Strategic cooperation between CSR HELLAS and CGI Greece for climate governance

CSR HELLAS and Climate Governance Initiative Greece (CGI Greece) have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a memorandum of cooperation. This collaboration aims to bolster climate governance and foster responsible business practices within Greece. The agreement establishes a shared framework for disseminating knowledge, co-developing practical tools, and advocating for policies that integrate sustainability, corporate governance, climate accountability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

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The cooperation with Climate Governance Initiative Greece, CGI Greece, is another important step within CSR HELLAS's collaborations to strengthen climate governance and responsible entrepreneurship in Greece. Through this partnership, we aim to support businesses in integrating sustainability, ESG criteria, and climate responsibility into their strategy and decision-making.

For CSR HELLAS, this partnership represents a significant step in empowering the Greek business community. The initiative seeks to promote a development model grounded in transparency, accountability, collaboration, and the creation of long-term value. The organization views this as crucial for aligning businesses with sustainable and responsible practices.

Climate Governance Initiative Greece sees the collaboration as a reflection of a shared conviction: that resilience, competitiveness, and effective corporate governance are now essential components for medium-term business success. Through this joint effort, the organizations intend to enhance understanding, facilitate dialogue, and provide practical resources. These resources will assist businesses in navigating the physical and transitional risks associated with climate change, capitalizing on opportunities presented by the green transition, and strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of their value chains.

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Businesses today operate in an environment of increased uncertainty, as geopolitical developments, changes in the regulatory framework, and different approaches developing internationally around climate issues are reshaping the context in which businesses have to make strategic decisions. However, the real risks and opportunities continue to pass through the substantive integration of climate into business strategy and governance.

Both organizations emphasized the current business environment's increased uncertainty, driven by geopolitical shifts and evolving climate regulations. They stressed that true business risks and opportunities are intrinsically linked to the meaningful integration of climate considerations into corporate strategy and governance. This partnership aims to equip Greek businesses with the necessary insights and tools to adapt and thrive amidst these challenges, reinforcing their long-term viability and competitive edge.

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Our cooperation with CSR HELLAS is based on the belief that business resilience is directly linked to the resilience of the value chains in which they participate. Through this partnership, we aim to enhance cooperation, knowledge dissemination, and the development of practical tools that will help businesses integrate climate parameters into the core of their strategy, strengthening their medium-term resilience and competitiveness.