16th Conference on Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility 2024 | IMH Business | 3 July 2024 | Hilton Nicosia, Achaion 1, Egkomi 2413, Cyprus

The Conference is the most comprehensive annual gathering of companies and executives who implement Corporate Social Responsibility actions and draw up the strategy for long-term Corporate Sustainability, applying principles of ESG criteria. With consumers and investors showing ever greater sensitivity to issues concerning the environment and its protection, society and good management, businesses now have an obligation to adapt promptly and effectively to the new requirements, in order not to jeopardize the their sustainability.

The main goal of the event is to highlight the best practices of Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility of Cypriot and international businesses, while the reasons why responsible businesses become more attractive, having more chances of long-term sustainability, will be analyzed. After all, the need to integrate measurable goals and best practices, in the context of ESG, into the very development strategy of businesses now directly affects their operating model, organizational structure, financial policy and their operational needs.

The latest global developments in Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility will be put under the microscope, with a focus on the CSRD directive, ESG criteria and ESRS standards, while international and domestic case studies of companies from various sectors of the economy that have implemented innovative policies and practices will be presented.

The conference is attended by Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG Unit Managers, Marketing, Communication and Public Relations Managers and Executives from Cypriot businesses of all branches and sizes, Advertising Agencies, Communications and Public Relations Service Providers and Professionals, Offices and Consulting Professionals, Non-Governmental Organizations, Employers' Organizations, Chambers of Commerce and any other professional bodies with an interest in Sustainable Development.

2024 Speakers

Christina Kokkalou
Managing Director, IMR/University of Nicosia

Dr. Maria Panagiotou
Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Republic of Cyprus

Irini Loukaidou
CEO, Grow Sustainability Consulting

Konstantina Angeli
Director New Product Development + Sustainability, Korres SA

Maria Tzelepi
Director of Corporate Affairs, Communications & Sustainable Development of The Coca-Cola Company for Greece, Cyprus and Malta, The Coca-Cola Company

Christopher Panagi
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, ECOMMBX

Alexander Shkuratov
CEO and Founder, The Island Private School

Rodothea Nikolaou
Quality & Compliance Manager, Polyclinic HYGEIA

Andreas Yortsios
Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus

Cyprus Protopapas
Commissioner for Co-operative Societies and Social Enterprises, Co-operative Societies Service (Competent Authority for Co-operative Societies, Social Enterprises and Corporate Social Responsibility)

Nikolas Hatzinikolaou
Manager, Strategy & ESG, Hellenic Bank

Dimitrios Bourboulas
ESG Project Leader, Artemis Credit Bureau

Dr. Marinos Voukis
Chairman of the Board, CSR Cyprus

Dr. Alexander Antonaras
Associate Professor, School of Business Administration & Executive Chairman, Center for Business Sustainability and Responsibility, University of Nicosia

George Kasinis
Professor of Strategy, University of Cyprus

Konstantinos Leonidou
Professor of Marketing and Business Administration, School of Economics and Management, Open University of Cyprus

Stavros Malas
President, Cyprus Institute

Olympia Nisiforou
Assistant Professor, Cyprus University of Technology, Maritime Department

Ioanna Panagiotou
Executive Director, University of Limassol

2024 Sponsors

• Alphamega
• Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus
• Cyta
• Grow Sustainability Consulting
• ECOMMBX
• Hellenic Bank
• IMR/University of Nicosia

COMMUNICATION SPONSORS:
• Cyprus Business News (CBN)
• Gold magazine
• Reporter
• Super FM Radio