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CSR Cyprus Christmas Brunch 2024
On December 4, 2024, the annual Christmas networking event of CSR Cyprus took place. In the elegant setting of Pinolo restaurant in Nicosia, the Board of Directors welcomed representatives from its Member companies, in the presence of the Commissioner for the Citizens, Mr. Panagiotis Palate, the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare, Ms. Antonia Theodosiou, the Director General of Sustainable Development from the Directorate General Growth, Ministry of Finance, Ms. Georgia Christofidou, the Deputy Director General of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB), Ms. Lena Panayiotou, officials from the Authority of Cooperative Societies, and NGO representatives.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare, Ms. Antonia Theodosiou, addressed the event, emphasizing the collaboration between her office and the Network, as both parties share the same goals of implementing sustainability across all sectors, one of the most crucial being the business sector. Ms. Theodosiou noted that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a unique opportunity for Cyprus, to transition to a new development model that ensures inclusive social prosperity and environmental protection.
Following this, the Chairman of the BoD, Dr. Marinos Voukkis, delivered a brief review of CSR Cyprus’s activities for 2024. As he pointed out, 11 new companies joined the Network throughout the year—a record-breaking number for the Association—demonstrating the growing interest of Cypriot businesses in sustainability. He stated that the Network continues a dynamic path, by enhancing services offered to its Members and by actively collaborating with public bodies. In this context, the launch of the 4th Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Best Practices Awards was announced, set to take place in the first half of 2025, and various educational programs open to Members and the general public.
The event’s guest of honour, Mr. Dimitris Fatouros, Communications Officer for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) in Brussels, gave a presentation titled "The 17 Goals as a Promise We Ought to Keep." Among other points, Mr. Fatouros spoke about "the infinite human effort to improve well-being" and described the SDGs as a codified initiative by nations to commit to a better world. He also discussed their relevance to businesses and emerging markets.
The event concluded with a gift raffle, generously sponsored by CSR Cyprus Members.
The networking event was a great opportunity for Member executives to connect, and engage in conversations and views exchange while enjoying fine delicacies, marking the closing days of the year.
