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Mining Sector’s ESG Standards Overhaul: Preparing for the Transition
The mining sector is entering a new era of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) expectations. In October 2024, major global mining associations—including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), and the World Gold Council —announced a groundbreaking initiative to align and simplify the sector’s fragmented ESG standards (Reuters, […]
From Theory to Practice: What Makes the CSE ESG Practitioner Program Unique for Consultants
In the fast-evolving world of sustainability consulting, knowledge alone isn’t enough—impact comes from the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios. This is where the Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program – Consultants Edition 2025, offered by the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), truly sets itself apart. Designed for ESG consultants, the program offers […]
Mining Industry’s ESG Standards Overhaul: Preparing Professionals for Change
The mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In October 2024, global mining associations—including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)—introduced a joint initiative to simplify and harmonize ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. This move aims to make sustainability reporting more consistent, comparable, and operationally useful. For years, fragmented ESG frameworks hindered transparency […]
Understanding ISSB Reporting Standards: A global ESG baseline
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) was launched by the IFRS Foundation to create a global baseline for financially material sustainability disclosures. In June 2023, the ISSB released its inaugural standards: IFRS S1 – General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information IFRS S2 – Climate-related Disclosures Both are effective for reporting periods starting January […]
COP26 key commitments – too ambitious?
World leaders, negotiators, government representatives, businesses and civil society groups gathered at COP26 with a consensus to urgently accelerate climate action. COP decisions went further than ever before in recognising and addressing loss and damage from the existing impacts of climate change. Substantial decisions coming as a surprise India – the world’s third-largest […]
How can companies speed up climate action?
Government and corporate commitments, finance development and capital investment were the major topics on COP26 agenda. Companies can play a decisive role in accelerating climate action, both by decarbonizing their own operations and by developing and producing the next generation of technologies that can help prevent ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. For companies in carbon-intensive operations […]
Greenwashing at the center of the Digital Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner Program In April 2021, Leadership Edition
The Center for Sustainability (ESG) and Excellence is constantly growing its network of certified sustainability (ESG) 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 course combines the best attributes of online learning with the interactive […]
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 […]
What the CFO needs to know about ESG issues
As standard-setters, such as the SASB, GRI, TCFD which are international institutions, like the World Economic Forum, they have been working together to achieve convergence and harmonization of ESG disclosure requirements across sectors. It is noticed that pressure grows on CFOs to get involved in the ESG conversation, in order to improve corporate strategy and […]
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 […]