What Consumers Expect of Corporate Responsibility during the Pandemic
Through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and in its aftermath, the demonstration of successful corporate responsibility will require fostering, amongst others things, three very important attributes towards consumers and the workforce: Greater Connection, Stronger Communication and Continued Education. The resilience of business will be put to the test by the speed of to which they […]
Could AI make ESG data more reliable ?
There is an increasing and urgent need for greater transparency, reliability and comparability of ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance data reported by companies. ESG data has become an important factor in determining a company’s valuation and a vital medium to access financing and capital. As a result we are seeing a significant increase in Sustainability reporting, […]
Covid-19 will be the ultimate test for Corporate Responsibility Paths
Nikos Avlonas Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) March 19, 2020 The international emergency arising in the last few weeks following the extensive spread of the Covid-19, also known as coronavirus, has reached a critical point, encompassing both global health as well as the economic impact the will ensue. It is widely expected […]
Most Common Misconceptions of Corporations towards Sustainability
Last years have verified that within business cycles has come to realization the importance of Sustainability in order for corporations to operate regularly, enhance their credibility and good reputation as well as to reduce any possible risks. Following the adoption of the right legislative frameworks and the European Commission’s legislation and commitments, the foundations for […]
The Hottest Trends on Corporate Sustainability for 2020 and Beyond
Over the past decade, the terms Sustainability, ESG risks, Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility have become central in discussions between policymakers, company board members, media, consumers and the society in general. While the concept has reached the mainstream, opportunities still exist for implementation, while at the same time new technologies and policies will require from […]
How can Sustainability Non-compliance affect Canadian Companies in EU?
EU companies face tough penalties for not publishing Sustainability Reports or publicly disclosing Corporate Responsibility data. The EU Directive on Non-financial and Diversity Information (Directive 2014/95/EU) can greatly affect Canadian corporations operating in any of the European Union Member States. The European Commission (EC) objective is to raise to a similarly high level across all […]
Canada’s Sustainability Boom – 18 companies you may want to work for
Canada is a global leader in sustainability. Canada has passed a revenue neutral carbon tax. Toronto is making investments to decarbonize its economy and infrastructure with contract preferences for companies with low emissions and help reduce greenhouse gases while improving public health, economic prosperity and social equity. The city has a 25-year plan that looks […]