ESG Solutions: Combatting Water Scarcity and Achieving Climate Resilience in the Gulf-Asia Region
Water scarcity is a pressing concern in the Gulf region, characterized by minimal rainfall, high evaporation rates, and frequent droughts. The majority of the region is classified as arid or semi-arid, and rapid population growth has led to a drastic reduction in per capita renewable water resources. If trends continue, by 2030, climate change is […]
Which ESG-related criteria influence investment decisions?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have gained significant importance in influencing investment decisions as investors increasingly recognize the potential impact of non-financial factors on the long-term sustainability and performance of companies. However, while investment based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria has gained popularity, the actual amount of assets under management (AUM) […]
GRI Standards and investors community – Designing transparent sustainability reports
Investors are increasingly interested in responsible investment, including ESG issues and appropriate disclosures. Better ESG information can lead to more meaningful and actionable insights by decision makers. Today, ESG investing is no longer a “voluntary” movement, but imperative in attracting capital, creating financial and competitive success. It has become the number one tool for investors […]
How to embed Sustainability into the core of your Business Strategy and Communications
How feasible is it for corporate leaders to understand the correlations between a comprehensive sustainability strategy and the financial benefits of corporate sustainability efforts? Investors on the other hand understand more clearly sustainability is not just a box to tick on a disclosure form. Leading organizations globally seem to better understand the financial impacts […]
Small steps towards better ESG Scores
Investors show a continued interest in the adoption of ESG principles, increasing the demand for sustainable business practices. ESG ratings and a sufficiently detailed reporting on ESG issues meet this demand. Moreover, by participating in ESG ratings, companies can not only increase investments, but also improve shareholder relations. However, there is still a gap between […]
ESG – Two Steps Back with current administration; Three Steps Forward with Biden
Nikos Avlonas President CSE Environment, social and governance (ESG) considerations were limited during the current Administration. Under President Joe Biden, companies active in the US can expect a different emphasis. ESG criteria are important to: Investors doing due diligence Applicants looking to work at companies with purpose Activists looking for corporate support of their […]
Part 3 in our series What to Expect from Digital Sustainability Training
What to Expect: Building the Business Case San Francisco is the heart of the tech world. The city also has some of the most progressive environmental and social mandates in the US. One would think Silicon Valley corporations would be equally sensitive to sustainability issues. CSE research shows this is not the case. […]
Publicly listed companies take note: SASB Standards Important for Sustainability Reporting
A long-time leader in GRI-informed sustainability reporting and consulting, CSE is taking on the next hot reporting trend – SASB – the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. Both GRI and SASB emphasize transparency. Both are guided by materiality. They differ on purpose. GRI focuses on the economic, environmental and social impacts of a company, […]
What investors’ behavior tells us about firms with responsible strategies on environmental and climate issues during CODIV -19 crisis
According to recent research key findings, firms with greater environmental responsibility have better stock returns. It seems that the COVID-19 shock led investors to reward environmental responsibility to a large extent. The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) innovates in sustainability training and consulting and has an ambitious agenda for 2020 to continue supporting Fortune 500 […]
Three Reasons TCFD & SASB reporting on Climate Scenarios is Important
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) provides market-driven recommendations for voluntary and consistent climate-related financial risk disclosures in mainstream filings. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) provides industry specific standards help investors and other market participants assess their portfolios’ exposure to sustainability risks and opportunities. Climate risk is often material, and […]