Embrace the 3 R’s toward a zero waste and a thriving circular economy

Key Steps Towards a Sustainable Future of Zero Waste Zero waste strives to eliminate waste through ongoing reduction and recapture methods, while the circular economy aims to accurately value resources and promote their resale and recovery. Although recycling is beneficial, adopting the 3 R’s below can lead to more impactful action toward a sustainable future. […]
Shining a light on ESG ratings for enterprises

With global investors being increasingly focused on ESG ratings & issues in their investment strategies – according to the Capital Group ESG Global Study, roughly 89 percent of investors considered ESG issues in some form as part of their investment approach in 2022 – it’s no surprise that the acronym “ESG” has never been more […]
2023: a crash test year for US companies on their ESG efforts

In 2022 many issues on corporate Sustainability and ESG assumed a refined focus. New regulations came into play that are shaping the sustainability agenda and changing the way companies do business in different jurisdictions. More and more boards, in recognition of the important role ESG plays in driving long-term value creation, are disclosing how their […]
CSE and Beah launched the Oman Sustainability Index and assessed companies against ESG criteria

During the Oman Sustainability Week 2023, held in the Sultanate of Oman earlier in March 2023, several Omani companies from all sectors were recognized for a second consecutive year for their exceptional sustainability efforts at the prestigious event Oman Sustainability Week Awards. These awards serve as a commendation to top-performing companies in implementing sustainable […]
CSE brings together industry leaders for Sustainability ESG Practitioner training

What an incredible start to 2023! The successful March 2023 CSE training brought together industry leaders from various sectors. Attendees represented Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Financial, Banking, Telecommunications & Media, Environmental, Software Development, Clothing Retail, Information Technology, Oil and Energy, Government & NGOs, Real Estate and Construction sectors. A good portion of the March training […]
The ESG knowledge gap on executives and boards education

ESG is the dominating trend in the marketplace the last few years. However, a knowledge gap on executives and boards still exists, leaving the industries unable to adapt to current demands. The mounting pressure on companies to incorporate ESG practices is never ending, with existing and new regulatory requirements pushing business leaders to rethink […]
Why EU urges the fashion and textile industry to become sustainable

As we move deeper into the age of the Anthropocene, production and consumption of textiles is increasing, and a shift to a circular economy is necessary.The European Commission has proposed the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. Textiles are all around you. From the clothes you wear, to the furniture you sit […]
Canada’s investment in circular economy

In their ambitious pursuit of more sustainable economic practices, Canada has invested and focused an increased effort into the adoption of a more circular economy. Circular economic business models keep products and materials in use for as long as possible to achieve optimum value. Canada’s reputation for their innovation of clean technologies is […]
CSE’s Nikos Avlonas Named to 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honoree List

Chicago, Illinois, December 14, 2021: The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce that its Founder and President Nikos Avlonas has been named to the 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100, an annual list that celebrates the achievements of environment and energy “doers” in the fields of commercial and industrial environment and energy […]
The Sustainable Products Initiative: a renewed European approach towards product policy

The new policy framework, known as the Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI), aims to foster responsible supply chains against greenwashing. There is a worldwide demand for more efficient and sustainable products to reduce energy and resource consumption. The EU’s sustainable product policy, eco-design legislation and energy labelling are effective tools for improving the energy efficiency and […]