Wanting to convey to its members specialized, but simplified and easy to understand knowledge on environmental issues, as well as provide the opportunity for business networking between them, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized, in December, an event entitled Think Blue, Think Green. The event, which took place in English, was part of the actions developed in the framework of the European program Maritec-X and its transformation into the CMMI Center of Excellence, included three presentations by experts in the field, as follows:
· Maria Hadjimichael, PhD, Senior Associate Scientist, CMMI on “UN Sustainable Development: Goal 14 "Life Below Water"
· Alexandros Josephides, Deputy Director General/Marine Manager, CSC on “Decarbonisation in the Shipping Industry”
· Stalo Demosthenous, Sustainability Consultant, Grow Sustainability Consulting on “The new European Sustainability Reporting Standards and their role in Environmental Protection”
Both the presentations and the event as a concept, organization and content, received the favorable comments of all attendees. On its part, the Chamber assured that there will be more similar events in the coming period, especially since the obligations of companies under the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles will become increasingly pressing and there is therefore a need for continuous and valid and up-to-date information.
