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Who’s Leading the Tech Race? 

Global Tech Race

Who’s Leading the Tech Race? The Global Powerhouses Driving Innovation in AI, Semiconductors, and Quantum Computing CSE Research Department, May 2025    In today’s fast-evolving world, technological dominance equals geopolitical and economic power. The nations spearheading breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum computing are shaping not just markets—but the future. A newly released Bruegel […]

CSE Partners with the International ESG Shipping Awards for Carbon Neutrality

CSE Partners with the International ESG Shipping Awards for Carbon Neutrality

CSE Supports Carbon Neutral ESG Shipping Awards 2025 The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly partnered with the ESG Shipping Awards 2025 as the official Carbon Neutrality Partner, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainability in the maritime sector on a global scale. The international ceremony, held on May 23rd in Athens, brought together key […]

Why 2025 Is the Year to Renew Your ESG Certification — And Bring Your Team Along

Why 2025 Is the Year to Renew Your ESG Certification — And Bring Your Team Along

Time to Renew Your ESG Certification? Here’s Why 2025 Is the Perfect Opportunity For more than two decades, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) has been more than just a training provider — we’ve been a catalyst for ESG transformation. With over 10,000 leaders trained across 90+ countries, our programs have shaped the global […]

Mastering Double Materiality: The Key to CSRD Compliance and Strategic Impact

Mastering Double Materiality

Double materiality and the CSRD are reshaping how companies report sustainability performance. As the EU strengthens its commitment to transparency and accountability, understanding this dual concept is vital. Businesses must now assess not only how sustainability issues affect them but also how their operations impact the environment and society. This blog explores how to align […]

State vs. Federal Sustainability Policy in 2025: Legal Setbacks and Policy Divergence

State vs. Federal Sustainability Policy in 2025

The tension between federal and state sustainability agendas continues to shape the environmental landscape of the United States. As of 2025, a series of high-profile legal and regulatory developments underscores just how fractured U.S. climate governance has become. One notable example is the recent dismissal of Bucks County’s climate lawsuit against major oil companies—a decision […]

When Is the Right Time to Conduct Double Materiality?

When Is the Right Time to Conduct Double Materiality

Why Timing Is Critical for Double Materiality Double materiality has become a vital element of sustainability and ESG strategy in the EU. It examines both how environmental and social issues affect a company and how the company impacts society and the environment. This approach, rooted in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), goes beyond financial […]

How to Become a Sustainability Manager

How to Become a Sustainability Manager

With climate change, biodiversity loss, and regulatory pressures reshaping the global economy, the role of the sustainability manager has never been more important. These professionals lead companies toward responsible practices—reducing environmental impact while promoting social value and economic resilience. If you’re passionate about driving change and seeking a career with long-term growth, this guide will […]

How the U.S. Green Bank is Powering a Clean Energy Revolution with $27B

U.S. Green Bank

The United States is taking a bold step toward climate resilience and equitable growth. In a landmark move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investing $27 billion into the U.S. Green Bank initiative as part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This investment is set to supercharge clean energy access, cut emissions, and spur job […]

ESG Advocates Face a Market Reality Check: Value Over Virtue

ESG market value

Once the poster child of progressive investing, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies are undergoing a market-driven transformation. Once buoyed by moral imperatives and stakeholder pressures, ESG is now being scrutinized through the lens of value creation. The question professionals and companies must now ask is not “What is the right thing to do?” but […]