ESG LAB Podcast #5: Implementing ESG in SMEs: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage

Guest: Professor Constantinos Evangelinos, University of the Aegean

In our 5th podcast episode, Professor Constantinos Evangelinos shares key insights on the strategic value of ESG for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a focus on the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), he explains why ESG is no longer optional—even for SMEs.

The conversation explores practical methods for assessing ESG readiness, engaging stakeholders, and defining material ESG issues based on sector-specific challenges. Professor Evangelinos emphasizes a step-by-step approach, offering guidance that is both realistic and impactful for businesses in the blue economy.

🎧 Tune in to gain expert knowledge on aligning your SME with Europe’s green and digital transition.

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