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Why Seattle Needs ESG Practitioners Today: Top Three Reasons
Seattle is pioneering in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its urban fabric, showcasing a robust commitment to sustainable development. The city’s concerted efforts across various sectors and initiatives emphasize the critical need for skilled ESG practitioners. Here are the top three reasons why Seattle is currently an ideal location for ESG professionals. […]
What drives the divergence of ESG ratings?
Unpacking ESG: Key Insights from Climate Week NYC During a year with relatively limited progress in climate leadership, in the private sector, an increasing number of companies have made ambitious pledges to achieve decarbonization in the coming decades. While these commitments received acclaim upon their initial announcement, companies are now under pressure to fulfill […]
Part 3 in our series What to Expect from Digital Sustainability ESG Training
What to Expect: Building the Business Case In April 2023, New York City issued a new sustainability plan, “PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done”, one that focuses on means as well as ends. Seattle is among the many cities around the world that are adopting the principles of a circular economy. This means that they are emphasizing […]
How to Improve Your CDP Rating: Key Elements for Success
As companies strive to meet stakeholder and regulatory requirements, participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and improving your CDP rating, can demonstrate transparency and commitment. While completing the CDP questionnaire can be challenging, taking an incremental approach and focusing on specific elements can help enhance the quality of your responses. In this article, we […]
Understanding the Impact of Recent SEC Updates on Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, and Technology Sectors
The main objectives of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are to protect investors, enforce securities laws, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC regulates securities markets, sets disclosure requirements for companies, promotes fair trading practices, and takes enforcement actions against securities law violators. It also plays a vital role in market regulation, international cooperation, […]
AI applications: panacea or threat to sustainable development and ESG assessments?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications are evolving at a rapid pace and are increasingly penetrating our everyday lives. From the arcade games of the 90s, we have moved on to smart phones that feature both data and AI applications, such as Google Assistant and Siri. Today we are all talking about AI applications, which […]
What to Expect from Digital Sustainability Training (Part 2 in our series)
What to Expect: Theory versus Practice Why devote time to take a three-day Digital Sustainability Training? You can probably take a course at a local University, or even a degree. A quick glance indicates Higher Ed is teaching about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And, the often-huge campuses certainly have at least one course […]
What to Expect from a Digital Sustainability ESG Training
What to Expect from an Action Plan You’ve devoted time to take a three-day Digital Sustainability ESG Training. You understand the value of a deeper understanding of Corporate Responsibility, but what exactly will the training provide? The added value of the action plan The majority of CSE practitioners say the most valuable component is the […]
How ESG influence profitability and transparency in FT 500 companies
CSE Research explores why ‘doing business as usual’ is no longer a valid option and the shift to ‘doing business in a sustainable way’ is the only way that will secure companies’ trust and access to financing. For the 6th consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence is proud to announce the unique […]
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 […]