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PPC Group Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan

PPC Group Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan
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Our strategic philosophy is "Creating Shared Value", i.e. the creation and measurement of the shared benefit between business, society and the environment.

With this reasoning in mind, we approach Sustainable Development, in absolute relation to our business model and its transformation needs, investing in integrated, innovative and high-quality services and products.

Our goal is the creation of a better working environment and mutually beneficial relationships, with economic development, environmental care and social welfare as axes.

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PPC Group Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan

Aiming at the effective integration of sustainability and ESG parameters across all organizational units,  PPC Group has developed its Sustainability Strategy, along with a corresponding Action Plan and Monitoring Indicators (KPIs).

PPC Group’s Sustainability Strategy is structured around three key pillars:

  • Net Zero: Transition to a low-carbon economy and development of renewable energy sources (RES).
  • Nature Positive Operations: Reduction of resource use, effective waste management, and preservation of natural ecosystems.
  • Socioeconomic Shared Value Creation: Empowering the economy, people, and community-driven initiatives

Τhese three pillars are closely linked to the Group’s Integrated Business Model and serve as the foundation for implementing all decisions taken within the framework of its corporate strategy. This ensures that the principles of sustainable development are embedded in the Group’s operating model, in alignment with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Action Plan has been developed in collaboration with the relevant subsidiaries, General Divisions, and Departments of PPC Group. It includes commitments, actions, and performance indicators (KPIs) for each of the three pillars of the Sustainability Strategy:

  • Net Zero
  • Nature Positive Operations
  • Socioeconomic Shared Value Creation
 

Target Audience

PPC Group Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan is addressed to all relevant General Divisions/Departments of the PPC Group, as well as its key subsidiaries. Its purpose is to facilitate the integration of sustainability principles into their operations, through indicative actions and corresponding monitoring indicators (KPIs).

 

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Description

 PPC Group Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan has been designed as a holistic guidance framework, horizontally integrated across all functions, companies, and organizational levels of the Group. Its purpose is to ensure the meaningful incorporation of sustainability principles into the Group’s business model.

The initiative is structured around three fundamental pillars:

  • Net Zero: Achieving a zero-carbon footprint
  • Nature Positive Operations: Promoting environmental stewardship
  • Socioeconomic Shared Value Creation: Supporting inclusive growth and community engagement

These pillars are embedded into the Group’s Integrated Business Model and serve as key reference points for strategic planning, evaluation, and decision-making processes. Every action, objective, and KPI is consolidated into a single Action Plan, developed in close collaboration with all relevant General Divisions/Departments and major subsidiaries of the Group.

Key features of the initiative include:

  • Cross-departmental collaboration for mapping and shaping actions, fostering internal ownership and cultivating a sustainability-driven culture.
  • The development of measurable KPIs for each pillar, ensuring accountability and transparent progress monitoring.
  • The alignment of the Group’s objectives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding international standards into its strategic framework.

PPC Group’s approach stands as a best-practice example of corporate transformation toward a sustainable operating model—positioning sustainability as a strategic priority and a driver of long-term value creation.


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Impact on Society

The implementation of PPC Group’s Sustainable Development Strategy is reflected in a wide range of individual actions aligned with its three strategic pillars. Indicatively, within the context of this submission, the following results are reported:

Under the pillar “Net Zero”, reference is made to investments in the development of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) (SDGs: 7. Affordable and clean energy, 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure, 13. Climate action). The strategy for increasing RES capacity is fully aligned with PPC Group’s integrated business model, which reflects its approach to the energy transition, aiming at a significant reduction of the carbon footprint across all Group activities. Specifically, the business model includes strategic investments in RES, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. PPC Group has invested approximately €3 billion, of which 85% concerns growth activities in RES, flexible generation, and distribution networks.

Under the pillar “Creation of Socioeconomic Shared Value”, emphasis is placed on enhancing suppliers’ understanding of the Environment, Society, and Governance (ESG) triad, with the aim of transforming the supply chain based on sustainability principles (SDGs: 12. Responsible consumption and production, 17. Partnerships for the goals). This initiative is aligned with PPC’s strategic goal of developing a responsible supply chain. As part of the initiative, the company has already launched a process through which suppliers will be mapped, informed, and trained, with the goal of evaluating them against a range of sustainable performance criteria. This practice will serve as a key driver for revising procurement processes and supplier selection based on specific criteria, with the aim of co-shaping a responsible supply chain that respects human and labor rights, the natural environment, ethical governance, and complies with international regulatory requirements.

Under the pillar “Nature-Positive Operations”, a project has been launched to integrate the principles and tools of the Circular Economy into the operational and business model, as well as into the value chain of the PPC Group companies.



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Workers Participation

The active involvement of employees is a key success factor in both the design and implementation of the PPC Group's Sustainability Strategy. During the development of the Action Plan, executives from various General Divisions and Departments participated in dedicated workshops, contributing to the identification of material sustainability issues and the definition of appropriate actions and performance indicators (KPIs).

This collaborative process fostered cross-departmental cooperation and cultivated a strong sense of ownership and commitment to the strategy. In parallel, awareness-raising and training initiatives on ESG topics have been launched, aiming to build a shared understanding and strengthen the role of employees as agents of sustainability integration in their daily work.

The Group’s approach is based on the belief that embedding sustainability into the organization requires the active participation of all employees, regardless of their position or role. This ensures that the strategy is translated into practice in a consistent, inclusive, and effective manner.


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Benefits for Οrganization

The development and implementation of  PPC Group Sustainability Strategy strengthens the Organization on multiple levels, contributing to:

  • Establishing a unified direction and strategic focus on sustainability matters, while enhancing coherence across Group companies and business units, and ensuring that all stakeholders work towards common, measurable goals.
  • Horizontally integrating ESG principles into operations, procedures, and decision-making processes — for example, by revising procurement policies based on ESG criteria or embedding relevant KPIs into corporate objectives.
  • Improving organizational coherence and internal collaboration, through the active engagement of multiple departments (such as Procurement, Distribution, Strategy, and Human Resources) in implementing the Action Plan.
  • Enhancing trust and transparency with stakeholders, as the presence of a clear strategy, measurable indicators, and published commitments strengthens relationships with investors, regulators, customers, and society at large.
  • Laying the foundations for long-term sustainable growth, as the Strategy is linked to key priorities such as the energy transition, circular economy, and social responsibility.
  • Continuous performance monitoring through KPIs enables ongoing evaluation of progress and agile adjustment of actions, where needed.



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