Why Canadian ESG Training Matters: Inside CSE’s 2025 Success

Canadian ESG Training Success in 2025 The year 2025 was one of the most impactful periods in the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE)’s 20-year history, particularly across Canada. With updates to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), federal climate disclosure expectations, and strengthened provincial environmental regulations, Canadian organizations are increasingly seeking credible, practical ESG […]
How 2025 Became a Landmark Year for US Sustainability Training

Why 2025 Was a Breakthrough Year for CSE’s US Programs The year 2025 marked one of the most successful periods in the 20-year history of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE). Our U.S. Certified Sustainability Practitioner Programs held in February, June, and October, and throughout the fall reached record participation, stronger engagement, and outstanding […]
California Climate Rules: What Companies Must Do No

Introduction to California SB-253 and Why It Matters California changed the national conversation on climate transparency through SB-253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. This law introduces one of the strongest emissions disclosure frameworks in the United States. It affects thousands of companies that do business in California, even if they have no physical presence […]
EU Sustainability Reporting 2025: What Changes and How to Prepare

In 2025, sustainability reporting in the European Union is undergoing a major shift, driven by a coordinated effort to reduce administrative complexity while preserving essential safeguards. Following the recent vote in the European Parliament, the regulatory landscape for ESG disclosure is set to change significantly, with a strong emphasis on proportionality and targeted impact. On […]
Third-Party Assurance Under SB 253: What Companies Must Know Now

California’s Senate Bill 253 (SB 253) — the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act — marks a pivotal shift in corporate climate reporting. For the first time, large public and private companies operating in California will be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. But the real game-changer? These disclosures […]
California SB 253 Perspectives: How to Create a Credible Baseline for Scope 3 Emissions

California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) is reshaping corporate climate disclosure in the United States. Starting in 2026, large companies operating in California will be required to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, aligning with global transparency standards. For most organizations, Scope 3 emissions, which cover the value chain from suppliers to […]
4 Myths About CSRD—and the Truth Every Business Needs to Know

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is not just another EU regulation—it is reshaping the way businesses approach transparency, accountability, and ESG reporting. With the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), CSRD sets the most ambitious global framework for corporate sustainability disclosures despite the Omnibus changes. But even as deadlines approach, there are misconceptions from executives […]
ESRS 2025 Update: What the New EFRAG Proposals Mean for Sustainability Reporting

In June 2025, EFRAG unveiled proposals to simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), aiming to cut mandatory data points by 50%. For companies, especially SMEs and resource-constrained organizations, this marks a potential turning point in how sustainability reporting is done — less about ticking boxes, more about delivering real insights. Big changes are […]
Sustainability Training 2025: A Critical Need Amid Change

Sustainability training in 2025 is essential for professionals who must navigate policy shifts, corporate sustainability goals, and environmental compliance. While global sustainability efforts remain strong, regulatory uncertainty has created challenges. Government appointees overseeing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have proposed revisions to the 2009 “endangerment finding”, which enables the agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. […]
Exclusive Webinar – CSRD & ESRS: What changes and how to comply in 3 steps approach

The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce its 3rd CSE Webinar of 2025, titled: “CSRD & ESRS: What Changes and How to Comply in a 3-Step Approach”. As CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) evolve, organizations must adapt to new sustainability reporting requirements. With the recent […]