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AstraZeneca: Volunteer Environmental Actions – 2019 to 2024

AstraZeneca: Volunteer Environmental Actions – 2019 to 2024
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AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, to respond effectively to a changing world and increased disease burden, we continuously invest in one of the most powerful and efficient production lines in the pharmaceutical industry. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We continue to push the boundaries of science to deliver innovative medicines and therapies that prevent, treat and cure some of the world's most important health challenges, including cancer, diabetes, heart, kidney and respiratory diseases. At AstraZeneca, innovation is a concept intertwined with growth. It is the driving force behind our vision to improve the lives of thousands of people by bringing them innovative treatments. At the same time, we ensure that these medicines reach the patients who need them, in a way that benefits society and our planet.

 

Greece - AstraZeneca



Objective Action

Promote volunteerism and teamwork through environmental protection actions. Educate employees, engage local communities, and transfer knowledge to students. Commitment to plant 30,000 trees in Greece by 2030, part of the AZ Forest program.

 

Target Audience

AstraZeneca employees (internal audience), students, local communities, municipalities, general public.

 

Duration

2019–2024 (ongoing until 2030).


Description

The “Protecting the Environment with Actions” initiative is a long-term program with strong employee volunteer participation. Actions implemented:

  • 2019: Clean-up of 5 beaches (Schinias, Peraia, Kastelekampos, Nees Pagases, Nea Alikarnassos).
  • 2020: Reforestation in Neos Voutzas with 200 young trees.
  • 2021: Energy upgrade with 20 solar-powered LED columns in parks in Athens and Thessaloniki.
  • 2022: Educational seminars for 1,150 students in 23 schools (Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Patras, Heraklion).
  • 2023: 4,000 trees planted.
  • 2024: 8,000 trees planted in Athens & Thessaloniki.

Commitment: 30,000 trees by 2030.


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Impact on Society

  • Beach clean-up: 1,750 m coastline, 450 kg waste, 20 kg recyclables.
  • Reforestation: 12,000 trees planted by 2024, generating ~468,000 kg oxygen annually at maturity.
  • Education: 1,150 students reached with environmental seminars.
  • Participation: 176 employees in clean-ups, 211 in reforestation, 250 in total volunteering.


Initiative Location

Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Heraklion, Neos Voutzas, Greek coastlines.


Working with Organization

iSea, WE4ALL, Municipality of Athens, Municipality of Thessaloniki.


Workers Participation

All 250 employees actively participated in clean-ups, tree planting, and school programs.


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Benefits for Οrganization

  • Strengthened environmental responsibility profile.
  • Cultivation of a culture of volunteerism and teamwork.
  • Employees as ambassadors of corporate values.



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