This year, more than 600 children and young people participated in our innovative educational program "Energy on the Go", approved by the Ministry of Education.
Our innovative educational program “Energy on the Go” has been underway since 2014 and aims to raise young people’s awareness of sustainable development and the circular economy. It also highlights the importance of renewable energy sources (RES) for both the present and the future of our planet. The program, approved by the Ministry of Education for the past eight years, introduces students to the world of the green transition and sustainable practices. Thus, it enables them to understand complex concepts, but also to become environmentally aware citizens.
Another successful year for the program
During the 2022-2023 academic year, our team of volunteers made visits to public and private schools in Athens to carry out the program. The educational activities covered topics such as sustainability, the circular economy, energy efficiency and differences between renewable and conventional energy sources.
About 600 students from Athens, Thessaloniki and Komotini had the opportunity to participate and get to know the world of green energy and the circular economy in a fun way, but also to become more informed about environmental issues. Since 2014, more than 3,000 young people have participated in the program.
Educational initiatives throughout Greece
Schools from Thessaloniki and Komotini chose to visit our wind farm, “Monastiri II” in Thrace. With the help of our engineers, students had the opportunity to see up close the operation of the wind turbine but also to learn how air is "converted" into energy.
On the occasion of World Wind Day on June 15th, we organized activities in collaboration with the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (HWEA), near our plants in Karystos and Alexandroupolis. The children and young people who participated had the opportunity to learn about the value of renewable energy sources (RES) in their daily lives, through the “Energy on the Go” program and printed material.
Konstantinos Efremidis, Head of Communications, said: “The innovative Energy on the Go educational program gives us the opportunity to explain to the younger generation the value of using energy from renewable sources, the importance of the circular economy in our daily lives and the protection of biodiversity. What makes Energy on the Go stand out is its unique approach to environmental education, combining hands-on learning and knowledge with innovative teaching methods. In this way, we pave the way for a greener future for the next generations.”
Sustainable development in focus
Sustainability is the driving force behind our business model and growth. We’ve designed a strategy that continuously implements sustainable actions and practices to create shared value with the communities where we operate, while remaining committed to our business goals.
Energy on the Go is part of these practices, bringing added value to the school community. Through the program, we add to the education of students, providing them with up-to-date knowledge. With this initiative, we aim to create a greener planet for future generations and pave the way to the green transition.
Every day, we demonstrate our commitment to a sustainability model based on initiatives and targeted actions with a significant impact on people's daily lives and especially on the future of young people. Our initiatives are fully aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals; this program is part of SDG 4: Quality Education.
