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How Companies Build Effective Sustainability Teams for ESG Success
Corporate sustainability has shifted from being a peripheral activity to a core driver of business resilience, competitiveness, and stakeholder trust. A recent survey by the Conference Board and ESGAUGE gathered insights from 70 U.S. and multinational companies, highlighting how sustainability teams are structured, how they collaborate with other business functions, and what best practices […]
Fortune 500 ESG Strategies: 2025 Case Studies
As ESG standards tighten, Fortune 500 companies are evolving. In 2025, leaders like Unilever, Salesforce, and Walmart are weaving ESG into governance, operations, and supply chains. They are also tackling Scope 3 emissions, which remain a persistent challenge. Let’s explore their latest case studies, expert insights, and strategies professionals can apply. Unilever: ESG at the […]
AI and ESG Integration: The Future of Responsible Technology
The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is redefining the future of responsible technology. As AI continues to drive innovations across industries, embedding ESG principles into its development and deployment is no longer optional—it is a strategic and ethical necessity. The Urgency of AI ESG Integration AI systems, if […]
Navigating AI-ESG Integration: Unveiling Opportunities and Addressing Challenges
Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced ESG Practices in Businesses In the pursuit of a sustainable future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful ally, offering great opportunities to enhance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices within businesses. The potential applications of AI span across various domains, from energy efficiency and renewable energy management to climate change […]
How GRI and ESRS pioneer a paradigm shift in reporting excellence
EU Adopts New Sustainability Reporting Standards The European Commission has officially embraced the first set of 12 European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Set to be mandatory for large and listed EU companies starting January 2024, these standards align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Notably, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has expressed support, ensuring […]
How to achieve consistency in ESG Ratings through Standards, Training, and Strategic Integration
Achieving consistent results for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings across different ESG rating agencies can be challenging. How can you establish and maintain consistency in your ESG ratings? ESG rating agencies employ diverse methodologies, criteria, and weighting systems to assess companies, leading to variations in ratings. Different agencies may prioritize specific ESG factors based […]
CSE’s Nikos Avlonas Named to 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honoree List
Chicago, Illinois, December 14, 2021: The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce that its Founder and President Nikos Avlonas has been named to the 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100, an annual list that celebrates the achievements of environment and energy “doers” in the fields of commercial and industrial environment and energy […]