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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. […]
ESG and the Canadian Energy Sector: Transition, Not Elimination
Canada’s energy sector sits at the center of two realities that often collide. First, it anchors the economy. In 2024, Canada’s energy sector accounted for about 9.8% of nominal GDP, directly employed 316,200 people, and supported hundreds of thousands more jobs indirectly. Energy exports reached $208.2 billion and went to 132 countries, with the U.S. […]
How UK SRS Climate Disclosures Will Impact EU ESG Professionals
The UK is entering a decisive new phase of sustainability reporting. In early 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its long-awaited consultation to introduce UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS). From 2027, these standards will replace the UK’s existing TCFD-based disclosure regime for listed companies. At first glance, UK SRS may appear to be […]
Trend 2: Sustainable Finance and Investment Demand Continues to Grow
In 2026, sustainable finance and investment demand continue to shape how capital is allocated across the U.S. market. While public debates around ESG terminology persist, investor behavior tells a clearer story. Capital increasingly flows toward companies that manage environmental and social risks, demonstrate transparency, and embed sustainability into long-term strategy. As highlighted in CSE’s analysis […]
ESG in Canada 2026: What Companies Must Prepare for
ESG in Canada: The 2026 Landscape In 2026, ESG in Canada moves from strategy to execution. Even without a single national climate rule, expectations continue to rise. Investors, banks, insurers, and major buyers now expect structured and comparable sustainability information that supports financial decisions. The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board finalized the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS […]
How to Implement CSRD and ESRS as a Sustainability Consultant
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping the sustainability consulting market across Europe. From 2024 onward, thousands of companies must comply with mandatory sustainability reporting under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). As a result, demand for qualified sustainability consultants and trainers is rising fast. Organizations now need expert support to implement CSRD, conduct […]