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Seven (7) ESG & Climate Key Trends in Europe to watch out for 2023 and beyond
By Prof. Nikos Avlonas President CSE Adjunct Professor UIC www.cse-net.org The landscape of ESG is certainly changing in Europe. ESG investing, climate change risk and the road to Net Zero are shaping global conversations. We have identified Seven Major Trends for 2023 and beyond that will shape the future in Europe. Additionally we […]
From profit mindset to growth and purpose: How can European companies step up their ESG game?
With its commitment to high caliber training for C-suite executives worldwide in mind, CSE is preparing for the Updated European Advanced Version of the Digital Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program, on February 22-23 & 24, specially addressed to European companies with an ESG mindset. With the climate crisis affecting the lives of hundreds millions […]
Six US Sustainability Wins of 2022
2022 was a year of highs and lows in the world of sustainability, but we are going to keep track of some of the wins and positive stories from this year. Pioneering commitments made by the US at COP27 The 27th climate conference has introduced a set of new initiatives. These […]
Effects of the 2022 Midterm Election on the U.S. Climate Agenda
With the dire effects of climate change becoming ever more present and severe, it is becoming increasingly vital for countries with agency, alongside a history of excessive pollution, to take action against it. The U.S.’s actions are becoming progressively more important, with a lot riding on the 2022 midterm elections. Unquestionably, the results do not […]
CSE’S training wins acclaim by executives
November 23, 2022 was the culmination of CSE’s training (Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program). C-suite, senior directors and managers attended the online live sessions with live instruction from CSE’s founder and president Nikos Avlonas, CSE’s lead trainer and Head of Strategic Development Lena Mamidaki. The three-day live sessions complement the digital coursework. It includes […]
Why ESG training goes beyond simply doing the right thing?
An excellent ESG performance is based on a deep understanding of what ESG constitutes. Instilling a common language and understanding is crucial to integrate sustainability in all aspects of corporate and institutional functions. However, knowledge gaps and lack of clarity around core sustainability issues are still the main challenges for most organizations. This is […]
How can SASB guidelines contribute to a global Sustainability Standard?
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has experienced tremendous growth since its founding just over a decade ago. Over half of the S&P Global 1200 are now using SASB standards within their reporting frameworks – signaling massive adoption on a grand scale. From 2019-2020, SASB reports grew 375% and another 215% from 2020-2021. […]
CSE at the United Nations headquarters in NYC
CSE’s President Nikos Avlonas participated as speaker at the 5th Annual United in Sustainability Summit, which took place on November 14th 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where several Credit Unions were present. Nikos spoke at a panel of experts where he presented the key findings from CSE’s new Annual […]
UN’s new assessment calls for Europe to tackle its environmental challenges
“Europe’s Environment – The Seventh Pan-European Environmental Assessment” presents the progress made in environmental protection, but also reveals the shortcomings of our efforts to protect the environment and people of the pan-European region. Just over 10 years ago, at the Seventh Environment for Europe Conference, the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS), began being […]
Energy Crisis: Understanding its impact on the ESG Agenda
The repercussions of energy insecurity are posing a major threat to the ESG agenda. Emissions reduction targets were already proving challenging, as global CO2 emissions peaked in 2021. Now, stakeholders are attempting to strike a balance between their ESG goals and the need for energy security. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not only […]