METLEN’s longstanding commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency and accountability-core pillars underpinning its growth strategy and international footprint—has once again been recognized through its distinction in the “Sustainable Corporate Governance” category at the 2026 Awards of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
The award ceremony took place yesterday at the Athens Concert Hall, attended by representatives of the business, political and academic communities. The award was presented by Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, Vice President of the Government of Greece, to Mr. Christos Gavalas, CEO of METLEN. Receiving the award, Mr. Gavalas thanked the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry for this significant distinction and stated: "For METLEN, the decision to operate in line with the highest international standards has been a longstanding strategic choice. It is a choice that has enabled us to evolve into a global energy and industrial company with a presence in more than 40 countries and strong access to international capital markets."
He further noted: "Today, more than ever, effective corporate governance is intrinsically linked to operational resilience, sound risk management and a company’s ability to make timely and responsible decisions in an increasingly complex environment. For METLEN, it serves as a fundamental enabler of strategic continuity and sustainable growth across all the markets in which we operate."
At a time of constant change and increasingly complex challenges, corporate resilience is more closely tied than ever to the quality of governance frameworks. In this context, METLEN applies one of the most demanding corporate governance frameworks in Greece, having voluntarily adopted the UK Corporate Governance Code since 2019. This approach serves as a robust roadmap for trust, ensuring consistency, accountability and transparency across all aspects of the Company’s operations.
This recognition further validates METLEN’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and long-term value creation for all stakeholders. The Company is regularly assessed by leading international ESG and sustainability organizations and holds the distinction of being the only Greek company included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets Index. METLEN is also recognized by leading international ESG rating agencies and institutions, including MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, S&P Global ESG, LSEG, CDP, FTSE Russell, ESG Book, EcoVadis, Bloomberg and IdealRatings, further demonstrating that responsible corporate governance remains an integral component of its long-term strategy.
