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How Sustainable practices can contribute to the recovery of MENA economies after Covid-19.
Looking for the silver lining, if one could say that amidst the coronavirus, were the reduced numbers of emissions and the opportunity that had been presented to alter the financial situation and turn into a “greener” approach. However, as we go through this recovery phase, emissions are back again in an accelerating mode, witnessing that […]
Canada Oil in the Era of Uncertainty
How the places that supply oil to Cascadia are reacting to the pandemic Oil markets went wild this spring. When the economic distress of coronavirus lockdowns hit, oil futures jumped well into negative pricing territory and oil company stock prices fell radically. The situation was so grim that pipeline operators were actually telling oil companies to stop […]
How Canada can plan a sustainable pathway for the economy amidst the pandemic
A number of environmental organizations in Canada are calling on the government to add Sustainability to its economic recovery measures that highlight both workers and efforts to address the climate crisis. Why does a sustainable recovery matter for Canada? Even before the pandemic struck, the world was dealing with pressing climate crises that will […]
Protests and the role of Corporations
By Rosalinda Sanquiche London, Madrid, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong, Pretoria – the globe is protesting racism, uniting in reaction to deep seated problems manifesting in the US. Companies are listening and reacting in ways which are important to Sustainability and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This human crisis […]
SASB and TCFD guidelines: Kicking the Tires for ESG
By Nikos Avlonas President and Founder of CSE When addressing Sustainability Reporting, CSE is often asked, “what should my company report?” We answer “the issues most material to the product or service you provide.” “How do I know what’s most material?” Ask your stakeholders. “What if I don’t have the resources for […]
Could AI make ESG data more reliable ?
There is an increasing and urgent need for greater transparency, reliability and comparability of ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance data reported by companies. ESG data has become an important factor in determining a company’s valuation and a vital medium to access financing and capital. As a result we are seeing a significant increase in Sustainability reporting, […]
Covid-19 will be the ultimate test for Corporate Responsibility Paths
Nikos Avlonas Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) March 19, 2020 The international emergency arising in the last few weeks following the extensive spread of the Covid-19, also known as coronavirus, has reached a critical point, encompassing both global health as well as the economic impact the will ensue. It is widely expected […]
How will Green Deal affect corporations in EU?
Nikos Avlonas, President of Center Sustainability & Excellence–CSE What concerns do organizations raise about Sustainable Development and how the new EU strategy for 2030 (Green Deal) will affect them in the near future. Why do consumers and investors keep setting the standards higher when it comes to Sustainable Development? According to Ursula von der Leyen, […]
Toronto leads the way to Sustainability Jobs
The realization about the severity of the global climate crisis increases almost every day as a new climate event unfolds or statistics on the rate of global warming are published. The need for action is pressing, especially from the private sector, which is why reports like the 2020 Global 100 – an index of the […]
Canada may have Oil Sands woes but it also has a promising Clean-tech future
Canada was featured prominently in the news recently for its environmental record – but not for the right reasons. Across the country members and supporters of the First Nations Wet’suwet’en are protesting a newly approved natural gas pipeline that would run through their territory in British Columbia. Recently, Black Rock, the world’s largest asset […]