Top 10 key issues expected in the New Legislation for Mandatory Disclosure of Sustainability Information (NFRD)

By Nikos Avlonas, President and Founder of CSE The reformation of EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is one of the priorities to strengthen the foundations for sustainable investment, as stated by Mairead McGuinness, the EU Commissioner for Financial Services. Stakeholders demand more and more sustainability data to evaluate a company’s strategy and long-term viability. […]
The Emergence of Social Bonds as the new trend due to COVID-19

From CSE Consulting team Due to COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be a growing interest from investors in sustainable finance and especially in social considerations. Economy disruption, unemployment and strained health care systems have increased the importance of social risks that could challenge future investments. According to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), […]
Sustainability in Biden’s First 100 Days

From CSE Consulting team Not much can be done in 100 days, unless those days land in the middle of a crisis. The Biden Administration faces social challenges more visible than ever before. Your organization must be ready for the old concerns rising to new levels. Forced Labor PPEs (physical protection equipment) […]
PRESS RELEASE: Second Success in a row. Another sold out digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Program.

Always one step ahead, CSE delivers yet another sold-out digital version of its flagship course, the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2021. The digital course incorporates three live sessions, facilitated by global Lead Trainers, including Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of CSE and Karen Malone. The course combines the best attributes of online learning with the […]
CSE’s Research presented at the 2021 Clean Energy Forum of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy

The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) was proud to take part in this year’s BCSE Clean Energy Forum which hosted Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor under President Joe Biden, as Opening Speaker as well as other important speakers such as Senator Joe Manchin, Chairman of Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee, and Kristina […]
5 upcoming Sustainability trends that business leaders should be aware of

From CSE Consulting team U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently made a new agreement to work together in order to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, promoting a cleaner trade relationship between the two countries. Sustainability is increasingly shaped by climate change-mitigation policies with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions, […]
ESG Ratings – Why all the confusion?

From CSE Consulting team Sustainable investments in the first half of 2020 amounted to $20.9 billion dollars in the US, compared to $21.4 billion throughout 2019. Investors rely on ESG reports and ratings to evaluate a company’s performance compared to peers. As interest grows globally, different environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and ratings […]
Greenwashing issues in the superyacht industry

Like many industries, the superyacht industry is prone to greenwashing issues. Yachting journalists tend to refer to “green” developments in the industry, but the word “green” itself does not mean sustainable. Sustainability does not only represent environmental practices, but should also be approached from a social and economic perspective. There is no doubt that […]
PRESS RELEASE: Leaders from all Sustainability (ESG) – related Fields Joined us in the digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Program

Always at the forefront of hot trends, CSE delivered yet another sold-out digital version of its flagship course, the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2021. The digital course incorporates three live sessions, facilitated by global Lead Trainers, including Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of CSE. The course combines the best attributes of online learning with […]
Electromobility: the new trend in the transport sector to meet EU goals

The transport sector is responsible for the consumption of one third of the total energy in the EU, and for a large part of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change, air pollution and noise. In particular, emissions produced by cars, vans, trucks and buses account for more than 70% of total emissions. Europe aims […]