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What investors’ behavior tells us about firms with responsible strategies on environmental and climate issues during COVID -19 crisis
According to recent research key findings, firms with greater environmental responsibility have better stock returns. It seems that the COVID-19 shock led investors to reward environmental responsibility to a large extent. The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) innovates in sustainability training and consulting and has an ambitious agenda for 2020 to continue supporting Fortune 500 […]
Three Reasons TCFD & SASB reporting on Climate Scenarios is Important
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) provides market-driven recommendations for voluntary and consistent climate-related financial risk disclosures in mainstream filings. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) provides industry specific standards help investors and other market participants assess their portfolios’ exposure to sustainability risks and opportunities. Climate risk is often material, and […]
Canada Oil in the Era of Uncertainty
How the places that supply oil to Cascadia are reacting to the pandemic Oil markets went wild this spring. When the economic distress of coronavirus lockdowns hit, oil futures jumped well into negative pricing territory and oil company stock prices fell radically. The situation was so grim that pipeline operators were actually telling oil companies to stop […]
How Canada can plan a sustainable pathway for the economy amidst the pandemic
A number of environmental organizations in Canada are calling on the government to add Sustainability to its economic recovery measures that highlight both workers and efforts to address the climate crisis. Why does a sustainable recovery matter for Canada? Even before the pandemic struck, the world was dealing with pressing climate crises that will […]
SASB and TCFD guidelines: Kicking the Tires for ESG
By Nikos Avlonas President and Founder of CSE When addressing Sustainability Reporting, CSE is often asked, “what should my company report?” We answer “the issues most material to the product or service you provide.” “How do I know what’s most material?” Ask your stakeholders. “What if I don’t have the resources for […]
The Digital Transformation of the Food Value Chain in Reuters Events webinar
LONDON – May 19th, 2020. Reuters Events announces a webinar on Thursday May 28th at 12.00pm EDT focused on how companies are adopting digital tools and technologies to improve productivity and drive efficiencies across food production, supply and distribution. The Food & Agriculture team at Reuters Events brings you a panel of experts to look […]
Practical Sustainability (ESG) Strategies
Chicago May 21, 2020 Practical Sustainability (ESG) Strategies: The new edition is here to provide practical guidance about moving towards a Sustainable Economy. Now more than ever, Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to gain a competitive advantage (Wiley, 2nd Edition, 2020) is needed to guide corporations and sustainability practitioners through the COVID-19 challenges and the new reality. Whether dealing […]
CSE is communication partner with Reuters Events
As we self-isolate, we must be careful not to isolate our ideas and thoughts. We have the opportunity to ensure we deliver a clean, low-carbon and inclusive global recovery. It has never been more important for our industry to share, collaborate and inspire. For that reason, we’re hosting The Responsible Business Week [June 8-16], […]
ESG Ratings and how investors were influenced during COVID-19
There is some very encouraging news for Sustainability Practitioners as we start the recovery process. It appears that COVID-19 has prompted investors to increasingly factor in ESG into their assessment process. During the pandemic crisis and stock market panic, the ESG funds – funds that practice sustainable strategies and base their investments on the […]
CSE offering Corporate Sustainability Training to Green Business Network members
CSE is pleased to partner with Green America, to offer its Green America Business Network members its Online Diploma on Corporate Sustainability. This foundational course offered through the acclaimed on-line Sustainability Academy provides a step-by-step introduction to corporate sustainability and the latest sustainability trends. See international best practice case studies and videos Learn about international […]