Cosmos ESG & CSR consulting, Thivon 390, Aigáleo (2026)

26/08/2026

How can sustainability directly lower your company’s borrowing costs? 📈🌱

Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) aren't just another trend in Sustainable Finance - they're a powerful financial instrument rewarding companies for their real ESG
performance.

💡 The Key Difference?

Unlike Green Loans, where proceeds are strictly restricted to green projects, SLLs can be used for general corporate purposes. The interest rate (margin) is directly tied to achieving predefined, ambitious sustainability performance targets (SPTs).

19/08/2026

Where the day starts, BCK 2026 is officially OPEN in Rhodes 🏺☀️✨

Set across the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Medieval City of Rhodes, the 2nd Biennale of Contemporary Keramics (BCK) is shaping up as one of the largest cultural events in the Mediterranean, with 42 artists from 18 countries in 5 iconic archaeological sites.

Behind an event of this scale sits a web of partnerships, and this is where COSMOS ESG & CSR Consulting steps in. As Synergies Manager, COSMOS brought to the same table Ministries, the Region of the South Aegean, the Municipality of Rhodes, foundations, universities, associations, and leading private companies, turning separate agendas into one shared cultural project.

Aligning the public sector, academia, civil society, and business around a common goal is what makes heritage engagement truly sustainable, and it is the role we are proud to lead.

BCK 2026 runs from 6 June to 31 October 2026.

14/08/2026

Under the theme "Where the Day Starts", the opening of the Biennale of Contemporary Keramics 2026 in Rhodes brought together representatives from government, culture and the arts to celebrate an event that is fast establishing itself as an important international platform for contemporary ceramic art. ☀️

We were honoured to welcome Iason Fotilas, Greek Government Representative and Deputy Minister of Culture; Christos Michalakis, Deputy Regional Governor for Culture of the Dodecanese; Efstathios Manoussakis, Deputy Mayor for Culture of Rhodes; Eleni Farmakidou, Deputy Head of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese; and Loukia Thomopoulou, Founder and Creative Director of BCK 2026.

During the opening ceremony, Evie Hara Dikaiou, Founder of Cosmos ESG & CSR Consulting and BCK Synergies Manager, delivered the official message of the Greek Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Sofia Zacharaki. The official message of Andreas Fiorentinos, Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), was also presented, highlighting the importance of supporting cultural initiatives that inspire dialogue, creativity and meaningful collaboration.

The Biennale transforms the UNESCO World Heritage Medieval City of Rhodes into a meeting point for 42 artists from 18 countries. Inspired by the myth of Rhodes as the island where the sun first rises each day, the exhibition celebrates the sun as a symbol of connection, new beginnings and the shared heritage of the Mediterranean.

10/08/2026

EU Directive (EU) 2026/470 (Omnibus I): Navigating the Simplified ESG Regulatory Landscape 🇪🇺✨

The European Union has officially entered a new phase of sustainability reporting with Directive (EU) 2026/470 (Omnibus I Directive). Designed to streamline and simplify compliance, this key legislative act significantly amends the CSRD, CSDDD, Accounting Directive, and Audit Directive.

Swipe through the carousel for a quick breakdown of key milestones, national transposition deadlines, and current regulatory updates! ➡️

🔑 Key Takeaways at a Glance:

🗓 Timeline Milestones:
24 Feb 2026: Formally adopted by the European Parliament & Council.
26 Feb 2026: Published in the Official Journal of the EU.
18 Mar 2026: Official entry into force.
⏳ National Transposition Deadlines:
19 March 2027: Member States deadline for CSRD amendments.
26 July 2028: Member States deadline for CSDDD amendments.

💡 Current Status:
Directive (EU) 2026/470 remains the primary binding legislative text. No subsequent amendments have been issued.

ESRS Update: On 3 July 2026, the European Commission adopted the Delegated Act with the simplified ESRS, now under review by Parliament & Council before entry into force.

💬 Is your organization ready to adapt to the streamlined EU ESG rules? Let’s discuss in the comments below or reach out to learn how we can support your sustainability journey! 👇

05/08/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐂𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We are proud that Cosmos ESG & CSR is a Proud Partner of the Biennale of Contemporary Keramics (BCK) 2026, one of the most exciting international contemporary art events of the year, hosted in the UNESCO World Heritage Medieval City of Rhodes.

Under the theme "Where the Day Starts", this year's Biennale welcomed 42 artists from 18 countries, bringing contemporary ceramics into conversation with history, culture & the shared identity of the Mediterranean. Spread across five historic venues, the exhibition invited thousands of visitors to experience art in a setting where the past and the present naturally meet.

More than an exhibition, BCK 2026 offers a rich public programme with artist residencies, performances, talks, workshops, educational activities, screenings & guided tours, creating opportunities for dialogue, learning & cultural exchange over five months.

At Cosmos ESG & CSR, we believe that supporting initiatives like this is another way of investing in people, communities & meaningful collaborations. Culture has the power to inspire new perspectives, strengthen connections & create positive impact, values that are closely aligned with our own.

Congratulations to the entire BCK team, the curators, the participating artists & everyone who helped make this remarkable international event a reality. We are honoured to have been part of this journey as a Proud Partner.

Video credits: George Rossi

25/07/2026

Some performances stay with you long after the curtain falls. "Na Agapas" was one of them.✨

COSMOS ESG & CSR Consulting was proud to support, as a sponsor, this extraordinary production by Nataraja Yoga Dance Center.

A spectacular performance, unlike anything else currently presented in Greece, bringing together aerial arts, dance, yoga, music and storytelling in a truly immersive experience. More than a performance, it was a celebration of love, inclusivity, collaboration and the transformative power of art.

Congratulations to Miranda SofiaSol and the entire Nataraja Yoga Dance Center team for creating.

Supporting initiatives that generate meaningful social and cultural impact is an integral part of what ESG and CSR represent to us.

10/07/2026

🌍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗠𝗢𝗦 𝗘𝗦𝗚 & 𝗖𝗦𝗥

Plastic Free July is a global movement that inspires millions of people to reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices & take meaningful steps toward cleaner streets, oceans & communities. ♻️

Founded in 2011 by the Plastic Free Foundation, the initiative began with a clear vision: a world free from plastic waste.

At COSMOS ESG & CSR, we brought this vision into the business world.

This year, we developed a 31-day Plastic Free July Calendar for businesses, designed to turn awareness into action and sustainability into daily practice.

Each day focuses on a simple but impactful step from internal team engagement & operational improvements, to customer communication and supply chain collaboration. 💡

27/03/2026

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is officially in force 🇪🇺

Large companies must now identify and address human rights and environmental risks across their operations and value chains 🌱

This is more than regulation. It is a turning point for responsible business 🌍

Preparation starts with governance, risk mapping, and credible climate transition planning 📈

Sustainability is no longer optional. It is strategic ✨

22/03/2026

Water is a human right, yet 2.2 billion people still live without safe and reliable access to clean drinking water.

Water shapes our health, our food systems, education, equality, and our ability to respond to climate change. Without responsible management, growing demand will only deepen the global water crisis.

On March 22, reminds us that change begins with awareness and collective action.

Supporting Sustainable Development Goal 6 means working toward universal access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.

Water connects us all. Let’s protect it. 💧

20/03/2026

Carbon markets are growing.

But growth alone does not equal impact.

Nearly 40% of the world’s land is already degraded, according to the UNCCD. At the same time, the USD 3 billion voluntary carbon market continues to expand.
This raises an important question for sustainability leaders.

Carbon finance cannot remain limited to emissions accounting.

It must also contribute to land restoration, stronger rural livelihoods and long term climate resilience.

For organizations integrating carbon strategies into their ESG frameworks, three elements are becoming essential:

• credibility
• measurable environmental and social co benefits
• inclusive value creation for local communities

Without them, carbon markets risk losing the very thing they depend on most: trust.

As the voluntary carbon market continues to grow, the real question becomes clear:

Are we financing carbon, or are we financing resilience?

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