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Key Sustainability Concepts under SFDR: tackle the challenges, unlock the opportunities
Under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), all EU asset managers are now asked to publicly disclose. Pension funds, insurers and asset managers must disclose how they consider ESG risks in their investment decisions. The SFDR will create a structural change in financial markets by making sustainability reporting mandatory and will push portfolio […]
Investigating the preferred ESG Standards amongst 16 sectors – Findings from CSE’s new Annual Research in the US and Canada
PRESS RELEASE For the 5th consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence announces the unique findings from its Annual Research on ESG Ratings and Reporting Trends, focusing on 2021’s ESG best practices and standards. CSE’s research identified the Top 10 ESG Performing Companies in 16 leading sectors and further explored common success […]
Sustainability Data of Dow Jones – How ESG dataset improves investment efficiency?
The global provider of news and business information, Dow Jones announced the launch of its sustainability data, including sustainability scores on thousands of publicly traded companies. Sustainability data aim at enabling investors and asset managers to understand company ESG performance and impact and make sustainable investment decisions. Components of the new data set include ESG […]
Winning the ESG Race: CSE’s Research identifies ESG TOP 1O Performing companies in 16 leading sectors
PRESS RELEASE CSE’s Annual Sustainability Practitioners event “Winning the ESG Race – Trends for 2022 and beyond” brought together thought leaders, institutions, and top corporate executives in a high level discussion on regulatory changes and new trends, bold corporate leadership with ESG integration, ESG reporting & risk management, responsible financing, identifying and mitigating […]
Improving ESG performance by advancing toward net-zero
Achieving net zero targets across a company’s value chain is one of the most important ESG-related ambitions. If world leaders want to have a chance of achieving the Paris goal, the world needs to limit the carbon emissions so the level of greenhouse gases does not rise any further after 2050. The number of […]
GRI Standards and investors community – Designing transparent sustainability reports
Investors are increasingly interested in responsible investment, including ESG issues and appropriate disclosures. Better ESG information can lead to more meaningful and actionable insights by decision makers. Today, ESG investing is no longer a “voluntary” movement, but imperative in attracting capital, creating financial and competitive success. It has become the number one tool for investors […]
Climate Disclosures: What to expect in 2022
By Nikos Avlonas, founder and President of CSE Disclosure-focused regulatory activity in the US has accelerated and the Securities and Exchange Commission is intent on increasing mandatory disclosures on climate-related matters. Mandatory and consistent disclosure will enable companies to gain competitive advantage, ensure a better reputation, get ahead of regulatory changes and identify the investors’ […]
Top strategic insights for 2022
For years, companies have assembled reports to disclose data regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Focus on environmental, social, and governance issues is rising amid investor and regulator interest in the coming year. As ESG becomes a more prominent business priority, it will also become a growth opportunity for firms looking for new revenue streams. […]
Managing supply chain complexity: An opportunity or a challenge?
Supply chain disruptions have become a major challenge for the global economy since the start of the pandemic. The supply chain management is most likely at the heart of discussions in every c-suite and board room. It is no longer just a communications strategy to focus on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors of […]
GRI backs the EU sustainability reporting and CSRD
The NFRD can no longer satisfy the goals and ambitions of the European Commission on sustainability reporting. The adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will gradually replace the NFRD, aiming to raise the bar for corporate accountability and transparency in Europe. The first set of standards will be adopted by October 2022 and […]