Press Release: Christos D. Katsanos Appointed ESG Ambassador of TÜV NORD Greece
Athens, Greece – August 1, 2025 – DKG Group is proud to announce that its cofounder, Christos D. Katsanos, has been appointed ESG Ambassador in collaboration with TÜV NORD Greece, a leading certification body and member of the international TÜV NORD GROUP.
This collaboration marks an important milestone in promoting sustainable greenhouse practices, responsible agri-food innovation, and ESG integration across the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector in Greece and Southeast Europe. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Katsanos is internationally recognized for his work in:
• Hydroponic systems design and implementation
• Total greenhouse management strategies
• Recycling and valorization of greenhouse residues
• Auditing and advisory services in the agrifood sector
• Launching pioneering fresh produce innovations, including:
– Tomaccini® – Greece’s first branded greenhouse-grown snack tomato
– FraoulaBest® – a novel hydroponic strawberry cultivation system
Through DKG Group, he has consistently championed sustainability and circular economy principles across the agri-food value chain. He has helped numerous greenhouse operators and fresh produce brands align with leading global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, and BRC, while embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their core strategies.
“At DKG Group, we believe that true agrifood progress is measured not only in yields, but in how responsibly we produce,” says Christos D. Katsanos. “This new role strengthens our mission to help greenhouse producers transform ESG from a buzzword into actionable strategy.”
As ESG Ambassador, Katsanos will lead educational initiatives, strategic communications, thematic publications, and the development of ESG-focused content tailored to the needs of greenhouse professionals, retailers, banking and insurance executives, and certification bodies. His long-standing collaboration (since 1998) with TÜV NORD Greece—as a trainer, lead auditor, and strategic advisor—forms the backbone of this new chapter.
This initiative further reinforces DKG Group’s commitment to:
• Promoting climate-smart agriculture
• Strengthening supply chain resilience
• Enhancing trust and transparency in agri-food branding
• Empowering producers and exporters in the Mediterranean and Southeast
Europe
About TÜV NORD Greece
TÜV NORD Greece is a leading provider of certification, inspection, and training services, supporting businesses in improving quality, compliance, and sustainability across diverse sectors including agriculture, food, energy, and industry. As part of the TÜV NORD GROUP, the organization combines international expertise with deep local knowledge to guide enterprises toward operational excellence and ESG transformation.
https://www.tuv-nord.com/gr/el/home/
About DKG Group
DKG Group is a multidisciplinary network of agricultural experts and brand strategists focused on greenhouse technology, sustainable horticulture, and innovation in agri-food systems. With a deep-rooted commitment to circularity, quality assurance, and
responsible entrepreneurship, DKG Group supports clients across Europe.
www.dkggroup.com
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