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Innovation and sustainable solutions for the superyacht industry future
Sustainability seems to be an integral part of innovation for the superyacht industry as environmental considerations are topping the list of yachting owners. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the minimization of their carbon footprint are the key trends of future innovations, which will enable technologies to improve efficiency. Significant budgets are spent […]
Sustainability (ESG) as a game changer: Sustainability (ESG) Professionals in the Spotlight
By CSE research team Sustainability (ESG) Professionals hold a corporate-critical role in the 2021 business mindset. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are changing their business models in order to adapt to various challenges due to the pandemic and boost their resilience. At the same time, industry titans and global corporations step up their ambitions […]
What does it take to align your business with the Paris Climate Agreement?
By Thomas Weber, CSE North America Coordinator of Consulting Services For true leaders, it has to begin with the core understanding and recognition of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ESG) principles. 2020 gave numerous Sustainability lessons to be learned on a fast track. Now is the time to reflect on your corporate strategies, acknowledging that […]
Sustainability, ESG ratings and climate at the center of UK economics
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement demonstrates the government’s desire to make the UK a global leader in green finance. To help the UK meet its 2050 net zero target and other environmental objectives, the government will issue its first Sovereign Green Bond in 2021. These bonds will help finance projects that will tackle climate change, finance infrastructure […]
The importance of Responsible Communication of Sustainability for the Yachting industry
The Yachting industry is an industry at the core of ocean health. In recent years, it has been under a lot of pressure to become more sustainable, which is why there has been an increase in environmental awareness, making efforts to become a global eco player both in how they are designed and their operations […]
Networking is key to Sustainability – Digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program
November 2020 Digital Training Program: a start of partnerships and friendships The Center for Sustainability (ESG) and Excellence is constantly growing its network of certified sustainability practitioners. Why do we make such an effort? The digital course incorporates three live sessions, facilitated by global Lead Trainers, including Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of CSE. The […]
Climate change is on top of the US election agenda
Dealing with climate change took a back seat when we came face to face with a new existential threat (COVID-19) but it is now in the forefront once again as Election Day comes closer and closer. Politicians have taken notice of the wave of change, especially among young voters. Climate change is only going […]
Texas energy leaders are pursuing a renewable future – Can it be done?
Houston wants to be the renewable capital of the world. Renewable-energy officials flaunted the efforts of startups and entrepreneurs as the best chance for a successful transition, arguing that oil and gas won’t be the economy leaders in the following decades. With more than 4,600 energy firms in Houston, the fossil fuel energy still […]
Actionable CSR insights for corporations in the UAE that shape the new normal
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing massive economic turmoil in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries through simultaneous shocks: drop in domestic and external demand, drop in oil prices, reduction in trade, disruption of production, fall in consumer and investor confidence, and tightening of financial conditions. At the same time sustainability risks, including air pollution, coastal degradation […]
Zero flaring regulations are on the move by giant corporations! Will others follow?
Every investor dealing with ESG challenges while continuing to invest in oil and gas has a responsibility to take part in the solution to problems such as flaring. And some steps have now been set to motion. Moving forward, all financial firms that still invest in the energy sector should leave no doubt about […]