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S U S TA I NAB I L I T Y R E PORT 2 0 1 2
A proposal was made for participation of the com-
pany’s shareholders in the Dialogue Forum 2013. The
wish for the company to continue investing in the
region was expressed.
It was pointed out that the KORINTHOS POWER in-
vestment could have been made in the Volos region,
as initially planned. The facts which led to the change
in this decision were mentioned, emphasising the lo-
cal community’s lack of readiness to accept this par-
ticular investment.
Great significance was given to the fact that the com-
pany is located within the city and yet there are no
complaints regarding environmental impacts or oth-
er issues, such as noise. The wish was expressed for
the company’s development and for the continua-
tion of the good collaboration between the em-
ployees, the shareholders and the Management that
promotes social stability.
The Company was asked to broaden its contacts with
local labour unions.
4. PRESS & MEDIA
Concerns were expressed about whether the com-
pany has in place a mechanism linking work with pro-
ductivity. An issue raised with some insistence was
the absence of employees from Lidoriki.
The concerns regarding the pollution to the envi-
ronment from the company’s activity were stressed,
together with the need to rehabilitate any adverse
effects to the environment. More specifically, the ap-
pearance of tar in the Corinthian Gulf waters was
mentioned, and the company was asked to provide
clarifications.
The Company’s support for the reforestation project
in the broader region was requested.
6. CHURCH
Thanks were extended to the company for its support
of the local Diocese’s foundations, which carry out in-
valuable social work. The need for a more social pro-
file during these times was expressed, taking of course
into consideration the difficulties that the company
is facing.
A proposal was made for devising a mechanism which
will help assistance to be directed to the social groups
or to the individuals who really need it. The regular
recruitment of young people was also proposed, so
that they may gain professional experience which will
be useful to them in the future.
Ideas were put forward for supporting educational
coaching establishments in the region by provisioning
themwith heating oil, and for the organisation of events
to promote optimism and strengthen social cohesion.
7. ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
It was stated that the company’s initiative to engage
in dialogue with its Stakeholders creates a very posi-
tive image.
It was asked whether the Group-via the company- in-
tends to develop facilities for the use of biomass.
Concerns were expressed about the continuing in-
stallation of photovoltaic systems, especially on flat fer-
tile land, when mountainous and arid land could be
used for the same purpose. The question was then
raised about the existence of a specific land planning
map regarding photovoltaic installations.
5. VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
Special thanks were extended to the company for its
support of the local branch of the Hellenic Cancer
Society.
Thanks were extended to the company for its support
of the Hellenic Society for Disabled Children (ELEPAP)
during the last ten years. Emphasis was placed on the
“financial adoption" by METKA – the only one of all
the local industries to do so, as it was stressed – of
one child without health insurance from the 12 chil-
dren which ELEPAP takes under its care every year.
ELEPAP presented its plans for a new day-care, edu-
cational and creative activity programme for pre-school
children, and invited the company to provide finan-
cial assistance for this programme during 2013, as it
has been delayed due to financial difficulties.
3. BUSINESS PARTNERS
AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
