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Global Leaders at CSE’s 2024 Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit in NYC
CSE’s 2024 Sustainability and ESG Leadership Summit Brings Global Leaders Together in NYC to Discuss ESG, Innovation, and Net-Zero Strategies October 4, 2024 – New York, NY – The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is pleased to announce the overwhelming success of its 2024 Sustainability and ESG Leadership Summit, held on September 30 in […]
How North American Investors Are Shaping the Future of ESG
ESG in North American investors is driving significant changes across industries. Investors are now prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors alongside financial performance, reshaping how businesses operate and report on sustainability. Investor Demand for ESG Disclosures Investor demand for transparency is at an all-time high, with ESG in North American investors at […]
EU Council Endorses Revised Legislation on CSDDD
A Landmark Decision In a landmark decision, the European Council greenlit a scaled-back version of the long-debated Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on Friday March 15. This move marks a significant step towards ensuring that businesses operating within the EU uphold fundamental ethical standards in their practices. While the law represents a compromise between […]
Green Sheen to True Green: How to Master Canada’s Anti-Greenwashing Laws for ESG Excellence
In today’s environmentally conscious landscape, companies face increasing scrutiny over their sustainability practices, but the challenge of greenwashing threatens the integrity of genuine efforts. In Canada, stringent legislative measures aim to ensure transparency and authenticity in corporate sustainability claims. A good portion of CSE’s flagship Sustainability Program for C-suite executives focuses on ESGs and Canadian […]
ESG Practices shaping business success
Uncovering the path to success. CSE’s Research sheds light on Top – Tier Companies’ ESG practices and frameworks in the US and Canada, offering a structured approach to evaluating a company’s sustainable operation and profitability. By Professor Nikos Avlonas President of CSE For the seventh consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) […]
Winning the ESG & Net-Zero Race – Trends for 2024 and beyond
Celebrating 16 years of the Largest Community of Sustainability Professionals In a landmark event on January 30, CSE hosted its Annual Sustainability Practitioners event, themed “Winning the ESG & Net-Zero Race – Trends for 2024 and beyond”. This celebratory event brought together thought leaders, institutions, and corporate executives that shared best practices for ESG integration […]
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. […]
5 Essential Steps for the UK Businesses: Mastering Sustainability Challenges and CSRD Reporting
UK’s Environmental Policy Update: Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak adjusted the UK’s environmental policy, delaying the ban on new petrol and diesel cars for five years, now set to take effect in 2035. He defended this move, stating it doesn’t compromise the government’s net-zero commitments. Sunak stressed the need for a practical and […]
The UK’s Current ESG Reporting Landscape
ESG Reporting Standards in the UK are changing rapidly. How and why should your company keep up? The UK has begun gaining momentum towards a refinement of their ESG reporting regulations. The UK reporting landscape is diverse yet interconnected, constantly growing and changing. Because of this, there is no comprehensive, overarching reporting framework. Company […]
Nikos Avlonas discusses Greenwashing at the Environmental Transformation Podcast
“Greenwashing; What is it and how to spot it “ We are excited that Nikos Avlonas, CEO of CSE was hosted at the Environmental Transformation Podcast by Sean Grady to discuss hot topics, such as Greenwashing, what type of Reputational Risk is there for companies caught up in Greenwashing, who is responsible for properly […]