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Sustainability Training 2025: A Critical Need Amid Change
Sustainability training in 2025 is essential for professionals who must navigate policy shifts, corporate sustainability goals, and environmental compliance. While global sustainability efforts remain strong, regulatory uncertainty has created challenges. Government appointees overseeing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have proposed revisions to the 2009 “endangerment finding”, which enables the agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. […]
Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs): Green Finance or Greenwashing?
How Major Polluters Exploit Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) are a growing financial tool designed to support companies in improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Banks have issued billions in SLLs, including to some of Canada’s largest corporate polluters, under the premise that these firms will enhance sustainability practices. However, many of […]
Exclusive Webinar – CSRD & ESRS: What changes and how to comply in 3 steps approach
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce its 3rd CSE Webinar of 2025, titled: “CSRD & ESRS: What Changes and How to Comply in a 3-Step Approach”. As CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) evolve, organizations must adapt to new sustainability reporting requirements. With the recent […]
CSRD and ESRS Compliance for U.S. Companies
Sustainability regulations are tightening worldwide, and CSRD and ESRS compliance for U.S. companies is becoming increasingly relevant. The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are setting new expectations for sustainability transparency. While these frameworks are designed for EU-based entities, U.S. companies with international operations, supply chains, or stakeholders […]
Prepare Your Business for the Future of Sustainability Reporting
Join Europe’s Premier ESG Practitioner Program – Advanced Edition 2025 With the arrival of the Omnibus Simplification Package, the European Parliament now holds the responsibility of ensuring that the future of sustainability reporting delivers strategic value to businesses. The challenge is clear: avoiding reductions in scope that focus solely on cost-cutting, and instead ensuring that […]
Why Europe needs a climate bad bank to avoid a ‘green swan’
What is a Climate Bad Bank and Why Does Europe Need One? As Europe races to meet its legally binding net zero target by 2050 (European Climate Law), the financial sector faces a looming climate risk — the potential for stranded assets tied to fossil fuels. These assets, currently sitting on bank balance sheets, could […]
The EU Omnibus Package: What US Companies Need to Know
The European Commission’s Omnibus Package, introduced on February 26, 2025, is set to reshape sustainability regulations across Europe. While the package aims to streamline compliance, it also raises important questions for US companies operating in or exporting to the EU. For this reason, understanding these regulatory shifts is essential to staying compliant, maintaining competitive advantage, […]
Sustainable Investment in Canada 2025: Resilience Amid Market Shifts
The Future of Sustainable Investment in Canada: 2025 Outlook Despite evolving market trends and regulatory shifts, Sustainable investment in Canada remains central for investors. Some companies are engaging in “greenhushing,” downplaying sustainability commitments to avoid scrutiny. However, investors prioritize long-term value and accountability. Instead of reducing ESG efforts, or adopting aspirational sustainability goals, many are […]
Canada’s Clean Electricity Future: Sectors Poised to Benefit
The Power Shift: Clean Electricity Benefits in Canada Canada is on the path to a clean electricity future, leveraging renewable sources such as hydropower, wind, solar, and nuclear. This shift is not just about reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; it presents a tremendous economic opportunity for multiple sectors. The Clean Electricity Regulations provide a roadmap […]
CSE’s 2025 Annual Research: U.S. Business Implications
ESG Leadership is No Longer Optional for U.S. Companies Chicago, Illinois – The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual ESG Research Report, confirming a 92% correlation between high ESG performance and profitability among North America’s leading companies. This study, covering 210 top-performing U.S. and Canadian firms across 21 sectors, provides […]