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How circular economy applies to superyacht industry

How circular economy applies to superyacht industry

Marine environmental concerns are being addressed both by international and EU legislation, challenging the superyacht industry to combine luxury with sustainability. The concept of circular economy is gaining popularity in most industries, finding innovative ways to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible.     The EU Circular Economy […]

Can the US catch-up with EU & Canada and revive their sustainability (ESG) regulations?

Can the US catch-up with EU & Canada and revive their sustainability (ESG) regulations?

Globally, countries are stepping up their game to greater sustainability, mainly climate change, into their financial industries. The plans are most advanced in the European Union and Canada.   In the last few years, multiple countries have made progress in developing sustainable-finance plans to help direct investment to climate solutions. On the other hand, the […]

Top 10 key issues expected in the New Legislation for Mandatory Disclosure of Sustainability Information (NFRD)

Top 10 key issues expected in the New Legislation for Mandatory Disclosure of Sustainability Information (NFRD)

By Nikos Avlonas, President and Founder of CSE   The reformation of EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is one of the priorities to strengthen the foundations for sustainable investment, as stated by Mairead McGuinness, the EU Commissioner for Financial Services. Stakeholders demand more and more sustainability data to evaluate a company’s strategy and long-term viability. […]

The Emergence of Social Bonds as the new trend due to COVID-19

The Emergence of Social Bonds as the new trend due to COVID-19

From CSE Consulting team   Due to COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be a growing interest from investors in sustainable finance and especially in social considerations. Economy disruption, unemployment and strained health care systems have increased the importance of social risks that could challenge future investments.   According to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), […]

Sustainability in Biden’s First 100 Days

Sustainability in Biden's First 100 Days

From CSE Consulting team   Not much can be done in 100 days, unless those days land in the middle of a crisis. The Biden Administration faces social challenges more visible than ever before. Your organization must be ready for the old concerns rising to new levels.   Forced Labor   PPEs (physical protection equipment) […]

PRESS RELEASE: Second Success in a row. Another sold out digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Program.

PRESS RELEASE: Second Success in a row. Another sold out digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Program.

Always one step ahead, CSE delivers yet another sold-out digital version of its flagship course, the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2021. The digital course incorporates three live sessions, facilitated by global Lead Trainers, including Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of CSE and Karen Malone.  The course combines the best attributes of online learning with the […]

5 upcoming Sustainability trends that business leaders should be aware of

5 upcoming Sustainability trends that business leaders should be aware of

From CSE Consulting team   U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently made a new agreement to work together in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, promoting a cleaner trade relationship between the two countries. Sustainability is increasingly shaped by climate change-mitigation policies with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions, […]

ESG Ratings – Why all the confusion?

ESG Ratings and how investors were influenced during COVID-19

From CSE Consulting team   Sustainable investments in the first half of 2020 amounted to $20.9 billion dollars in the US, compared to $21.4 billion throughout 2019. Investors rely on ESG reports and ratings to evaluate a company’s performance compared to peers. As interest grows globally, different environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and ratings […]

Greenwashing issues in the superyacht industry

Greenwashing issues in the superyacht industry

Like many industries, the superyacht industry is prone to greenwashing issues. Yachting journalists tend to refer to “green” developments in the industry, but the word “green” itself does not mean sustainable. Sustainability does not only represent environmental practices, but should also be approached from a social and economic perspective.   There is no doubt that […]