5 Strategies to Anticipate and Address Future Challenges’ ‘Preparing for ESRS Reporting Standards.
Introduction: First of all, in a recent European Parliament vote, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) received strong support, defeating a motion to limit their scope. These new sustainability reporting rules will apply to approximately 50,000 companies starting in January 2024, with sector-specific reporting temporarily delayed due to concerns from the private sector. […]
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The new GRI Standards promote accurate and transparent reporting, emphasizing climate change, human rights, and gender equality updates. Companies should address sustainability issues affecting their operations and reputation. There are increasing calls from both policy makers and society for organizations to understand and report the impact they have on their activities. As per the findings of […]
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 […]