Sustainable development combined with digitization is a one-way street for any business, including small and medium-sized businesses that want access to capital and strengthening their competitive advantage in a regulated market by relevant rules and standards, said Michalis Spanos, President and CEO. Global Sustain.
– Tell us a few words about what Global Sustain is and its presence in the Greek market.
Global Sustain, with offices in London, Berlin and Athens and a presence through partner companies in Brussels, Cairo and the USA, offers innovative services related to sustainable development. Its mission is to create knowledge, inspire and support companies and organizations in sustainability, through consulting, communication, networking and education, focusing on the triptych man – environment – economic benefit.
– How many companies do you cooperate with both in Greece and abroad?
With 17 years of experience, Global Sustain serves and advises asset managers and owners, banks, businesses and organizations in 21 countries (Europe, Asia, Africa, and the USA) and maintains a network of members with more than companies and organizations. The members of the network include companies, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, public bodies, educational institutions, Mass media, professional associations, associations and other public and private sector bodies.
At the same time, Global Sustain cooperates, participates and is a member of international organizations, such as UN Global Compact, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), TCFD, GRI, Social Value International, CEO Clubs, Institute of Directors (IOD), FSC, etc. a.
– Are investments in ESG the focus of business interest? How does Global Sustain help them put them into practice?
It is a fact that the incorporation of ESG criteria is becoming an established practice in the context of lending and investment. Global Sustain provides targeted consulting and online services, training seminars and digital applications to businesses and organizations to effectively integrate ESG issues into strategy, risk management and corporate governance, enhance transparency and adopt responsible investment principles .
In addition, the electronic newsletter, the organization of conferences and other events, the Members-to-Members section, the special editions and surveys, as well as the Sustainability Forum of Global Sustain, help companies and organizations manage ESG issues, achieving a sustainable and responsible operation .
– What are the biggest challenges facing Greek companies in the field of sustainability?
Current world market trends, EU Regulations and Directives, as well as the ever-evolving requirements of financial and insurance institutions and investment companies for non-financial information and ESG performance evaluation of their portfolio, create new challenges and needs for Greek companies.
Sustainable growth combined with digitization is a one-way street for any business, including small and medium-sized businesses seeking access to capital and strengthening their competitive advantage in a market now regulated by relevant rules and standards.
Therefore, Global Sustain actively supports businesses by providing the necessary knowledge through digital e-learning applications and tools for understanding, collecting, managing and evaluating non-financial / ESG data so that they can meet current challenges and take advantage of new opportunities.
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