Port of Piraeus: A pioneer in raising awareness and taking action for Climate Change

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Piraeus Port Authority S.A. is an Athens Stock Exchange listed company engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus port, Greece’s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbours in Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company’s activities involve cruise, coastal (ferry/passenger), container and car terminal services, as well as general cargo, ship repair, logistic and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., with a stake of 67 percent, is COSCO SHIPPING, one of the largest maritime companies in the world.
Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country’s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to the society.
PPA is a member of “ECO PORTS”, holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 Certifications, is included in the Athens Stock Exchange ESG index and is one of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2024”.
Τhe resilience and sustainability of port infrastructure, as well as actions to make the port of Piraeus a pioneer in climate awareness and preparedness.

PPA S.A.'s stakeholders
The tangible and immediate response of the port of Piraeus to the major challenge of Climate Change was presented at α conference titled “The Port of Piraeus and Climate Change,” held at the PPA’s Stone Warehouse.
In the presence of representatives from the Government, Local Authorities, major stakeholders of the maritime sector and the scientific community, the Management of PPA S.A. presented the first comprehensive study of its kind in Greece, aiming at the resilience and sustainability of port infrastructure, as well as the actions that make the Port of Piraeus a pioneer in climate awareness and preparedness. The study was developed in cooperation with a consulting - research company and a specialized team from the Academy of Athens.

Τhe safety of citizens and their property. Safety in critical infrastructure such as ports. Creation of a strong framework for both protection and forecasting to face the climate change.
PPA Stone Warehouse
Academy of Athens, Center for Atmospheric Physics and Climatology Research
Consulting - Research Company ADENS S.A.
