CSE Fall 2025 ESG Programs Empower Sustainability Leaders Across North America

This fall, the Center for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE) successfully completed its Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Programs in the United States and Canada, welcoming a diverse group of professionals from sectors including real estate, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and finance. Led by Nikos Avlonas, CSE President, alongside John Grehmer (U.S. cohort) and Rosalinda Sanquiche (Canadian […]
Trending now: Sustainability Reporting and ESG Ratings Podcast

Interview of CSE Founder and CEO Nikos Avlonas on the Environmental Transformation Podcast with Sean Grady We are excited about the great interview of CSE’s Founder and CEO Nikos Avlonas on Sean Grady’s the Environmental Transformation Podcast. The interview started off describing the meaning of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and why is it a […]
ESG Growth and the Enhanced Role of Sustainability Consultants

by CSE research team As companies grapple with how they can bring sustainability, supply chain and environmental concerns to their existing operations, they reach out to consulting firms and experts seeking sustainability advice. The pressure from environmental, social and governance (ESG) investors and policy makers is driving this rising demand, and so it the […]
Demand for ESG jobs in North America is expected to hit record high in 2022 and beyond

by CSE research team As governments worldwide are now spending vast sums of money on the green economic recovery North America is seeing a hiring boom in ESG roles. For the resources to be spent most effectively, the workforce would have to gain new skills. All kind of organizations are constantly trying to bring […]
Big Apple, Windy City and Golden Gate City Rivaling for Sustainability Firsts!

This close to Fair Trade Day – May 11 – it’s good to see cities in North America trading best practices for sustainability. The City that Never Sleeps is also the city that draws enough energy to run a small country. Neon signs, subways, concert and sports venues are the showy energy drains. Outdated infrastructure, […]