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Clean Energy Jobs Are Booming in the UK But Skills Must Evolve

Clean Energy Jobs Are Booming in the UK But Skills Must Evolve

The UK’s clean energy sector is undergoing a dramatic expansion. According to the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy, over 400,000 jobs are expected in low-carbon sectors by 2030, spanning offshore wind, hydrogen, nuclear, carbon capture, energy networks, and retrofitting of buildings. However, this growth comes with a catch. While technical skills remain critical, today’s employers, […]

Europe’s 2040 Climate Pathway: COP30 Implications for ESG Leaders

Europe’s 2040 Climate Target & COP30: What ESG Leaders Need to Know

  In the week leading up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Europe sent a mixed and rather uncomfortable message to the world. On paper, the EU reaffirms its commitment to climate neutrality by 2050. In practice, it has now agreed to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared with 1990 levels, surrounded […]

EU 2040 Climate Target: What It Means for ESG Careers

EU aims for a 90% emission cut by 2040

The 90% Emissions Reduction Goal: Why It Matters In November 2025, EU climate ministers struck a historic deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. While compromises on carbon credits and flexibility were made, the message is clear: sustainability expertise is now essential for navigating policy complexity and driving corporate transformation. This landmark […]

CSE’s ESG Consultants Edition: A Global Success Story

CSE’s September ESG Consultants Edition: A Fully Booked Success Story

  October 2025 | By CSE The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly celebrates another milestone, the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program, Consultants Edition, held on September 11–12 & 15, 2025, was once again fully booked, bringing together a global cohort of forward-thinking sustainability professionals. Led by Nikos Avlonas, CSE’s Founder and President, and […]

Why the EU Sustainability Reporting Omnibus Is a Turning Point for ESG Professionals

Why the EU Sustainability Reporting Omnibus Is a Turning Point for ESG Professionals

In February 2025, the European Commission introduced the Omnibus I package, a pivotal regulatory reform aimed at streamlining the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and related frameworks. Designed to balance reporting burdens with transparency, the Omnibus I signals a shift, not just in regulation, but in the strategic role ESG professionals must now play. With […]

3 Myths About California Climate Rule

California climate rule myths

California’s Climate Accountability Package (CAP)—made up of SB 253 (the Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act)—marks the first-of-its-kind climate disclosure mandate in the U.S. Despite its bold scope, several myths have sprung up around the rule. As a sustainability professional, it’s vital to know what’s real and what’s not. […]

OSFI Delays Scope 3 Emissions Reporting: What ESG Professionals Need to Know

OSFI Scope 3 emissions reporting delay

Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has announced a significant delay in the mandatory reporting of Scope 3 financed emissions by banks and insurance companies. This three-year postponement—from 2025 to 2028—gives Canadian financial institutions more time to prepare, but it also signals broader shifts in ESG expectations and regulatory alignment. For ESG […]

Canada’s New Legislation to Accelerate Project Approvals

Canada green workforce ESG

Canada’s resource and infrastructure sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation. A new bill aims to streamline project approvals and eliminate trade barriers between provinces. This shift is designed to speed up developments in energy, infrastructure, and mining. It also supports both economic growth and sustainability goals. Yet, this acceleration comes with complex regulatory […]

Why ESG Expertise Is Europe’s Best Defense in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

Why ESG Expertise Is Europe’s Best Defense in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

  As the EU considers scaling back core sustainability regulations, sustainability professionals at SMEs and multinationals alike face a defining moment: wait and react—or lead the next wave of ESG strategy and innovation. This November, the European Certified Sustainability ESG Practitioner Program will equip you with the expertise, frameworks, and practical tools to lead with […]

Procter & Gamble’s Forest Sourcing Transparency: ESG Training Insights

Procter & Gamble forest sourcing

Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, is taking significant steps to improve the transparency of its forest product sourcing. This comes amid growing investor pressure and a broader push for sustainable supply chains. Understanding these moves is essential for Canadian sustainability professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise through ESG […]