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BMO’s Exit from Net-Zero Banking Alliance: A Call for ESG Literacy
On January 17, 2025, the Bank of Montreal (BMO) made headlines by becoming the first Canadian bank to withdraw from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) — a move that has stirred debate within the sustainability and financial communities. As the ESG landscape grows more complex, this decision underscores the need for robust ESG literacy among […]
HSBC’s Net-Zero Delay: Implications for ESG Professionals
In February 2025, HSBC made headlines by delaying its net-zero emissions target by a staggering 20 years. The bank, once considered a front-runner in climate finance, has pushed its commitment to 2070 — drawing widespread criticism from environmentalists, investors, and policymakers alike. As reported by The Guardian, the move coincides with CEO Noel Quinn’s significant […]
In 2025, Business Leaders and U.S. Voters Agree: It’s Time for Bold Climate Action
In 2025, something extraordinary is happening: corporate leaders and the American public are aligned on climate action. Two major reports—the WBCSD Business Breakthrough Barometer 2025 and Yale University’s Spring 2025 “Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy”—highlight a rare consensus. The takeaway? There is broad agreement that the time for incremental change has […]
Canada’s Net-Zero Electricity Grid Delay: What It Means for ESG Professionals
Canada has long positioned itself as a global leader in sustainability and climate action. So when the federal government announced in December 2024 that it would delay its Canada’s Net-Zero Electricity Grid target by 15 years—from 2035 to 2050—it raised concerns across the ESG and energy sectors. This policy shift doesn’t just reflect technical and […]
Achieving Net Zero: How Sustainability Training Helps Businesses Get There
The race to net zero is on—and U.S. businesses are under growing pressure to meet bold climate targets. With COP29 intensifying global climate commitments, especially through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), companies must evolve or risk falling behind. For globally facing businesses, sustainability is no longer just good ethics—it’s critical for attracting international partners, investors, and […]
Achieving Net Zero: How Sustainability Training Helps Businesses Get There
The race to net zero is on—and U.S. businesses are under growing pressure to meet bold climate targets. With COP29 intensifying global climate commitments, especially through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), companies must evolve or risk falling behind. For globally facing businesses, sustainability is no longer just good ethics—it’s critical for attracting international partners, investors, and […]
The Future of Corporate Sustainability: 7 Key ESG Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond
By Professor Nikos Avlonas, President of CSE (www.cse-net.org) In 2024, the ESG landscape witnessed a seismic shift, marking a defining year in the global pursuit of sustainability and responsible business practices. With governments, investors, and companies doubling down on climate action, social equity, and transparent governance, the momentum for ESG integration reached unprecedented levels. […]
Navigating the Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Shipping and Logistics
The transition to a circular economy is no longer a theoretical ideal—it’s an urgent imperative. Linear supply chains, with their “take-make-dispose” model, are not sustainable in a world grappling with resource depletion, environmental degradation, and climate change. As we navigate the circular economy, the Logistics and Shipping sectors are at the heart of enabling circularity, […]
ESG Practices shaping business success
Uncovering the path to success. CSE’s Research sheds light on Top – Tier Companies’ ESG practices and frameworks in the US and Canada, offering a structured approach to evaluating a company’s sustainable operation and profitability. By Professor Nikos Avlonas President of CSE For the seventh consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) […]
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 […]