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10 ESG Consulting Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them
In today’s fast-paced ESG landscape, consultants have an unprecedented opportunity to influence corporate sustainability strategies, drive measurable impact, and create long-term value for clients. Yet even experienced professionals can fall into common traps that undermine results and credibility. Whether you’re just starting your ESG consulting journey or are a seasoned practitioner, avoiding these mistakes […]
ESG Consulting 2030: Where the Industry Is Heading
A decade ago, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consulting was a niche service. Today, it’s central to corporate strategy — and by 2030, it will be as essential as finance or operations. According to Grand View Research (2025), the global ESG consulting and training market is valued at $36.2 billion, with projected double-digit growth […]
EU Empowers Small Businesses with New Sustainability Reporting Standard
Brussels, August 2025 — In a landmark move for sustainability in the business sector, the European Commission has officially adopted a new Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME). Designed specifically for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, this standard aims to simplify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures while enhancing access to finance and […]
ESG Consultants at the Core: Guiding the Shift from Compliance to Strategy
Amid rising global scrutiny, political pushback, and debates around the credibility of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, the corporate world is not retreating from sustainability — it’s doubling down. The 2025 edition of Morgan Stanley’s “Sustainable Signals: Corporates 2025” report offers a compelling glimpse into the future of sustainability, highlighting how businesses are embedding […]
Bridging the ESG Knowledge Gap: Why Consultants Play a Critical Role in 2025
In 2025, ESG factors are no longer corporate afterthoughts—they are core to business strategy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder trust. With over 75,000 ESG roles globally, a rapidly growing consulting market valued at over $13.7 billion, and tightening regulatory frameworks like the EU’s CSRD and SFDR, ESG has become a defining metric of corporate maturity and […]
Want to Be a Sustainability Consultant? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself First
By the CSE Team Inspired by Trish Kenlon’s Trellis article Sustainability consulting is booming—offering flexibility, purpose, and independence. From part-time CSOs to boutique ESG advisors, professionals are redefining impact-driven careers. But before you take the leap, are you truly ready? At CSE, we’ve coached thousands of professionals into successful sustainability careers. We were honored […]
ESG Strategies for Tech Companies on the West Coast
Tech companies on the West Coast are at the heart of innovation, not only in their field but also in sustainability. As companies like Google, Netgear, and Workday take the lead, they are setting standards by implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies that address pressing environmental concerns, shaping stakeholders expectations. In a region increasingly […]
Advanced ESG Training for West Coast Businesses
The West Coast is quickly becoming a hub for innovation and environmental leadership. However, the region faces growing challenges like climate change, resource management issues, and increasing pressure on businesses to adopt sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. As a result, advanced ESG training for West Coast businesses is essential for those that […]
Five steps towards a circular economy plan
To maintain a long term value of the products, materials and resources in the economy, a company needs to acknowledge the importance of keeping its environmental impact as low as possible. This is the starting point to join a circular economy plan. What needs, however, to be done in order to fully implement it? Here […]
Climate neutrality: a common target for states and companies
Climate neutrality is a “must include” in a sustainability communications strategy. It refers to a broader focus on net-zero emissions of all anthropogenic greenhouse gases and it is often described as a combination of direct emissions reductions, with emissions offsets for the remainder. It is impressive that the world’s largest multinational companies have committed to […]