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The strict adherence to the applicable
laws and regulations by the Group
companies, the implementation of an
environmental legislation review and up-
dating procedure, and the application
f all relevant regulations concerning the
Group's activities, have resulted in the
absence of sanctions (monetary or oth-
erwise) for non-compliance with envi-
ronmental provisions. Furthermore, the
findings of the unannounced inspec-
tions and audits carried out in the
Group companies by the Environmen-
tal Inspectors Service during 2012 were
very positive, as no remarks were made
and no violations of environmental
rules and regulations were established.
Significant direct and
indirect impacts on
biodiversity
Construction or use of
plants, mines and transport
infrastructures.
No change from 2011.
Nil.
Pollution.
No pollution incidents reported in the wider area
of the plant facilities (including the areas for
disposal of bauxite residues and of solid waste
from the production process).
Nil.
Introduction of invasive
species, pests and
pathogenic organisms.
Does not apply to the company.
Does not apply to the company.
Reduction of species.
According to a recent study by the Hellenic Centre
for Marine Research (HCMR), sea populations do
not appear to have sustained significant changes
compared to previous studies. For land
populations, no studies have been carried out
recently (the latest one has been included in the
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) 2007.
Nil.
Preservation of the natural
habitat.
No change from 2011.
No change from 2011.
Changes in ecological
processes outside the
normal differentiation
range.
None due to the company’s activities.
Nil.
Species affected.
Has not been investigated.
Flora / Fowl.
Size of areas affected.
Has not been investigated.
Outside Protection Zones.
Duration of impacts.
Has not been investigated.
Temporary.
Reversibility or irreversibility
of impacts.
Has not been investigated.
Fully reversible for flora / Nil for fowl after
the adoption of measures.
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