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Why Investors Are Prioritizing ESG in 2026
Investors prioritizing ESG in 2026 want fewer promises and more proof. In the U.S., sustainability now signals whether a company manages risk, allocates capital wisely, and earns durable trust. That shift shows up in both market data and disclosure pressure. The US SIF Trends Report 2025/2026 puts scale behind the story. It tracks $61.7 trillion […]
Mastering U.S. Sustainability Regulations in 2026: Essential Training for Business Leaders
Why Sustainability Drives Success U.S. sustainability regulations 2026 reshape how companies manage risk, strategy, and transparency. Investors expect clear climate disclosures. Regulators demand reliable and comparable data. Consumers look for responsible business practices that align with environmental and social values. After advising organizations globally for nearly twenty years, CSE has seen that companies preparing early […]
CSE Fall 2025 ESG Programs Empower Sustainability Leaders Across North America
This fall, the Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) successfully completed its Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Programs in the United States and Canada, welcoming a diverse group of professionals from sectors including real estate, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and finance. Led by Nikos Avlonas, CSE President, alongside John Grehmer (U.S. cohort) and Rosalinda Sanquiche (Canadian […]
How Europe Can Achieve Industrial Decarbonization Now
Europe’s heavy industries, steel, cement, and fertilizers, sit at the heart of the continent’s economy and its carbon problem. Together, they account for over 20% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The European Green Deal and Fit for 55 package set ambitious decarbonisation goals, but meeting them requires […]
How Europe Can Stay Ahead in the Green Tech Race
Europe was once the global frontrunner in clean energy innovation, leading in offshore wind, heat pumps, and sustainable manufacturing. But today, it faces intensifying global competition — particularly from China and the U.S., which are leveraging massive industrial policies and green subsidies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China controls over 60% of […]
Why the EU Sustainability Reporting Omnibus Is a Turning Point for ESG Professionals
In February 2025, the European Commission introduced the Omnibus I package, a pivotal regulatory reform aimed at streamlining the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and related frameworks. Designed to balance reporting burdens with transparency, the Omnibus I signals a shift, not just in regulation, but in the strategic role ESG professionals must now play. With […]
Why European ESG Training Matters
Introduction to European ESG Training European companies are moving fast on sustainability. New regulations, investor pressure, and supply-chain risks are reshaping how business works. ESG skills are core to strategy, performance, and risk management. This blog explains why European ESG training matters now. We use the lens of climate risks to global supply chains. […]
CSE Partners with Chicago Build Expo 2025 as Media Partner
The Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce its role as a Media Partner for Chicago Build Expo 2025 – the Midwest’s largest construction show – taking place October 29–30, 2025, at McCormick Place, Hall D2 in Chicago. This year’s expo will spotlight driving change, diversity, and equality across the Midwest’s built […]
Green Leadership at the G7: What the Kananaskis Summit Means for the Sustainability Agenda
From June 15 to 17, global leaders met in Kananaskis, Alberta. This was the 50th G7 Summit. More importantly, it came at a time of rising global instability. Geopolitical tensions are growing. So are economic risks and climate crises. Therefore, this summit is not just tradition. It’s a test of the G7’s commitment to a […]
US Sustainability Professionals: Navigating 2025 Trends & Building Green Skills
US Sustainability Professionals are at the forefront of transformative change in a world increasingly defined by environmental urgency and the shifting dynamics of sustainability practices. Professionals in the field are at the epicenter of transformative change. As we look to 2025, several crucial Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends are reshaping the industry. Meanwhile, the […]