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How EU regulations affect Canadian companies
Many Canadian companies still believe that European Union regulations apply only within Europe. That assumption no longer holds. Today, EU sustainability and ESG regulations affect more than 1,000 Canadian companies, even when those companies operate primarily outside the EU. The reason is straightforward. The EU has tied regulatory compliance to market access, supply chains, and […]
Circular Economy Strategies Drive Cost Efficiency in the USA
Circular economy strategies are no longer driven by sustainability goals alone. Across the United States, companies are adopting circular models because they reduce costs, improve material resilience, and strengthen operational efficiency. Circular economy practices are expanding rapidly, particularly in waste-intensive sectors such as retail, logistics, and manufacturing. What has changed is the motivation. Circularity is […]
EU ETS Maritime & FuelEU 2026: Managing Cost, Risk, and Compliance
EU ETS Maritime and FuelEU in 2026: Why This Year Matters As of early 2026, many Greek shipping organisations have moved beyond learning the rules and are now operating EU ETS Maritime and FuelEU at scale. This shift matters because 2026 is the first year where process discipline, data quality, and cross-functional coordination begin to […]
ESG and Shipping Finance: Access Capital in 2026
For decades, Greek shipping has relied on strong banking relationships, market timing, and asset quality. Today, another factor increasingly shapes access to capital: ESG performance and climate alignment. This shift is not driven by ideology. It is driven by lenders. According to the Poseidon Principles Association, more than 30 major shipping banks, representing over USD […]
Supply Chain Visibility and Carbon Disclosure Accelerate Through AI in the USA
Supply chain transparency has become one of the most pressing sustainability challenges for U.S. organizations. Indeed, pressure from investors, customers, and business partners is intensifying around Scope 3 emissions disclosure, forcing companies to confront the complexity of their value chains. For many organizations, Scope 3 emissions represent the largest share of total carbon impact, yet […]
Climate Risk and Resilience as Business Priorities in the USA
Climate risk is no longer treated as a distant environmental concern. Across the United States, physical climate risks such as extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and storms are now directly affecting business continuity, asset performance, and supply chains. Additionally, companies are increasingly embedding climate risk into enterprise risk management frameworks as operational disruptions and insurance pressures […]
From Guidelines to Enforcement: The Future of ESG Regulation in Canada
The future of ESG regulation in Canada is no longer theoretical. For years, companies treated environmental, social, and governance disclosure as guidance or best practice. Now regulators, investors, and financial institutions expect action that can stand up to scrutiny. This shift means the future of ESG regulation in Canada is moving from voluntary frameworks to […]
Trend 6: Assurance and Audit-Ready Sustainability Reporting Expands
In 2026, assurance and audit-ready sustainability reporting expand rapidly across the United States as companies respond to growing investor scrutiny and rising expectations for credible data. Even without a single, unified federal mandate, organizations increasingly treat sustainability disclosures with the same rigor as financial reporting. As highlighted in CSE’s Sustainability and ESG Trends in the […]
2026 Will Redefine ESG in Europe. Here’s How Winners Are Preparing
Europe is entering a decisive ESG era. Sustainability no longer sits on the sidelines of corporate strategy. According to the Sustainability Radar January 2026, regulatory enforcement across the EU, the UK, and key European markets is accelerating, as climate, supply chain, and disclosure obligations move from policy to practice. For companies operating in the EU, […]
EU Better Regulation Reset 2026: Why ESG Leaders Must Act
Why the EU’s “Better Regulation” Reset Matters for ESG Leaders in 2026 In 2026, the European Union is not stepping back from sustainability regulation. Instead, it is doing something more strategic. It is fixing how regulation works. The EU’s “Better Regulation” reset marks a shift from rapid rulemaking to disciplined execution, oversight, and quality control. […]