sustainability disclosure standards: A big step forward. How will investors’ needs be met?
COP presidency takes a historic step as governments, banks, financial institutions, and organizations move away from the coal, which is the single biggest contributor to climate change. It is the first time for COP presidency to prioritize this issue and put a bold end date on international fossil fuel finance. A new gold standard on […]
COP26: More than 20 countries end financing for fossil fuel projects
Talks are continuing in Glasgow and the COP26 summit is accelerating even more the action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The discussion around fossil fuels is gaining momentum, with more than 20 countries committing to end financing for fossil fuel projects abroad. For the first […]
Energy Crisis: ESG Investing shows the way out
The EU, like many other regions in the world, is currently experiencing a sharp rise in energy prices. This is principally driven by increased global demand for energy, and in particular gas. The European Commission has been consulting widely on the appropriate response to the current situation and has participated in debates with Members of […]
ESG Reporting at the center of attention during the Digital Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program in October 2021, Leadership Edition
Always at the forefront of ESG trends and challenges, the Center for Sustainability (ESG) and Excellence constantly aims to stay ahead by training and growing its network of certified sustainability (ESG) practitioners. The digital program incorporates three live sessions, facilitated by global Lead Trainers, including Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of CSE. The course combines the […]