Sustainability Academy: Pioneering Digital Education Platform by CSE, Champions the Sustainability Transformation
In a world yearning for sustainable solutions, Sustainability Academy emerges as a beacon of hope, earning two awards on both sides of the Atlantic. This groundbreaking digital educational platform, conceived by the Center for Sustainability (CSE), has not only carved a niche for itself, but has also been hailed as the vanguard of global change. […]
The Impact of CSRD Sustainable Development Reporting Legislation on European Businesses
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), recently adopted by the European Commission, has emerged as a pivotal concern for European businesses. This directive carries significant implications for over 50,000 medium and large companies operating within the European Union. These companies are now mandated to annually disclose data and policies pertaining to sustainable development and environmental, […]
ESG reporting requirements in Canada: Why businesses should invest money & effort
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), in collaboration with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), recently announced the appointment of their next cohort of members. This includes representation from various provinces in Canada, as well as the resource-based sectors. With this development, the Board is now in “decision-making mode,” following the release of the ISSB’s initial […]
How Falling Inflation Empowers Sustainable Operations in Technology, Energy & Utilities, and Financial Services?
In 2023, a combination of higher interest rates, improved supply chain conditions, and stricter credit policies successfully controlled inflation. As of May, the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate has decreased for 11 consecutive months. The fall of inflation can have several implications for companies’ operations regarding sustainability (ESG) in the sectors of Technology, […]
How ESG Investing is reshaping the Canadian industries
ESG Revolution in Canada is affecting most of its industries Over the past year, Canada has experienced significant developments in ESG investing, leading to a rapidly changing business landscape. Companies and investors have had to adapt to increasing demands for transparency and accountability on ESG issues. As a result, new opportunities and challenges for businesses […]
From profit mindset to growth and purpose: How can European companies step up their ESG game?
With its commitment to high caliber training for C-suite executives worldwide in mind, CSE is preparing for the Updated European Advanced Version of the Digital Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program, on February 22-23 & 24, specially addressed to European companies with an ESG mindset. With the climate crisis affecting the lives of hundreds millions […]
Six US Sustainability Wins of 2022
2022 was a year of highs and lows in the world of sustainability, but we are going to keep track of some of the wins and positive stories from this year. Pioneering commitments made by the US at COP27 The 27th climate conference has introduced a set of new initiatives. These […]
Effects of the 2022 Midterm Election on the U.S. Climate Agenda
With the dire effects of climate change becoming ever more present and severe, it is becoming increasingly vital for countries with agency, alongside a history of excessive pollution, to take action against it. The U.S.’s actions are becoming progressively more important, with a lot riding on the 2022 midterm elections. Unquestionably, the results do not […]
Can the US catch-up with EU & Canada and revive their sustainability (ESG) regulations?
Globally, countries are stepping up their game to greater sustainability, mainly climate change, into their financial industries. The plans are most advanced in the European Union and Canada. In the last few years, multiple countries have made progress in developing sustainable-finance plans to help direct investment to climate solutions. On the other hand, the […]
Leading impactful CSR and sustainability initiatives in the post-oil era in the UAE
As the crisis evolves around the world, MENA governments should ensure that their stimulus measures and policy responses are aligned with ambitious climate change and wider environmental protection goals. They should ensure policy coherence and avoid creating unintended environmental consequences that might damage the future resilience and environmental health of societies. The goal is […]