The New Economy

Item Description

Sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility. Conscious Capitalism. Triple-bottom line reporting. There are so many wonderful ways of seeing the world’s economic paradigm shift and evolve, but how on earth does anyone make sense of it all?

Meet Dimitris Micharikopoulos, a preeminent European expert on corporate sustainability, near the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels for lunch to discuss these issues and more. Whether you are interested in trends in sustainability around the world or are looking to learn more about the European market or just want to enjoy a good a relaxing lunch with a founder of FORTISIS (which aims to expand the usage of electric cars throughout Europe) on your next visit to the European capital, this item is sure to be a uniquely inspired and thought-provoking experience.

Find out more: fortisis.eu, signosis.eu 

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