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Why Corporate Transparency on Impacts and Risks Matters

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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

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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

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

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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

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’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 […]

How Companies Build Effective Sustainability Teams for ESG Success

How Companies Build Stronger Sustainability Teams

  Corporate sustainability has shifted from being a peripheral activity to a core driver of business resilience, competitiveness, and stakeholder trust. A recent survey by the Conference Board and ESGAUGE gathered insights from 70 U.S. and multinational companies, highlighting how sustainability teams are structured, how they collaborate with other business functions, and what best practices […]

Texas Judge Blocks DEI ESG Law: What It Means for Investors

Texas Judge Blocks DEI ESG Law: What It Means for Investors

Texas Judge Blocks Controversial DEI ESG Law On August 29, 2025, a federal judge in Austin, Texas, issued a ruling that immediately captured the attention of investors, corporate boards, and sustainability professionals across the United States. According to Reuters (Jonathan Stempel, 2025), Judge Alan Albright blocked the enforcement of Senate Bill 2337, a Texas law […]

ESG Data in 2025: Tools, Challenges, and the Future

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The Growing Importance of ESG Data By 2025, ESG data has shifted from being optional to a core driver of corporate accountability. No longer are vague sustainability claims acceptable—investors, regulators, and customers demand measurable, transparent, and audit-ready ESG information. As Solvexia’s “ESG Data Management: Best Tools & Strategies for 2025” blog outlines, structured ESG data […]

Third-Party Assurance Under SB 253: What Companies Must Know Now

Third-Party Assurance Under SB 253: What Companies Must Know Now

California’s Senate Bill 253 (SB 253) — the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act — marks a pivotal shift in corporate climate reporting. For the first time, large public and private companies operating in California will be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. But the real game-changer? These disclosures […]