The UK’s Revenue Certainty Mechanism: Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) in the UK The Revenue Certainty Mechanism (RCM) is a new UK government policy. It aims to speed up the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The RCM guarantees stable returns for producers. This reduces investment risk and encourages a shift away from fossil fuels. As aviation faces growing pressure to […]
The Greenhushing Dilemma

A Corporate Challenge for Europe’s Sustainability Future In the face of growing global pressure for corporate climate action, companies are encountering a new challenge: greenhushing. While greenwashing—the practice of overstating environmental credentials—is widely known, greenhushing presents the opposite problem. It is the silence surrounding sustainability efforts, driven by fear of backlash, litigation, and scrutiny. As […]
Sustainability Training in the USA: Adapting to DEI Policy Shifts

As corporate priorities shift in response to evolving legal and political landscapes, with significant DEI Policy Shifts, sustainability training has emerged as a vital tool for U.S. businesses. It’s no longer just about checking boxes—it’s about building resilient organizations that can adapt to uncertainty, align with stakeholder expectations, and deliver long-term value. DEI Policy Shifts […]
Greenwashing issues in the superyacht industry

Like many industries, the superyacht industry is prone to greenwashing issues. Yachting journalists tend to refer to “green” developments in the industry, but the word “green” itself does not mean sustainable. Sustainability does not only represent environmental practices, but should also be approached from a social and economic perspective. There is no doubt that […]
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 […]
Two critical tools in applying Sustainability in Yachting: Materiality Assessment and Sustainability Reporting

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