Athens, November 2026 – Yodiwo participated in the ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026, held on November 3 at Asteria DOMUS in Athens, with its CEO & Founder, Alexandros Maniatopoulos, moderating the “Strengthening Governance” panel discussion.
Bringing together more than 350 participants from 180 companies and organisations, the conference focused on turning ESG commitments into practical action across the maritime industry, under the theme “Reshaping Sustainable Shipping – From Global Challenges to Industry Action.”
From Governance Frameworks to Everyday Decisions
The “Strengthening Governance” panel brought together representatives from Chandris (Hellas) Inc. and Diana Shipping Services S.A. to explore what effective corporate governance looks like in practice.
Moderated by Alexandros Maniatopoulos, the discussion highlighted the importance of translating governance principles into everyday business decisions, balancing commercial opportunities with risk management, and embedding accountability throughout an organisation.
Particular attention was given to ethical leadership, transparent reporting, and the importance of creating an environment where employees and seafarers feel safe raising concerns.
As Dr. George Baltas, Human Relations Director at Chandris (Hellas) Inc., emphasised:
“We should never make it harder to raise a concern than to stay silent.”
The message captured a central theme of the discussion: effective governance extends beyond formal policies and compliance requirements. It depends on the decisions organisations make, the behaviours they encourage, and the trust they build with their people.
Making Governance Part of Business Strategy
For the shipping industry, increasingly complex geopolitical conditions, regulatory requirements and commercial pressures make strong governance more important than ever.The discussion reinforced the value of integrating governance and risk considerations into business strategy, rather than treating ESG as a standalone reporting obligation.
At Yodiwo, we believe that effective ESG management starts when data, risk awareness and accountability become part of everyday decision-making.Our participation in the conference reflects our commitment to supporting more transparent, informed and resilient business practices across the maritime sector. Yodiwo was also proud to support ESG Shipping Awards International – THE CONFERENCE 2026 as a Bronze Sponsor, contributing to an industry-wide exchange of knowledge and practical experience.
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