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What Does the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mean for the Shipping & Logistics Industry?
CSRD: Why It Matters for Shipping The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is the European Union’s latest move to advance corporate transparency and accountability regarding sustainability. As an enhancement to the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) established in 2014, the CSRD raises the bar by mandating sustainability reporting from more companies, expanding disclosure requirements, and applying […]
Mastering CSRD: A Must-Read Guide for Savvy Sustainability Managers
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a significant shift in the European Union’s approach to corporate sustainability. This comprehensive regulation aims to enhance and standardize sustainability reporting across EU member states, ensuring that companies provide consistent, comparable, and reliable information on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Mastering CSRD is key! As sustainability […]
Three Critical Areas to Enhance Global Sustainability Policies (GRI)
As global sustainability becomes a focal point for businesses and governments, the need for comprehensive and standardized reporting is more critical than ever. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has recently introduced a suite of new guidance documents aimed at enhancing sustainability disclosures and informing policy-making. These publications address crucial areas such as double materiality, due […]
How to equip UK C-Suite Leadership and Teams with ESG Expertise
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legislation in the UK is an evolving area that reflects the growing concern for sustainable practices within business operations. Upon public demand CSE is preparing for yet another groundbreaking C-suite Sustainability ESG Leadership Training Program this June, this time tailored for the U.K, the EU economy and the Gulf countries, […]
How CS3D affects EU and non-EU corporations?
The CS3D framework is designed for businesses operating in the EU to integrate human rights and environmental considerations into their operations and throughout their entire activity chain. It mandates a risk-based due diligence process to identify, prevent, mitigate, and report adverse impacts. Businesses must also establish effective governance and management systems. Violations can lead to […]
Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) CEO Featured on the Environmental Transformation Podcast!
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is thrilled to announce that our CEO, Nikos Avlonas, was recently featured on the highly regarded Environmental Transformation Podcast. In this insightful episode, Nikos dives deep into the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable business practices. He explores key topics that are critical for environmental professionals, sustainability specialists, […]
How the EU’s Groundbreaking Directive Redefines Corporate Responsibility
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), finally approved on April 24 by the EU Parliament, marks a pivotal advancement in integrating environmental and human rights considerations into corporate governance. As part of the EU’s broader commitment to sustainable practices, the directive imposes rigorous due diligence obligations on companies operating within its jurisdiction. […]
How Canadian Companies Can Stay Ahead of Global Sustainability Mandates CSRD Compliance
The Importance of CSRD for Canadian Companies Canadian companies need to pay close attention to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Union (EU) mandate that compels companies to report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Even if your business is not based in the EU, the CSRD could still apply, requiring you […]
What are the challenges Professionals face in ESG Reporting?
In view of the accelerating changes in ESG, especially in the evolving landscape for standard-setting bodies and disclosure regulations, professionals struggle to keep pace and stay up to date. According to Bloomberg, in recent years ESG assets surpassed 35 $trillion up from $30.6 trillion in 2018. In 2025 they will most likely […]