The opening meeting of the ESG LAB Project has already taken place. This project, which is coordinated by SARONIS and implemented with partners Ethos Lab PC from Greece, Diálogo Diversidade Unipessoal Lda from Portugal and CIBIT LTD from Cyprus, runs from 2024-2026.
The ESG LAB project strengthens Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Blue Economy sectors – such as tourism, shipping and aquaculture – to adopt ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) criteria in line with the European Green Deal.
By providing specialized training, an innovative digital learning platform and a collaborative Community of Practice (CoP), ESG LAB equips companies with the tools they need to reduce their environmental footprint, promote social equity and strengthen corporate governance.
The project enables Blue Economy SMEs to innovate, improve their resilience and gain a competitive edge, while contributing to a sustainable future.
ESG LAB transforms SMEs into leaders of the ecological transition, reinforcing responsible development and ensuring compliance with global sustainability objectives.

The Evolution of the Blue Economy: 2025 in Review and the Road Ahead for 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the Blue Economy has moved from planning and pledges into tangible regulatory enforcement and
