Shining a light on ESG ratings for enterprises
With global investors being increasingly focused on ESG ratings & issues in their investment strategies – according to the Capital Group ESG Global Study, roughly 89 percent of investors considered ESG issues in some form as part of their investment approach in 2022 – it’s no surprise that the acronym “ESG” has never been more […]
2023: a crash test year for US companies on their ESG efforts
In 2022 many issues on corporate Sustainability and ESG assumed a refined focus. New regulations came into play that are shaping the sustainability agenda and changing the way companies do business in different jurisdictions. More and more boards, in recognition of the important role ESG plays in driving long-term value creation, are disclosing how their […]
CSE and Beah launched the Oman Sustainability Index and assessed companies against ESG criteria
During the Oman Sustainability Week 2023, held in the Sultanate of Oman earlier in March 2023, several Omani companies from all sectors were recognized for a second consecutive year for their exceptional sustainability efforts at the prestigious event Oman Sustainability Week Awards. These awards serve as a commendation to top-performing companies in implementing sustainable […]
CSE brings together industry leaders for Sustainability ESG Practitioner training
What an incredible start to 2023! The successful March 2023 CSE training brought together industry leaders from various sectors. Attendees represented Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Financial, Banking, Telecommunications & Media, Environmental, Software Development, Clothing Retail, Information Technology, Oil and Energy, Government & NGOs, Real Estate and Construction sectors. A good portion of the March training […]
Seven (7) ESG & Climate Key Trends in Europe to watch out for 2023 and beyond
By Prof. Nikos Avlonas President CSE Adjunct Professor UIC www.cse-net.org The landscape of ESG is certainly changing in Europe. ESG investing, climate change risk and the road to Net Zero are shaping global conversations. We have identified Seven Major Trends for 2023 and beyond that will shape the future in Europe. Additionally we […]
Why ESG training goes beyond simply doing the right thing?
An excellent ESG performance is based on a deep understanding of what ESG constitutes. Instilling a common language and understanding is crucial to integrate sustainability in all aspects of corporate and institutional functions. However, knowledge gaps and lack of clarity around core sustainability issues are still the main challenges for most organizations. This is […]
Linking ESG targets to executive pay
ESG considerations are now a central strategic pillar for a lot of companies, while COVID-19 has intensified investor, consumer and public scrutiny of businesses’ ESG performance. Two-thirds of institutional investors demand executive compensation linked to ESG performance and such metrics are important in both annual and long-term executive incentive plans. On the other hand, 45% […]
Are Women in the U.S. & Canada Leading the Change to ESG Ratings?
Women are leading the change for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing in the U.S. & Canada amid growing demand for responsible investing solutions. A recent study shows that responsible investing, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is gaining strong attention. Women are leading the change for ESG investing and are more likely to have a positive […]