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Corporate Sustainability at a Crossroads: How the EU Can Lead the Way
The European Union (EU) has long been a global leader in corporate sustainability and climate finance. However, recent developments in the United States, including increasing political resistance to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, pose a challenge to the EU’s regulatory ambitions. Despite these obstacles, the EU must maintain its leadership in sustainable finance by […]
How Will U.S. Tariffs Reshape Corporate Sustainability?
Navigating Policy Shifts in a Rapidly Decarbonizing Economy As the U.S. government increasingly turns to tariffs as a policy lever, corporate sustainability faces a new inflection point. How can companies stay aligned with long-term ESG goals amid rising protectionism and trade turbulence? This article by CSE research department unpacks how recent U.S. tariff actions—especially on […]
The ESG Imperative: Implications for Businesses
The Road Ahead with Impax’s Asset Management Lessons ESG considerations have rapidly shifted from being niche concerns to becoming central to business and investment strategies. In an era of mounting environmental challenges and evolving societal expectations, ESG has emerged as a cornerstone of corporate responsibility. Yet, while ESG offers significant opportunities, it also presents real […]
Sustainability in a Post-SDG Era: US Policy Realignment and Corporate ESG Dynamics
How CSE Is Empowering Executives to Navigate a Fragmented ESG Future Post-SDG The US sustainability policy shift in 2025, marked by the country’s withdrawal from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), represents a pivotal moment for both public and private sectors. This move away from international sustainability commitments signals a larger trend—one that requires […]
Corporate Activism and ESG Strategies in Consumer Industries
Corporate activism is now a driving force in shaping Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies—especially in consumer industries. In these sectors, brand reputation and public trust play a major role in business success. As scrutiny increases and regulations evolve, companies must respond to rising investor pressure and changing consumer expectations. Activism Is Redefining ESG Priorities […]
Canada’s Third Green Bond Issuance: Advancing Sustainable Finance
The Government of Canada is strengthening its commitment to sustainable finance with its third green bond issuance, announced in February 2025. This move signals Canada’s expanding role in global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) leadership. It also supports the shift toward climate-focused investments and clean economic growth. Green bonds help fund environmentally beneficial projects like […]
U.S. Approach to Sustainability in 2025: Policies and Trends
In 2025, the landscape of U.S. sustainability policies is shaped as much by politics as by climate science. While federal momentum has slowed, the drive for sustainable practices is shifting toward state-level legislation, private-sector accountability, and growing investor scrutiny. The result? A complex but urgent environment where professionals and organizations must be proactive, informed, and […]
The Omnibus Package: What Companies and ESG Managers Need to Know
In response to growing concerns about the complexity of sustainability regulations and their potential to hinder European businesses, the European Commission has introduced the Omnibus Simplification Package. This proposal aims to streamline corporate sustainability reporting while maintaining the EU’s ambitious environmental and social goals. The Omnibus package is a critical turning point in the EU’s […]
The UK’s Revenue Certainty Mechanism: Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) in the UK The Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) is a new UK government policy. It aims to speed up the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The RCM guarantees stable returns for producers. This reduces investment risk and encourages a shift away from fossil fuels. As aviation faces growing pressure to […]
The Greenhushing Dilemma
A Corporate Challenge for Europe’s Sustainability Future In the face of growing global pressure for corporate climate action, companies are encountering a new challenge: greenhushing. While greenwashing—the practice of overstating environmental credentials—is widely known, greenhushing presents the opposite problem. It is the silence surrounding sustainability efforts, driven by fear of backlash, litigation, and scrutiny. As […]