Just transition is rising in investors’ agenda
By Nikos Avlonas, President and Founder of CSE The necessity of a Just Transition is rising up the agenda of investors and policy makers. It has already become an integral part of many of the global commitments adopted by countries as it is strongly linked to 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, drawing […]
EU sets a global requirement in supply chain sustainability
Business’ impacts take place throughout the entire value chain and the EU has already acknowledged this. The European Commission has set one more time high standards by becoming the first policymaker in the world to take concrete initiative for human rights and environmental violations in the supply chain. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive […]
5 ways the board of directors can contribute in ESG quality
ESG rises-up the political agenda and therefore it is being reported. The latest regulatory developments are shaping investor expectations on ESG and many board of directors are considering the best way to contribute to the long-term success with both quantitative and qualitative data. However, most companies do not have a formal process to collect nonfinancial […]
What does ESG mean for the Energy and Mining industry in Canada?
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is a topic of increasing importance in all business sectors across Canada, shaping many corporations’ business agendas as investors prioritize integrative investment approaches. In the energy sector, many companies in Canada are motivated to set and attain ESG benchmarks, following strict local regulations. All of Canada’s largest oil and […]
New York Build 2022: The largest construction and design show for New York
Would you like to register your team for no-cost tickets to the largest construction & design show for New York (March 2-3, Javits Center)? The show is officially supported by the Mayor of New York. Featuring 300+ speakers across 11 conference tracks, AIA CES workshops, networking parties, Festival of Construction, live music, entertainment and much more. There are limited […]
Mind the gap: Corporate climate pledges in the time of EU energy crisis
by CSE research team Europe’s energy sector is suffering from extreme malaise The future energy system will need to address all value chains of the energy sector while delivering energy transition and decarbonization goals, linking in an optimal way various energy resources and networks to the consumption sectors. Smart sector integration is expected to […]
Champion the vital role of your sustainability team in spurring momentum and change
How to” walk the talk” and follow through on your corporation’s climate commitments While climate targets and net-zero planning are gaining momentum globally, many of the world’s largest companies are failing to take significant enough steps to meet their pledges to reduce the impact of their greenhouse gas emissions in the decades ahead. Many […]
How to walk the walk on corporate climate commitments in the EU
In an era of transformative change Corporate Sustainability Leadership guides legislation and effectively manages internal and external risks. Sustainable profitability, the rule of law, cooperation between enterprises, civil society and governments are the greatest assets to respond to the public concerns for Europe’s future and new model for sustainable and digital growth. With the start […]
Key Sustainability Concepts under SFDR: tackle the challenges, unlock the opportunities
Under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), all EU asset managers are now asked to publicly disclose. Pension funds, insurers and asset managers must disclose how they consider ESG risks in their investment decisions. The SFDR will create a structural change in financial markets by making sustainability reporting mandatory and will push portfolio […]
Sustainability Data of Dow Jones – How ESG dataset improves investment efficiency?
The global provider of news and business information, Dow Jones announced the launch of its sustainability data, including sustainability scores on thousands of publicly traded companies. Sustainability data aim at enabling investors and asset managers to understand company ESG performance and impact and make sustainable investment decisions. Components of the new data set include ESG […]