CSE insights on how Sustainability is Shaping the Future of Business Resilience

In today’s ever-changing business environment, sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a crucial part of every company’s strategy for future success. The “Sustainability for Business Resilience Report” by NTUC LearningHub underscores this reality by showcasing key trends and challenges businesses face in their sustainability journeys. As a leader in sustainability consulting, the Center for […]
5 Things You Need to Know About the First Two IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has introduced the first set of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, setting a global benchmark that can be adapted to various regional requirements. These standards create a unified framework for businesses to report critical sustainability information, including their exposure to climate-related risks and opportunities. On June 26, 2023, the […]
Mastering CSRD: A Must-Read Guide for Savvy Sustainability Managers

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a significant shift in the European Union’s approach to corporate sustainability. This comprehensive regulation aims to enhance and standardize sustainability reporting across EU member states, ensuring that companies provide consistent, comparable, and reliable information on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Mastering CSRD is key! As sustainability […]
Navigating ESG Reporting Challenges in 2024: Key Insights and Strategies for Success

Companies face mounting pressure to demonstrate transparency and commitment to sustainability but also encounter significant hurdles in the ESG reporting landscape. What are the top ESG reporting challenges for 2024? Which companies must be particularly vigilant, and which strategies overcome the obstacles? Top ESG Reporting Challenges in 2024 1. The Data Gap The Problem: Many […]
The Growing Role of State-Level Initiatives and AI in Climate Transparency and Sustainability

Addressing Climate Change Through Regulation and Innovation As climate change becomes an ever-pressing concern, regulatory bodies and industry leaders are intensifying efforts to manage and disclose the associated risks. Two pivotal developments are California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Texas Winning the Game on Renewables?

As the Covid-19 pandemic shatters the state’s oil and gas industry, solar energy production is on a trajectory for record growth. With intense sun and vast tracts of empty land that can accommodate a large scale of solar farms, West Texas is now rapidly developing in the solar energy sector. Texas’ free market approach […]