CSR CONFERENCE

The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, held its 14th annual Corporate Social Responsibility conference, REDEFINING THE CSR VISION: INNOVATE, CIRCULATE, ENGAGE, on November 3, 2016 at the Benaki Museum

As businesses today are exposed to multiple economic, environmental and social changes that create both risks and opportunities in search for sustainable growth, the design and introduction of sustainable products, services, and business models are needed to achieve business success. This begins with redefining and realigning the CSR Vision with a clear focus on substance, in line with the global trend of sustainability. The conference, attended by 260 delegates, provided a platform for delegates to hear insights from prominent speakers and learn about new opportunities to develop more meaningful corporate social responsibility practices in fostering a culture of corporate sustainability leading to a more sustainable future.

Our successful innovation, the CSR Marketplace showcased innovative best practices, encouraged more interaction, dialogue, and sharing among conference participants. The exhibitors included: 3M, AB Vassilopoulos, Alpha Bank, Athens International Airport, Diageo, EY, Interamerican, Vodafone.

CSR CONFERENCE 2016 PROGRAM AND PRESENTATIONS

OPENING REMARKS

Simos Anastasopoulos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Pakis Papademetriou, Chair, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Alexandra Palli, Secretary of the Board, CSR Hellas

SHIFTING TOWARDS A NEW SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Aris Vrettos, Programme Director, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

INNOVATE – BREAKING THROUGH WITH INNOVATION IN CREATING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Fotis Karonis, Managing Director IT & Mobile, British Telecom

Maurizio Botta, Managing Director, 3M Italy & Greece

Jim Sage, President, PhRMA Innovation Forum

John Kalligeros, President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz Hellas

CIRCULATE – THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AS A POSITIVE FORCE

Walter Stahel, Founder & Director, The Product-Life Institute

Efthimios Vidalis, Executive Director of the Board and Group Consultant on Strategy and Sustainable Development, TITAN Group

Vassilios Kaminaris, Partner – Assurance Country Leader, Greece – Managing Partner of Assurance Services for Central & South East Europe, EY

ENGAGE – THE BENEFITS AND IMPACT OF CONSUMER & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

Stephanos Theodorides, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, TEMES

Stavros Benos, President, DIAZOMA

Michael Himonas, General Director, Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE)

Alexandros Kouris, Founder & Owner, Cyclades Microbrewery

 

Simos Anastasopoulos

 

Alexandra Palli

 

Pakis Papademetriou

 

Aris Vrettos

 

Innovation Panel

 

Circular Economy Panel

 

Engagement Panel