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Are Greek businesses ready to meet the standards of the European Union's new corporate sustainability law?

Join the Athens Columbia Global Center, in partnership with the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and hosted at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center, for a panel discussion on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which requires companies to take responsibility for human rights and environmental impacts throughout their operations and supply chains.

The Greek business community faces a new challenge in navigating these requirements. This panel discussion will convene key public and private stakeholders to explore how Greece can best prepare for this new legal framework and use it as a catalyst for growth.

Participants

Welcoming Remarks

• Maira Myrogianni, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy
• Stefanos Gandolfo, Director, Columbia Global Center Athens

Speakers

• Katerina Yiannibas, Lecturer in Law, Columbia University Law School 
• Sophia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou, First Vice President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
• Maria Gavouneli, President of the Greek National Commission for Human Rights

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EEST (Doors open 6:30)

📍 Location: Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center, Ifigeneia Hall, Pireos 254, Tavros

Limited Seats - RSVP Required: Secure your spot for this event.