Dr. Evangelia Louropoulou

Dr. Evangelia (Elia) Louropoulou is V.P. of E-ON INTEGRATION (e-on.gr) and Head of the ESG, Climate Change and Sustainability practice. She also holds a position as an external consultant to the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the European Commission, based in Milan. By education, she is an Environmental Scientist with extensive experience in Environmental Monitoring,
Risk Assessments and Management. She participates actively as a Consultant and Analyst in projects and applications related to ESG, Climate Change and Sustainability. She is also involved in converting scientific data from external big databases to create climate models for achieving business tangible information using Data Analytics tools.
Dr. Louropoulou holds a Bachelor’s in Chemistry (University of Athens), a Master's in Chemistry and Environmental Technology (University of Athens), and a Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Christian-Albrechts-Universität in Kiel - Germany). She has participated in land and oceanographic missions, including research missions in the Atlantic Ocean, focusing on the assessment and management of environmental risks and their links to Climate Change, and in numerous conferences. Part of her scientific work has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Substantiating Sustainability: A Business Case of genuine ESG and SFDR Compliance in Green Investments

In this talk, we will present a compelling business case for applying new ESG regulations, specifically focusing on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) guidelines, to Green investments. The SFDR guidelines mandate that claims of being "Green" or “Sustainable” must be substantiated with specific indices and documented evidence. This goes beyond superficial branding and requires a deep integration of sustainable practices within the core operations of an enterprise. This is a proven example that Sustainability is no longer just a marketing buzzword; it has become a critical aspect of modern business strategy. To be genuinely "Green", companies must adhere to rigorous standards across ESG themes. We will explore how businesses can effectively meet these requirements, demonstrating that true sustainability drives long-term success.