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Three Critical Areas to Enhance Global Sustainability Policies (GRI)
As global sustainability becomes a focal point for businesses and governments, the need for comprehensive and standardized reporting is more critical than ever. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has recently introduced a suite of new guidance documents aimed at enhancing sustainability disclosures and informing policy-making. These publications address crucial areas such as double materiality, due […]
How to equip UK C-Suite Leadership and Teams with ESG Expertise
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legislation in the UK is an evolving area that reflects the growing concern for sustainable practices within business operations. Upon public demand CSE is preparing for yet another groundbreaking C-suite Sustainability ESG Leadership Training Program this June, this time tailored for the U.K, the EU economy and the Gulf countries, […]
How CS3D affects EU and non-EU corporations?
The CS3D framework is designed for businesses operating in the EU to integrate human rights and environmental considerations into their operations and throughout their entire activity chain. It mandates a risk-based due diligence process to identify, prevent, mitigate, and report adverse impacts. Businesses must also establish effective governance and management systems. Violations can lead to […]
Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) CEO Featured on the Environmental Transformation Podcast!
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is thrilled to announce that our CEO, Nikos Avlonas, was recently featured on the highly regarded Environmental Transformation Podcast. In this insightful episode, Nikos dives deep into the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable business practices. He explores key topics that are critical for environmental professionals, sustainability specialists, […]
How the EU’s Groundbreaking Directive Redefines Corporate Responsibility
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), finally approved on April 24 by the EU Parliament, marks a pivotal advancement in integrating environmental and human rights considerations into corporate governance. As part of the EU’s broader commitment to sustainable practices, the directive imposes rigorous due diligence obligations on companies operating within its jurisdiction. […]
EU Council Endorses Revised Legislation on CSDDD
A Landmark Decision In a landmark decision, the European Council greenlit a scaled-back version of the long-debated Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on Friday March 15. This move marks a significant step towards ensuring that businesses operating within the EU uphold fundamental ethical standards in their practices. While the law represents a compromise between […]
EU sets a global requirement in supply chain sustainability
Business’ impacts take place throughout the entire value chain and the EU has already acknowledged this. The European Commission has set one more time high standards by becoming the first policymaker in the world to take concrete initiative for human rights and environmental violations in the supply chain. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive […]