The future demands bold leadership for Sustainability and Climate Resilience now than ever before — let’s create it together.

I made a promise to myself 30 years ago: to keep driving positive change and helping turn big ideas into meaningful action. And I’m grateful to walk this path with over 10,000 Sustainability and ESG professionals (representing 90% of FT 500 companies ) who’ve trained with me and over 250 organizations I advised worldwide — a global network of changemakers shaping the future today.

I won’t stop raising my voice with research based facts and innovations that will boost impactful change. Because when I think about the world our children will inherit, I know we can — and must — do much better and faster. Because behind every thriving economy are people, ideas, and dreams worth protecting and growing.

I’m not merely an activist—I am an entrepreneur and professor who has passionately devoted my professional life to raising awareness, educating and practically embedding sustainability within organizations representing over 15% of global GDP, influencing leaders, policymakers, and professionals worldwide.”

This is my life’s work. Join me.

From Just-in-Time to Just-in-Case: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains

Introduction to Climate Resilience in Business Extreme weather is no longer an outlier—it’s the baseline.....

Europe’s Next Green Engine: The Power of Sustainable Procurement

Introduction to Sustainable Procurement As sustainability professionals, we often talk about innovation and impact —....

AI Meets ESG: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Sustainability Strategy

Introduction: AI’s Transformative Role in ESG As a sustainability professional with over two decades of....

Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) Celebrates 20 Years of Global Impact

Presentation of the 3rd Edition of “Practical Sustainability Strategies” by CSE President Nikos Avlonas Athens,....

Why “Practical Sustainability Strategies” Remains a Global ESG Bestseller

Introduction to Practical Sustainability Strategies I’m proud to share the release of the 3rd Edition....

How ESG Criteria Shape the Financing of Greek Companies

Introduction to ESG and Financing As an ESG and sustainability professional, I have witnessed how....

Hosting the World Sustainability Leadership Forum 2025 in New York City

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This is a space where I share real stories, bold ideas, and hard-earned lessons from my journey in the world of sustainability and Climate resilience. It’s for those who believe that business and policy makers can (and must) drive positive change. Whether you're a leader, an entrepreneur, or a policy maker ready for change, you're in the right place. My goal? To challenge, inspire, and equip you to act—not someday, but today. Because Sustainability and ESG isn’t just a strategy. It’s a mindset. A way of living. A commitment to lead responsibly—and never settle for “business as usual”.

Events by Nikos Avlonas

2nd Forum on Sustainability and Climate Resilience in Cities and Businesses

The 2nd Kifissia Forum on Climate Resilience took place at the amphitheater of the Goulandris....

CSE Celebrates 20 Years of Global Impact in Athens

Presentation of the 3rd Edition of “Practical Sustainability Strategies” by CSE President Nikos Avlonas To....

Nikos Avlonas Presents the 3rd Edition of His Global Bestseller

Advancing ESG Leadership Through Knowledge and Collaboration Nikos Avlonas presents the 3rd Edition of his....

CSE Celebrates 20 Years of Global Sustainability Impact in Tokyo

CSE Celebrates 20 Years of Global Sustainability Impact in Tokyo

On 1 August 2025, I had the honor of leading a milestone celebration in Tokyo,....

Honoring ESG Excellence: 17 Years of CR Index Impact

Nikos Avlonas at CR Index Awards 2025: Honoring ESG Excellence For the 17th consecutive year,....

Nikos Avlonas at AHEPA Hellas Conference 2025: Honored for ESG Leadership

At the AHEPA Hellas Conference 2025, held on June 20th at the War Museum in....

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