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 […]
ESG investing among the key focus areas of SEC’s 2022 Examination Priorities

By CSE research team The examination priorities for fiscal year 2022 were announced by the Division of Examinations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The annual publication of the Division’s examination priorities is composed in such a way to provide investors and registrants transparency and is aligned with the Division’s four pillars: […]
Investigating the preferred ESG Standards amongst 16 sectors – Findings from CSE’s new Annual Research in the US and Canada

PRESS RELEASE For the 5th consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence announces the unique findings from its Annual Research on ESG Ratings and Reporting Trends, focusing on 2021’s ESG best practices and standards. CSE’s research identified the Top 10 ESG Performing Companies in 16 leading sectors and further explored common success […]
Winning the ESG Race: CSE’s Research identifies ESG TOP 1O Performing companies in 16 leading sectors

PRESS RELEASE CSE’s Annual Sustainability Practitioners event “Winning the ESG Race – Trends for 2022 and beyond” brought together thought leaders, institutions, and top corporate executives in a high level discussion on regulatory changes and new trends, bold corporate leadership with ESG integration, ESG reporting & risk management, responsible financing, identifying and mitigating […]
Top strategic insights for 2022

For years, companies have assembled reports to disclose data regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Focus on environmental, social, and governance issues is rising amid investor and regulator interest in the coming year. As ESG becomes a more prominent business priority, it will also become a growth opportunity for firms looking for new revenue streams. […]