How ESG influence profitability and transparency in FT 500 companies
CSE Research explores why ‘doing business as usual’ is no longer a valid option and the shift to ‘doing business in a sustainable way’ is the only way that will secure companies’ trust and access to financing. For the 6th consecutive year, the Center for Sustainability and Excellence is proud to announce the unique […]
The UK’s Current ESG Reporting Landscape
ESG Reporting Standards in the UK are changing rapidly. How and why should your company keep up? The UK has begun gaining momentum towards a refinement of their ESG reporting regulations. The UK reporting landscape is diverse yet interconnected, constantly growing and changing. Because of this, there is no comprehensive, overarching reporting framework. Company […]
Nikos Avlonas discusses Greenwashing at the Environmental Transformation Podcast
“Greenwashing; What is it and how to spot it “ We are excited that Nikos Avlonas, CEO of CSE was hosted at the Environmental Transformation Podcast by Sean Grady to discuss hot topics, such as Greenwashing, what type of Reputational Risk is there for companies caught up in Greenwashing, who is responsible for properly […]
Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on ESG – Do you know how to manage ESG risk?
by CSE research team In recent years, there’s been more pressure for investment managers and managers of active businesses to increase their reporting of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics in their financial and non-financial public disclosures. Regulators and legislators are implementing rules to promote this objective. Under Canadian securities legislation, there […]
Nikos Avlonas discusses ESG at the Environmental Transformation Podcast
“ESG: Why is it important and how is it changing the way we do business” We are excited that Nikos Avlonas, CEO of CSE was hosted at the Environmental Transformation Podcast by Sean Grady to discuss hot topics, such as how Sustainability reporting has changed over the years, what role the investment community has […]
SEC issues sample letter to companies regarding compliance with climate change disclosures
By CSE Research Team As US government recently acknowledged climate change as one of the highest priorities, the Securities and Exchange Commission has made it clear that many public companies have substantial current disclosure requirements. Instead of waiting for more extensive climate change disclosure rules, they should act now and ensure that they are […]
How to embed Sustainability into the core of your Business Strategy and Communications
How feasible is it for corporate leaders to understand the correlations between a comprehensive sustainability strategy and the financial benefits of corporate sustainability efforts? Investors on the other hand understand more clearly sustainability is not just a box to tick on a disclosure form. Leading organizations globally seem to better understand the financial impacts […]
How circular economy applies to superyacht industry
Marine environmental concerns are being addressed both by international and EU legislation, challenging the superyacht industry to combine luxury with sustainability. The concept of circular economy is gaining popularity in most industries, finding innovative ways to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible. The EU Circular Economy […]
When it comes to financial and sustainability performance dynamic optimization is better than sequential
While U.S. voters are picking a President, there is an increasing global awareness among policy makers, financial leaders and businesses that measures to address climate change, from clean energy research and development to disaster preparedness, represent the best path for recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Industries will be pumped with money, infrastructure revitalized and sustainability […]
Are Fossil Fuels Ancient History?
Finally, corporations are waking up to the need for a Solar Age. Or so it seems if one reads the media hype. With Green Bonds and Social Bonds, companies are financing infrastructure to take advantage of renewables. They are charting their GHG emissions and cutting ribbons on server farms cooled with North Carolina’s sun or […]