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Green Technology and U.S. Sustainability Goals
Why Sustainability Drives Success Sustainability now drives how U.S. companies grow, manage risk, and compete in a rapidly changing regulatory and investor landscape. It no longer functions as a side initiative. Instead, it supports profitability, innovation, and resilience. Green technology U.S. sustainability goals increasingly shape corporate strategy, as digital solutions enable measurable progress on emissions […]
Why Battery and EV Manufacturing Matters Under ESRS
By CSE research department Battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing has become a pillar of Europe’s green industrial strategy and a material topic under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). For companies affected by CSRD, this sector now goes far beyond decarbonisation. It intersects with climate planning, resource efficiency, workforce development, and supply chain governance. […]
Why ESG Compliance Skills Matter in 2026
ESG Has Moved from Narrative to Mandate Sustainability has officially entered the regulatory core of global business. As we move toward 2026, ESG compliance is no longer just a brand differentiator, it is a regulated, auditable, and enforced dimension of business operations. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance has become a career-defining skillset, especially as […]
Why Investors Are Prioritizing ESG in 2026
Investors prioritizing ESG in 2026 want fewer promises and more proof. In the U.S., sustainability now signals whether a company manages risk, allocates capital wisely, and earns durable trust. That shift shows up in both market data and disclosure pressure. The US SIF Trends Report 2025/2026 puts scale behind the story. It tracks $61.7 trillion […]
The Latest Suggested Positions for CSRD and CSDDD legislations from European Parliament
A New Phase in EU Sustainability Legislation The European Parliament CSRD CSDDD updates introduced through the Omnibus I Directive mark a turning point in the evolution of EU sustainability regulation. While attention earlier in 2025 focused on the Stop-the-Clock Directive, the Parliament’s new position offers targeted improvements to CSRD and CSDDD aimed at increasing clarity, […]
Why Canadian ESG Training Matters: Inside CSE’s 2025 Success
Canadian ESG Training Success in 2025 The year 2025 was one of the most impactful periods in the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE)’s 20-year history, particularly across Canada. With updates to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), federal climate disclosure expectations, and strengthened provincial environmental regulations, Canadian organizations are increasingly seeking credible, practical ESG […]
How 2025 Became a Landmark Year for US Sustainability Training
Why 2025 Was a Breakthrough Year for CSE’s US Programs The year 2025 marked one of the most successful periods in the 20-year history of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE). Our U.S. Certified Sustainability Practitioner Programs held in February, June, and October, and throughout the fall reached record participation, stronger engagement, and outstanding […]
California Climate Rules: What Companies Must Do No
Introduction to California SB-253 and Why It Matters California changed the national conversation on climate transparency through SB-253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. This law introduces one of the strongest emissions disclosure frameworks in the United States. It affects thousands of companies that do business in California, even if they have no physical presence […]
EU Sustainability Reporting 2025: What Changes and How to Prepare
In 2025, sustainability reporting in the European Union is undergoing a major shift, driven by a coordinated effort to reduce administrative complexity while preserving essential safeguards. Following the recent vote in the European Parliament, the regulatory landscape for ESG disclosure is set to change significantly, with a strong emphasis on proportionality and targeted impact. On […]
CSE Fall 2025 ESG Programs Empower Sustainability Leaders Across North America
This fall, the Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) successfully completed its Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Programs in the United States and Canada, welcoming a diverse group of professionals from sectors including real estate, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and finance. Led by Nikos Avlonas, CSE President, alongside John Grehmer (U.S. cohort) and Rosalinda Sanquiche (Canadian […]