As ESG continues to reshape the business landscape across Europe, companies are increasingly required to align with new regulatory standards and sustainability expectations.
The Hellenic Business Council in Bulgaria (HBCB), in partnership with ICAP CRIF, is pleased to invite you to an ESG-focused event dedicated to sustainability and its growing impact on business in 2026.
The discussion will address key topics such as ESG reporting, regulatory requirements, risk assessment and the strategic opportunities ESG presents for forward-looking organisations.
The event will feature distinguished speakers with extensive experience in ESG and business strategy:
Prof. Virginia Zheliazkova,Full Professor of Circular Economy and Sustainable Finance at the Bulgarian Academy of SciencesProf.
Virginia Zhelyazkova has extensive academic and corporate experience in the economic and financial dimensions of the green transition.
Her work focuses on the transformation of business models and financial systems in the context of sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the economic logic behind ESG.
She also has significant experience in the banking sector, including the development and implementation of ESG policies and practices within a large commercial bank.
Petia Dekova, Senior Business Development Manager at ICAP CRIF, has over 12 years of experience in developing key business areas, data sources and strategic partnerships within the company.
She leads the development of the Dun & Bradstreet–ICAP CRIF Payments Registry (Trade Exchange) and the ESG Synesgy platform in Bulgaria, contributing to the advancement of data-driven and sustainability-focused solutions.
The event will conclude with a networking cocktail.
📅 Date: 1 April 2026
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Sofia Ring Mall, Tsar Hall
🌐 Working language: English
💳 Participation fee (including networking cocktail): EUR 50 (Members) | EUR 70 (Non-members)
Participation is subject to prior registration.
Secure your seat by registering here: https://hbcbg.com/registration-sustainability-for-business-in-2026/
Seats are limited.
