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CSE’s Contribution to the National FFA Organization Convention

CSE's Contribution to the National FFA Organization Convention

Our own Nikos Avlonas, President of the Center for Sustainability and Excellence, was proud to participate in the in the National FFA Organization Convention, a huge digital event hosting more than 70.000 participants on the latest innovation and technologies that advance #sustainable agriculture. Nikos Avlonas took part in the Blue Room panel, giving participants clear […]

Part 1 in our series What to Expect from a Digital Sustainability Training

Part 1 in our series What to Expect from a Digital Sustainability Training

What to Expect From an Action Plan   You’ve devoted time to take a three-day Digital Sustainability Training. You understand the value of a deeper understanding of Corporate Responsibility, but what exactly will the training provide?     The majority of CSE practitioners say the most valuable component is the ACTION PLAN.  Of course, you won’t […]

Two critical tools in applying Sustainability: Materiality Assessment and ESG Reporting

Two critical tools in applying Sustainability: Materiality Assessment and ESG Reporting

By Nikos Avlonas, President and Founder of CSE Sustainability is a continuous process that iterates on itself, meaning if you report this year, you’ll want to do so again next year.  What other steps might there be in the process?   Educating leadership Evaluating existing initiatives Assessing the needs of stakeholders Developing a strategy to […]

Publicly listed companies take note: SASB Standards Important for Sustainability Reporting

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, […]

Wasted Effort Could Affect ESG Rankings. The importance of Materiality Assessment

Wasted Effort Could Affect ESG Rankings. The importance of Materiality Assessment

By Nikos Avlonas President CSE   Bravo to companies’ incorporating sustainability.  The effort is noble and daunting.  Often executives address first the environment, social and governance (ESG) issues most important to them.  Other times, they delegate sustainability to a manager.  An executive might be highly motivated to engage the community.  A former HSE manager, now […]