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2019 is going to be a sustainable year in all aspects as “Sustainable Travelling & Tourism” is now a hot trend. These Travel Trends of 2019 have been published by ABTA and include ‘Responsible tourism goes mainstream’ and ‘Resurgence of the trusted travel expert’.

Mark Tanzer, ABTA chief executive, said: “Sustainability issues are now firmly in the minds of holidaymakers, our research shows people are increasingly conscious of the positive influence they can have through their holiday booking choices and are more mindful of the actions they take. We expect these factors to further inform where and how they holiday next year. The travel industry has been working across a range of sustainability issues for some time now and continue to develop plans and initiatives which support local communities, their economies and the environment.”

This year a number of sustainability issues rose to tackle further into the public’s consciousness with greater awareness of the impact of plastics on the environment, on tourism’s impact on local communities etc. The increasing nature of this need for awareness is also reflected in holidaymakers attitudes towards companies with over a third of people would select one travel business over another if they have a better environmental record. Responsible tourism has risen further up the agenda and is becoming an integral part of business decisions and planning, with many companies announcing plans to make holidays more sustainable in the long term.

Travel Trends 2019 also reveals that, despite the unprecedented political turbulence and uncertainty of the past year, Britons are firmly committed to taking holidays with 12% of bookings for summer 2019 being already set up from 2018.

CSE is so happy to be part of this change-culture and will be back in London, UK, March 14-15, 2019 to present its very popular Globally Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program.

This certified practitioner program will feature a presentation of the Surprising Research Findings 2018 on Sustainability Goals Integration and Sustainability (CR) Impact. The research focuses on reporting practices of more than 460 corporations from leading business sectors and outlines key considerations related to common strategic objectives, social impact goals, UN SDG’s, reporting and external assurance practices as well as legislation.

Johnson & Johnson reportedly knew about the asbestos in its baby powder for decades. We have known for even more years that asbestos is a carcinogen. We also know that children’s development is sensitive to environmental factors, often manifesting well into adulthood. How hard is it to make these links?

For a sustainability professional, trained in systems thinking, the connections are obvious. We can even take the connections much farther. The dramatic drop in stock value comes as no surprise to sustainability professionals. Aside from the lawsuits, aside from the branding black eye, there will be deep and long repercussions.

Does this mean a long-term decline for Johnson & Johnson or any pharmaceutical caught in the crossfire? Not necessarily. Merck faced reputation challenges in the 1980s but turned much of that around in the 1990s when the company made a concerted effort to protect rainforests as an invaluable medicinal resource. In the early 2000s when the cannabis debate raged, savvy pharmaceuticals, now trading at a thousand times their opening shares checked into the chemistry to create important medications globally.

Research shows that pharmaceutical companies face a greater burden to behave ethically than most other industries. CSE’s own research shows that a culture of transparency within a company is linked to increased revenue.

Sustainability practitioners, trained in program management, Assessments, metrics and sustainability reporting must be aware of Customer Health and Safety, the ethical and financial considerations inherent to the pharmaceutical industry. According to the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), they must also be alert to issues with Products and Services, Water, Indirect Economic Impacts, Remediation, Transport, Marketing Communications, Emissions, Effluents and Waste, Investment and Procurement Practices.

Atlanta is peppered with over 30 pharmaceutical companies and major distributors. CSE will hold its Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program(Advanced Edition 2019) in Atlanta in February 21-22, 2019, one of the several trainings held in North America each year. Meeting the needs of the community and providing training for a growing employment need is part of CSE’s mission. We will also hold trainings this year in Toronto, New York, Houston and Seattle.

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CSE is a leading training organization specializing in maximizing social, economic and environmental impact. We help professionals advance their careers through our certified on-site, online and group training services globally. Fortune 500 companies and other organizations grow and excel using our specialized consulting services.

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence celebrates 10 years of trust from global FT 500 corporations and executives to provide Sustainability Education in Europe, the US and Canada..

We are sincerely grateful for our success in 2018. The corporate community is awake to the many opportunities for a better world by engaging in sustainable practices. The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is pleased to be part of this inevitable shift!

We are thankful for the many newly trained sustainability (CSR) practitioners certified with our CSR-P designation. We held trainings with participants from five continents and 30 countries. The networks and friendships built among energy companies, food producers, major retailers and emerging entrepreneurs are invaluable.

We celebrate the growth of our Sustainability Academy. Under Nikos Avlonas’ leadership, it led to his being named Corporate Responsibility Impact Practitioner of the Year for 2018 by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

We are proud of our 3^rd annual research, Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Trends: North America 2018. Our team found positive connections between Sustainability Reporting and financial performance among the Fortune 500 and other top companies in North America.

We welcome our new affiliates around the world, growing our family, training new practitioners and helping companies reach their potential. They are key to our vision of a sustainable future.

As we look to the future, we hope to build on our Sustainable Development Goals Champions campaign. In support of SDG Goal 4 for Quality Education, we entered a UN Partnership to increase awareness and promote education among professionals, corporations and entrepreneurs on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Thank you to all our friends, colleagues, practitioners, to those of you who read our newsletters, follow our social media and refer us throughout your networks. We perform at our best because of your insights, endorsements and support.

Happy Holidays from our CSE Family to yours!

The climate change issue is rising and becoming a pressing matter for all sustainability professionals. Its drastic rise along with the acknowledgement of the insurers that climate-related factors have to be identified and reevaluated, business need to be more prepared and reliable on their sustainability plans. A group of more than 400 investors that manage $32 trillion in assets warned governments to take aggressive steps and address climate change. If this climate change is not dealt with there is a risk of a financial crash several times worse than the 2008 global recession.

The world is now facing an economic crash twice the scale of the 2008 financial crisis unless more is done to tackle climate change. Failure to tackle climate change would lead to temperature rises of around 4˚C and £18trillion in global economic losses over the next 80 years.

“The full implementation of current NDCs would lead to an unacceptably high temperature increase that would cause substantial negative economic impacts,” the statement says.

“It is vital for our long-term planning and asset allocation decisions that governments work closely with investors to incorporate Paris-aligned climate scenarios into their policy frameworks and energy transition pathways.”

This investor group includes some of the world’s largest pension funds, asset managers and insurance companies, along with state treasurers and venture capital funds. The call from investors came just one day after the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait worked to dismiss recent scientific findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which concluded that the world has just over a decade to stop the worse impacts of climate change.

Investors’ mentioned that it would be important for all workers and communities to share the benefits of cleaner energy sources, making sure that everyone affected by this transition is supported.

This crucial intervention comes after a UN report last month warned that nations must triple their emission cuts to meet the Paris Agreement and keep global warming below 2˚C.

By demand, CSE will be back in London, UK, March 14-15, 2019. This certified practitioner program will feature a presentation of the Surprising Research Findings 2018 on Sustainability Goals Integration and Sustainability (CR) Impact. The research focuses on reporting practices of more than 460 corporations from leading business sectors and outlines key considerations related to common strategic objectives, social impact goals, UN SDG’s, reporting and external assurance practices as well as legislation.

Key sustainability challenges and priorities are an integral part of the London Sustainability Training coming up next in Europe.

CSE’s December 2018 London training brought together industry leaders from around the world for Sustainability Practitioner training

CSE welcomed attendees from 4 continents and 10 countries into our Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) held in London in 2018. Participants benefited from insights into managing sustainability at their organizations and lessons from CSE’s research. CSE’s March training sold out, requiring a second event to meet demand.

The Certified Sustainability Program provides tools for managing the complexities of sustainability within organizations. The program covers new legislation, responsible communications, sustainability reporting and much more. It includes the challenge of integrating SDGs into the current sustainability plan, new trends in sustainability for the next coming years, the stakeholder’s influence and how to engage them taking the most of the benefits, how to influence C-suite executives and get most of their support into the sustainability plan, the role of Investors and how to maximize your corporate performance in ESG ratings.

IATA, SANOFI, IPSEN, AIB, UNICEF and other leading organizations join CSE’s leading program that has qualified over 1600 Sustainability and CSR professionals

Key sustainability challenges and priorities are an integral part of the London and Brussels Sustainability Training coming up next in Europe.

By demand, CSE will be back in London, UK, March 14-15, 2019 and in Brussels, Belgium, in June 20-21, 2019. Both certified practitioner programs will feature a presentation of the Surprising Research Findings 2018 on Sustainability Goals Integration and Sustainability (CR) Impact. The research focuses on reporting practices of more than 460 corporations from leading business sectors and outlines key considerations related to common strategic objectives, social impact goals, UN SDG’s, reporting and external assurance practices as well as legislation.

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence celebrates 10 years of trust from global FT 500 corporations and executives to provide Sustainability Education in Europe, the US and Canada..

Atlanta is going green. At the end of summer, the Public Service Commission, Georgia’s regulatory tribunal for utilities, approved Georgia Power’s plan to generate 1,600 megawatts of renewable energy by 2021, given that low electricity prices are incredibly important for economic growth across a variety of industries.

Other governments have had great success with mechanisms that promote renewable energy while keeping electricity prices low. In California, consumers who install solar panels can sell their excess energy back to the utility companies, resulting in lower utility costs. Some European countries have taken this concept even further by introducing feed-in tariffs. These policies broke the monopoly of utility companies by paying consumers a respectable rate for generating their own energy.

Despite historical resistance against green energy in the southern states, there is a unique political alliance forming that might make policies such as feed-in tariffs and renewable energy incentives possible in states like Georgia. The environmental movement is joining hands to promote solar power in Georgia. Increased renewable energy generation is inevitable as the nation pushes to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The state should determine whether it wants to get ahead of the curve and promote long term green growth, or suffer the costs of high energy prices and diminished economic growth.

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There is a need for people who understand the complexity of sustainability and how that applies to the energy and renewable energy industry. CSE research shows these sectors have the highest sustainability reporting rates. CSE has worked with traditional and renewable energy utilities and manufacturers from around the world, including Exxon, Shell and Chevron.

CSE will be back in the South with its Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program (2019 Advanced Edition) to Atlanta, February 21-22, 2019.

For more information or group rates, contact [email protected]. HURRY – Early Bird registration ends Jan. 21, 2019!

Visit an Atlanta job board, search sustainability, and you’ll find hundreds of jobs. Many are in the energy sector – from sales to consulting; technicians, HR, operations, engineering, warehouse and distribution, project managers.

The City Council has set the goal to make Atlanta leader in renewable power in efforts to fight climate change. Atlanta is a role model for urban environmental and livability initiatives. Atlanta’s Office of Resilience will be tasked with nothing short of running the city entirely on renewable energy by 2035!

Atlanta joins San Francisco, Minneapolis and St. Louis in setting 100% clean power targets. An urban center in the middle of an agricultural state, Atlanta will need a mix of conservation, generating energy from renewables such as solar and purchasing from neighboring states – greatly expanding its impact. Even transportation has a role to play as Delta tests and implements measures to limit its own consumption of fossil fuels.

These challenges mean opportunity for sustainability practitioners. There is an awareness for the need to protect the environment in the face of growth, to promote safe and healthy living. Companies and government alike recognize these are all inter-related to providing abundant energy without further deteriorating the region and the globe.

There is a place and considerable need for people who understand the complexity of sustainability and how that applies to the energy and utilities industry. CSE research shows these sectors have the highest sustainability reporting rates. CSE has worked with traditional and renewable energy utilities and manufacturers from around the world, including Exxon, Shell and Chevron.

Atlanta and much of the South is primed to experience significant growth in the field of sustainability. CSE has worked with various companies and organizations in Atlanta, including the Atlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta Motorsports Park, Exide Technologies, Home Depot, HD Supply and Coca-Cola.

CSE is proud to be part of this Southern transition, bringing its Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program (2019 Advanced Edition) to Atlanta, February 21-22, 2019.

For more information or group rates, contact [email protected]. HURRY – Early Bird registration ends Jan. 21, 2019!

Atlanta is a gem in the South: rich history, rich culture and leader for the region. It also is an emerging leader in sustainability. Already Atlanta faces issues with congestion while being ideally placed to facilitate movement of goods and people along the Eastern US corridor. One sees progress with increased use of railways, and you can easily locate EV chargers.

Delta is one of the key airlines, homebased in Atlanta, trying different tactics to reduce its environmental and climate change impact – from reducing waste to petitioning for shorter, more efficient air routes.

Even with many universities, arts and science museums – much more needs to be done, and Atlanta is rising to the Sustainability challenge. The Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resilience focuses on sustainability projects ranging from housing, to energy, to IT. Coca-Cola, Rubbermaid, Home Depot and UPS, all based in Atlanta, put out Sustainability Reports. Atlanta job boards list a range of corporate and government sustainability positions.

An influx of a sustainability-trained workforce is needed. Whether it’s infrastructure, finance, transportation, health care or agriculture, trained sustainability practitioners are needed in every field and corticosteroid drugs from www.papsociety.org/ every discipline throughout the community – public and private. Whether a program manager, an engineer, an accountant, if you work in construction or retail, Atlanta needs people who understand the complexity of sustainability.

Not everyone has time or money to spend four years earning a sustainability degree. Informed employees, aware students, corporate leaders who understand sustainability fundamentals are needed immediately! CSE is proud to be part of Atlanta’s transition, bringing its Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program (2019 Advanced Edition) to Atlanta, February 21-22, 2019.

Along with premier Sustainability CSR training, networking opportunities abound. Last year registrants included PWC, Buckman International, Weyerhaeuser, Earthshare, ScottMadden, Inc., Macy’s Inc., and the Water Quality Association.

For more information or group rates, contact [email protected]. HURRY – Early Bird registration ends Jan. 21, 2019!

CSE’s 2018 Dubai training brought together industry leaders from around the world for Sustainability Practitioner training.

CSE welcomed attendees from around the world to its annual Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) held in Dubai in 2018. Participants benefited from insights into managing sustainability at their organizations and lessons from CSE’s research. The interest for the training was extremely high, bringing together participants not only from the Gulf Countries but from China, New Zealand and Egypt.

Practitioners met to advance their skills in sustainability management. Participants benefited from sector interactions among Real Estate, Energy, Government, Telecommunications, Plastics Manufacturing, and Financial Services. Attendees discussed the importance of setting sustainability strategies on strong foundations, and exchange valuable experiences on how to communicate their highlights and engage with their stakeholders. Each brought a unique take on sustainability and its application in the real world and had the opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas on the everyday challenges they face.

Leading companies and organizations such as Wasl, the Department of Transport, Alcazar Energy, DP World, Nawah, Unipak, and Dubai Investments joined CSE’s leading program that has qualified over 1600 Sustainability and CSR professionals.

CSE announced its annual report on Sustainability Reporting Trends in Europe 2016-2017. Attendees received hints about the latest findings. This research provides a useful and convenient analysis of the reporting practices of European companies, of key common strategic objectives and social impact goals of companies belonging to eight leading business sectors in Europe.

CSE training focuses on a comprehensive methodology. It simplifies managing the complexities of sustainability within an organization. The training covers assessment, legislation, communications, reporting and much more. It includes the Return on Sustainability (RoS) framework developed by CSE from its body of knowledge and research which aim at supporting businesses by helping them assess the impact of their Sustainability Culture, Strategies and Reporting on their bottom line.

Key CSR challenges and sustainability priorities are an integral part of the London and Brussels CSR Training coming up next in Europe. By demand, CSE will be back in London, UK, March 14-15, 2019 and in Brussels, Belgium, in June 20-21, 2019. Both certified practitioner programs will feature a presentation of the Surprising Research Findings 2018 on Sustainability Goals Integration and Sustainability (CR) Impact. The research focuses on reporting practices of more than 460 corporations from leading business sectors and outlines key considerations related to common strategic objectives, social impact goals, UN SDG’s, reporting and external assurance practices as well as legislation.

CSE is a leading boutique firm specializing in maximizing social, economic and environmental impact. We help professionals advance their careers through our certified on-site, online and group training services globally. Fortune 500 companies and other organizations grow and excel using our specialized consulting services. Our next Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Programs, updated for 2019, will also be held in Atlanta, USA, Feb. 21-22, 2019, Toronto, Canada April 11-12, 2019 and New York City, USA, June 6-7, 2019.

CSE’s second 2018 Toronto training brought together industry leaders for Sustainability Practitioner training and a first look at CSE’s latest research.

CSE welcomed attendees from around the world to its second Certified Sustainability Practitioner Program (Advanced Edition 2018) held in Toronto in 2018. Participants benefited from insights into managing sustainability at their organizations and lessons from CSE’s research. CSE’s April training sold out, requiring a second event to meet demand.

Practitioners met to advance their skills in sustainability management. Participants benefited from sector interactions among Construction, Education, Energy, Government, Media, Mining, and Retail. Each brought a unique take on sustainability and its application in the real world.

Publicly traded companies such as Home Depot, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation join CSE’s leading program that has qualified over 1600 Sustainability and CSR professionals

CSE announced its third annual report on Sustainability (ESG) Reporting Trends: North America 2018. Attendees received hints about the latest findings. This research provides a useful and convenient representation of the current state of Sustainability Reporting. It focuses on companies and organizations based in the U.S. and Canada. For the first time, the research examines how artificial intelligence (AI) and Blockchain are applied to Corporate Sustainability.

CSE training focuses on a comprehensive methodology. It simplifies managing the complexities of sustainability within an organization. The training covers assessment, legislation, communications, reporting and much more. It includes the RoS framework developed by CSE from its body of knowledge and research. The Return on Sustainability (RoS) framework supports business. It helps assess the impact of their Sustainability Strategies and Reporting on their bottom line.

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CSE is a leading boutique firm specializing in maximizing social, economic and environmental impact. We help professionals advance their careers through our certified on-site, online and group training services globally. Fortune 500 companies and other organizations grow and excel using our specialized consulting services. Our next North America Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Programs, updated for 2019, will be held in Atlanta, USA, Feb. 21-22, 2018; Toronto, Canada, April 11-12, 2019; and New York City, USA, June 6-7, 2019.

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