Reduced Inequalities

For us, Easter is an essential opportunity every year to express in practice the values of solidarity, care and collective contribution

Through initiatives that bring our people together and strengthen organizations and fellow citizens in need, we seek to give a more practical dimension to our social contribution, linking the festive days with acts of substance. In this context, we organized our established Easter Bazaar, as well as a voluntary action to support vulnerable social groups, together with our employees.

Actions with a meaningful impact

For another year, we organized an Easter bazaar at our Corporate Hub to support Make-A-Wish Greece, an action that gave our people the opportunity to support an organization with a significant social footprint. The bazaar filled our space with a sense of participation and giving, reminding us that even a simple gesture can help strengthen a greater cause: the fulfillment of wishes for children with serious illnesses. This initiative is part of our consistent practice of organizing charity bazaars at our Corporate Hub, occasionally supporting organizations such as the Chatzipaterio Child Rehabilitation & Support Center, Margarita Vocational Training Center and ELEPAP.

In the same spirit, and as part of the corporate volunteering program "Be The Hero", we also proceeded with  a cooking and meal offering, in collaboration with The Love Van. Our people were actively involved in every stage of the initiative, from the preparation of food and sweets to their packaging and distribution to our homeless and fellow citizens in need, in the center of Athens.

A steadfast commitment

These Easter initiatives are part of our broader and long-standing approach to the communities in which we operate. Through initiatives such as the annual Community Week, we have implemented over 320 support actions since 2020, in collaboration with social organizations and structures throughout Greece. We thus confirm that for us, social contribution is not an isolated action, but a crucial and constant part of our corporate presence.

Since 2021, we have proudly stood by Giorgos Mouchtis, one of Greece’s leading para table tennis athletes.

Today, six years after the beginning of this partnership, we continue to support his journey in international competitions and share with him a path defined by perseverance, progress and remarkable achievements. Giorgos has become an integral part of the broader Principia community, actively participating in Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, discussions with our people about para-sports and actions that promote inclusion both in the workplace and in society.

Key achievements in recent years

• Gold medal at the Tatavla Ping Pong Open 2024 in the 18–39 age category, competing against able-bodied athletes.
• Silver medal in the team event with the Greek National Team in an international competition.
• Bronze medal at the European Championship (Helsingborg) – the first Greek medal in a men’s individual event in his category.
• Bronze medal at the ITTF Para Table Tennis Challenger Poland (March 2026) in Class 6.
• 8-time Greek National Champion.
• 18 international medals in para table tennis tournaments and competitions.
• Continuous rise in the world rankings, currently reaching No.12 in the world in his category.

A partnership built on shared values

Our support for Giorgos is part of our broader commitment to promoting equality and inclusion. As the first renewable energy company in Greece to sign the European Diversity Charter, we continue to invest in initiatives that create a positive social impact.

Six years after the start of this journey, we are proud to stand alongside Giorgos Mouchtis and will continue supporting his effort in the challenges ahead, aiming for even greater achievements — with his sights set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we organized a meeting bringing into focus real experiences from women who have turned difficulties into consistency, goal and action

The event "Stories That Changed the Way Forward" was an experiential discussion about strength, motherhood, resilience and what it means to move forward, even in adverse conditions. Their stories were told by Katerina Bofiliou together with her mother Georgia Bandouna and Anastasia Pyrgioti, while the discussion was moderated by Melina Taprantzi, founder of Wise Greece, a social enterprise with international recognition.

Paths that inspire us

Katerina Bofiliou and her mother, Georgia Bandouna, shared their journey, built with time, care, and unwavering dedication. From birth and early school years to Katerina's graduation from the Medical School of the University of Athens in 2025, their narrative highlighted what it means to persevere in your goal with daily effort and faith in yourself. Katerina was born with cerebral palsy, as a result of perinatal hypoxia followed by an ischemic attack, but its course proves how discipline and consistency can lead to the achievement of any demanding goal.

An equally important perspective was brought by Anastasia Pyrgioti, Clinical Psychologist (MSc) and boccia athlete, with a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Her own experience sheds light on the real demands of everyday life for people with mobility disabilities in Greece, from the barriers to access to the invisible effort for continuous adaptation. As she emphasized, mental preparation, knowledge of rights and a consistent attitude towards any form of exclusion are necessary conditions for a dignified life and autonomy.

Commitment in practice

For us, Women's Day is not just a date, but a reminder of the responsibility of all of us: to actively support women, to recognize different starting points, inequalities and difficulties, to create environments where every woman can evolve, be heard and move forward with dignity. This event was a collective moment of respect and empowerment with stories that prove what it means to open new paths for yourself and your fellow human beings.

With the aim of raising awareness and informing, we organized for our employees the event "Inclusion: Challenges, techniques and best practices for people with intellectual disabilities and autism".

A work environment where everyone has space to be heard, participate and evolve is our firm commitment. In this context, we organized an open discussion about our interaction with people with disabilities: the way we communicate, the environment we create and the adaptations that can make a difference.

The presentation was implemented in collaboration with the "Margarita" Vocational Training Center, an organization specializing in education, vocational training and support of people with intellectual disabilities, promoting their autonomy and job integration.

From theory to practical solutions

The conversation started from a simple but important admission: the barriers are not only in the disability itself, but also in the context around it. Stereotypes that lead to hasty conclusions, awkwardness in communication, processes that are not made for different ways of understanding, and places with intense stimuli or time pressure, can make it significantly difficult for people with disabilities to integrate. Through examples and realistic scenarios, we focused on how we speak with respect and how we avoid assumptions that, unwittingly, reinforce exclusion.

Particular emphasis was placed on techniques that facilitate collaboration and enhance the sense of security in the workplace. We highlighted the value of structured and clear communication, a consistent routine and consistency in instructions, as well as flexibility in how information is shared, so that each person can understand and participate in their own way.

We also discussed good practices such as providing a calm and safe environment, distinct roles that correspond to the individual's real skills, continuous awareness, and a culture of respect that is not based on pity or "heroism". The key message was clear: inclusion means cooperation, not charity.

Ongoing commitment to equality

We continue to strengthen our strategy for inclusion, with equality being a core value for the way we work and coexist. In this direction, our team of employees "EveryOne Is Here" is also a point of reference, whose mission is to design and implement initiatives that enhance acceptance and respect for our corporate culture.  Principia has proceeded to sign the Diversity Charter, as a practical commitment to promote equality and inclusion.

Our collaboration with EEA "Margarita" is continuous and consistent, as in December we implemented together an action as part of our voluntary program Be The Hero and the Community Week of Offering, strengthening the connection of information with the meaningful participation of our people. With our initiatives, we seek to turn knowledge into everyday behavior,  To enhance understanding in our teams and to build a fair, accessible and truly inclusive, inclusive collaborative environment.

The presentation was implemented by Rosemary Kalogeria, Psychologist and Head of the Accelerated Training Program, and Anastasia Georgiou, Occupational Therapist and Job Coach, at the Margarita Vocational Training Center.

At Principia, we believe that real progress happens when everyone has the space to be heard, to participate and to grow.

With inclusion in mind as our starting point, we created “Everyone Is Here”, an internal initiative that brings the values of equality, diversity and inclusion to the forefront. The team consists of employees from all departments — regardless of gender, age, role or seniority level. It is an open space for dialogue, ideas and collaboration, where every voice matters.

Our purpose

The mission of “Everyone Is Here” is to design and implement actions that strengthen a culture of acceptance and respect, while inspiring colleagues to become ambassadors of diversity and inclusion. Through collective processes and practical initiatives, the team seeks to:

• highlight the importance of diversity in the modern workplace,

• reinforce inclusion in everyday corporate life,
• raise awareness around equality and social cohesion.

Our goal is not simply to adopt good practices, but to create an environment where every person feels they belong.

Actions with wider social impact

Inclusion does not stop at the company’s doors. The team plans and participates in initiatives that create a positive impact in society, contributing to a fairer and more equitable everyday life for all. From awareness activities and participation in international observances to collaborations with organizations and local communities, “Everyone Is Here” acts as a catalyst for change.

Our commitment to diversity

True to our commitment to fostering a workplace characterized by diversity and a genuinely inclusive culture, in June 2022 we became the first Renewable Energy company in Greece to sign the EU Diversity Charter.

Since then, we have implemented actions and initiatives that strengthen these values and leave a meaningful footprint. The same goal is reflected in our volunteer initiatives and our educational programs and outreach across Greece, through which we promote access to knowledge and the right to equality and dignified living. Because for us, diversity is not just a policy - it is the way we build our future.

As part of Volunteer Day, we organized a week of social contribution and environmental responsibility

On the occasion of World Volunteer Day (5/12), we organized Community Week for another year, as part of the award-winning corporate volunteering  program Be The Hero. Our goal was to support social groups, social organizations and local communities, but also to strengthen environmental care initiatives. As demonstrated by Benevity's 2025 State of Corporate Purpose Report, the voluntary participation of employees is a key driver of increasing engagement, strengthening corporate culture and positive social impact - something that was confirmed again this year by the high participation and enthusiasm of the people of Principia.

Social and environmental contribution actions

From December 1st to 6th, our people participated in a comprehensive series of initiatives that left a tangible footprint on local communities:

• We carried out a blood donation drive in collaboration with the General Anti-Cancer – Oncology Hospital "Agios Savvas", collecting 23 bottles of blood and strengthening the company's Blood Bank.
• We created Christmas gifts, ornaments and paintings together with the children of "EEA Margarita", which will be donated to the organization's Christmas bazaar, supporting its educational programs.
• We painted and aesthetically upgraded over 500 sq.m. of living spaces at the "Athens Home for the Elderly".
• We planted over 100 trees and ensured their care for the coming years on Hymettus, in collaboration with "Trees4Greece" and the support of the Municipality of Vyronas.
• We participated in the "Boroume sti Laiki" activity at the market of Ampelokipi, collecting 430 kilos of usable surplus fruits and vegetables. The products correspond to 1,290 portions of food and were offered to the Reception and Solidarity Center of the Municipality of Athens, while their utilization prevented the release of 3.379 kilograms of CO₂ (the equivalent of 61 trips from Athens to Thessaloniki by conventional car) into the atmosphere and the waste of 5,418,000 liters of water.
• We painted and aesthetically upgraded the exterior walls of the structure of the "SOS Children's Village of Thrace" in Alexandroupolis and at the same time donated sports equipment and a professional-sized basketball hoop system.
• We performed maintenance works on the original wooden playground that we built in 2024 of the Center for Recovery - Rehabilitation, Day Care, Day Care for People with Disabilities "Kivotos", in Kozani.

Through these actions, we stood by vulnerable groups, strengthened structures that perform important work and protected the natural environment.

Lasting Practical Impact

Our Community Week proved once again the power of team giving and collective mobilization. With over 650 hours of volunteer work, our people supported social structures, helped reduce food waste, upgraded basic infrastructure for the elderly and children, and contributed to environmental restoration actions. It was a week full of meaningful work, empathy and real connection with society.

Be The Hero: A Pillar of Corporate Responsibility

The Be The Hero corporate volunteering program is a key element of our strategy for social responsibility and sustainable development. For the fourth consecutive year, it motivates our people to actively participate in social, environmental and educational initiatives. With more than 40 social actions annually across Greece, we create consistent and timeless value, strengthening our ties with local communities.

Since 2021, we have stood consistently by the side of Giorgos Mouchthis, Greece’s leading para table tennis athlete, supporting his participation in international competitions and accompanying him on a journey marked by resilience, progress and remarkable achievements. This year, we celebrate five years of collaboration — five years defined by perseverance, growth and shared values.

Today, Giorgos ranks No. 16 in the world, having won the Greek National Championship eight times and collected 19 medals in international tournaments. Among his standout achievements are the silver medal in the team event with the Greek National Team, as well as his historic 2025 performance at the European Championships in Helsingborg, where he secured Greece’s first-ever individual men’s medal (bronze), defeating the world No. 3 along the way.

His rapid rise over the past years is no coincidence. Climbing from world No. 31 to No. 16, Giorgos openly acknowledges the role Principia has played in his development: “If I didn’t have the company’s support all these years, I might not have achieved everything I have today. It is an honour to walk this path together,” he says.

Standout Achievements

In the first official event of the 2024–2025 season, the “Tatavla Ping Pong Open 2024,” Giorgos claimed the gold medal in the 18–39 age category — competing against able-bodied players. This victory highlights not only his competitive level but also his determination.

He now prepares for the 2025 European Championships in Sweden, aiming to match or surpass his 2019 silver medal in the very same event and venue. His long-term goal remains qualification for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

A Partnership Beyond Sport

Giorgos is much more than an athlete we support — he is an active and valued member of the Principia community. He has participated in our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, spoken to our employees about his athletic journey and the mindset behind para-sport, and even coached participants in our internal table tennis championship.

His presence and example have been embraced by everyone, reaffirming that inclusion and diversity are not just values we promote — they are values we put into practice every day.

Our Commitment to a More Inclusive World

Principia was the first Renewable Energy company in Greece to sign the EU Diversity Charter, highlighting our commitment to equality and inclusion. Our support for Giorgos forms part of a broader strategy that includes awareness initiatives, employee engagement in volunteer activities and actions supporting people with disabilities.

Like all our initiatives that create Shared Value, our partnership with Giorgos aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals — particularly Goal 3 (Good Health & Well-Being) and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Looking Ahead

Five years after the beginning of this partnership, our pride continues to grow. Giorgos Mouchthis inspires us with his dedication, discipline and authenticity. And we will continue to stand by his side — through competitions, challenges, victories and everything still ahead.

This Easter, we proved once again that we continue our commitment to social solidarity

We implemented another initiative for this Easter season, demonstrating our solidarity and substantial contribution to vulnerable social groups.  We organized a charity bazaar in our offices to support the work of the "Chatzipaterio" Child Rehabilitation and Support Center (K.A.S.P.), The Center provides special education, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs to children with disabilities.

Supporting "Chatzipaterio"

Our employees enthusiastically participated in the Easter bazaar, joining the cause by purchasing candles made by the people and children of "Chatzipaterio", gifts for kids and adults, toys and holiday sweets.

Thus, we continued our steady support to the organization, after our volunteering activities, during which we visited the Center and made educational toys, as well as Christmas gifts and ornaments. Through our efforts, we contribute to the strengthening of the educational and therapeutic programs of the institution.

Long-term support to Foundations and Local Communities

Our support for "Chatzipaterio" is just one example of our strategic commitment to social contribution. Every year, we support more than 60 Organizations, NGOs and Foundations throughout Greece with donations and  volunteering activities.

With our initiatives, we reaffirm our commitment to actions that benefit society and local communities throughout the country on a daily basis. Our activities are fully aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In the context of International Volunteer Day, we organized a week of social contribution and solidarity

According to the Harvard Business Review, volunteering has a stronger impact on participants when they feel that the time they spend and the effort they put into actively contributing to tackling a problem. On the occasion of International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5/12), wanting to support as many social groups as possible, we organized a Community Week, as part of the corporate volunteering program "Be The Hero".

Solidarity actions throughout Greece

From 2 to 7 December, we organized a series of volunteering initiatives in collaboration with institutions and organizations throughout Greece. Our employees enthusiastically embraced this Community Week, with over 80% participation in the various actions we implemented in collaboration with institutions and organizations throughout Greece.

More specifically:

• We created Christmas decorations and gifts, which were donated to the Christmas bazaar of the organization in order to support therapeutic programs, at the Chatzipaterio Rehabilitation Center for Children with Disabilities
• We prepared Christmas Cookie Boxes, which were offered through Wise Greece to 50 families, beneficiaries of the Social Grocery of the Municipality of Chalandri, for the holidays
• We painted more than 150 square meters of walls in the living area of the elderly at the Athens Nursing Home, improving the organization's infrastructure, while participating in a celebration with music and dance
• We completed the sorting and grouping of recyclable materials and created carpentry, sewing and weaving works in the workshops of the  "Theotokos" Foundation. At the same time, we decorated common areas of the foundation for Christmas
• We gathered at the public market of Ampelokipi, where, in collaboration with Boroume, we collected 610 kgs of unsold products, equivalent to 1,830 portions of food. We forwarded the products to the City of Athens Reception and Solidarity Center, while contributing to the fight against food waste, in collaboration with Boroume
• We dismantled old constructions outside the structure of the SOS Children's Village of Thrace, in Alexandroupolis, so that new, more modern ones could be placed in their place.

Through these six voluntary actions of social contribution and solidarity, we stood by our fellow human beings in need, but also in organizations that perform important work. With a positive mood, we completed more than 350 hours of volunteer work and gave joy, care and love together, aiming to make our world a little better.

Impact on society and the environment

The corporate volunteering program "Be the Hero", which we are implementing for the third consecutive year, places employees at the center, putting into practice the fundamental principle of social return. The strategic goal of the program is to create a positive impact on local communities and the environment, while inspiring a sense of social responsibility in the company's human resources. The success of "Be The Hero" is confirmed by the numerous distinctions it has received, most recently winning the Gold Award in the category "Internal Communications & Employee Engagement" at the PR Awards 2024.

We launched our initiatives in September 2022, urging our employees to become the everyday "heroes" that our fellow human beings need. Through simple daily acts of volunteering, we discover the value that social contribution and solidarity offer to ourselves. "Be the Hero" is another part of our commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainable development with over 60 cultural, social and sports initiatives annually, in local communities throughout Greece.

We continue with pride to support Giorgos Mouchtis, table tennis champion with disabilities.

Since 2021, we have been by the side of Giorgos Mouchtis, table tennis champion with disabilities, supporting him in his participations in international competitions with the colors of our National Team.

Giorgos Mouchtis is at number 14 in the world ranking of table tennis people with disabilities and is an 8-time Greek champion. At the same time, he has won 18 medals in as many international competitions, including silver in the team event of his category, with the Greek National Team.

In the first official event for the 2024-2025 competition season, the "Tatavla Ping Pong Open 2024" organized on October 5th and 6th by the Panhellenic Association of Friends of Table Tennis, Giorgos won the gold medal in the 18-39 age category, competing against able-bodied players.

The power of sports

Currently, the athlete is preparing for his participation in the European Games 2025, in Sweden. "This is a big challenge for me, as my most important distinction in the sport was the Silver medal in the same event and in the same place, in 2019. Therefore, my goal is to achieve a similar success, maybe even higher! Another big goal of mine is to qualify for the Los Angeles Paralympic Games in 2028," says Giorgos.

It is worth mentioning that our support for the table tennis champion has been decisive in his competitive rise, as he has risen from number 31, up to number 13 in the world ranking. "Since we started our partnership, it has been a great pleasure and honor for me to talk to the people of Principia and walk together. I believe that if I had not had the support of the company, all these years, I might not have achieved all that I have achieved so far," he states, and continues: "It is important that companies of this caliber support athletes like me, showing in practice their commitment to inclusion. For this reason, I promise to make every effort for success to make all those who support me proud."

Giorgos has been "embraced" by all our employees, participating in a series of our actions and initiatives. Specifically, he visited the company's offices for a special Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast, discussing with employees about his career in sports. He also undertook to coach the employees as part of the company's internal table tennis championship.

Supporting Diversity

We are the first Renewable Energy Company in Greece to sign the Diversity Charter of the European Union, which promotes the voluntary commitment of private companies and organizations in order to promote diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace, regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic origin.  religion or sexual orientation.

At the same time, we designated the year 2022-2023 as the year of Diversity and Inclusion, culminating in our initiatives of a grand team participation in the Authentic Athens Marathon. We continue the practical implementation of these values in our daily lives, by organizing special events to raise awareness of equality, as well  as through our volunteer program, which includes supporting people with disabilities, with the involvement of our employees.

Like all our initiatives for the Creation of Shared Value, the support to Giorgos Mouchtis is fully in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and specifically with goals 3, Good Health & Well-being, and 10, Reduced Inequalities.

We created a new prototype wooden playground by used wooden pallets, that was symbolically named "Kivotos".

In Kozani, we completed a new innovative project that utilized the principles and practices of circular economy to offer education and empowerment to children but also to enhance the entertainment infrastructure of the  Center for Recovery - Rehabilitation, Day Care for People with Disabilities "Kivotos", in Kozani, operating in the country, since 2000. The project "Creating an Ark" was funded by the company,  with the contribution of the Cluster of Bioeconomy & Environment of Western Macedonia (CluBE) and the scientific support of the Department of Visual & Applied Arts of the University of Western Macedonia.

Through the project, the artistic skills of the children hosted at the Center were developed, the perception of the wider community about the value of material reuse and circular economy was strengthened and the relationship of the local community with the University of Western Macedonia was further cultivated, through the internship of 35 students who worked at the different stages of the construction of the wooden ark.

The "journey" of the pallet

More specifically, 500 wooden pallets that transported the PV panels to the "Perasma" Solar Cluster under construction, as well as 6 huge wooden cable drum with a diameter of 1.5m with medium voltage cables used in the project, were the raw material of this important project.

The process was divided into three phases. Initially, last December, the Center used part of the materials to create Christmas greeting cards, decorative ornaments and gifts, which were curated by the children. The children's creations were offered to our employees, and were distributed at the Christmas bazaar of the Center.

Then, students of the Department of Visual & Applied Arts of the University of Western Macedonia created original and utilitarian wooden toys. The objects helped the children of the "Kivotos" to develop their imagination and promote their social inclusion.

The culmination of the project was the creation of the wooden playground named "Kivotos", within the Center's facilities. For its construction, more than 450 man-hours were allocated and natural timber was used, as well as wooden pallets and wooden cable drum from the construction of the "Perasma" Solar Cluster. The ark can host dozens of children at the same time, being a unique meeting point, coexistence and respect for diversity. The area is covered and suitable for wheelchairs, in order for every child to have free access to the game. To complete the scenery, the remaining construction raw materials were transformed into wooden toys, which have been placed inside the playground.

Projects with social impact

The support to the "Kivotos" project, which annually benefits 120 families in the wider region, is practical proof of our commitment to give back to society. It is yet another initiative in a series of circular economy projects, such as the reuse of old merchandising materials in the context of rebranding in collaboration with Fabric Republic and the creation of a recreational area in its wind farm "Soros", in Evros. Driven by innovation and creativity, we create shared value, in every area where we operate, with this initiative being part of SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.

On December 3^rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), we organized an event that focused on "Disability: Inclusion, Familiarization, and Activation." This entailed listening to the stories of three remarkable people.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IPPD) is observed every year on December 3rd and it was established by the UN General Assembly in December 1992. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, and the employment rate for people with disabilities tends to be lower than that of the general population in many countries.

A just energy transition

At the same time, the company is fully committed to a just energy transition, in which equal opportunity and inclusion are fundamental. Building the world of tomorrow means enabling the coexistence of all cultures, ages, skills and abilities, as well as encouraging a corporate culture of diversity and equality. Through the company’s business activities and initiatives for a more sustainable future, everyone at the company shows their responsibility, not only to the environment, but to the community, their fellow human beings and the next generations.

In order to further enhance its focus on equality for everyone, and to create awareness of this important social issue, the company invited Chrysella Lagaria, Angelos Pentaris and Christiana Tambouratzi to its offices in Athens for a frank and open discussion about the lives of persons with disabilities. 

Personal stories

The three speakers at the event talked about their personal stories and the challenges they face in their daily lives. Chrysella Lagaria has been blind since birth and works for the integration of people with partial or total vision loss. She is the co-founder of Black Light, a business that focuses on inclusion. Angelos Pentaris, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia at the age of just four months, went on to make his dream come true when he managed to study music and become a drummer. Christianna Tambouratzi, on the other hand, is the mother of two children with disabilities who follow therapeutic programs at the Hatzipatereio Center for Rehabilitation and Support of Children.

The speakers shared their own personal experiences, discussing their daily efforts to overcome obstacles and discrimination, but they also talked about the importance of informing everyone about disability and its conditions, and the need for all of us to understand that we are part of the same civil society in which respect and equality are essential.

Building bridges

"Our society struggles to absorb the fact that we don't all have to be the same in order to fit in. Our goal is to build bridges between people, both blind and sighted, in order to create a more inclusive world for everyone. We invite everyone to provide job openings and to include blind people when designing products and services. What is happening today should only be the first step towards change," said Chrysella Lagaria, while Angelos Pentaris added: "The goal is for everyone to understand that having a disability does not mean being afraid, and to change the perception of some people that disability equals weakness. When we share what we have experienced with other people, we hope that they will not only be empowered by our stories, but that they will also understand that they can build a life they love to live." Last but not least, Christiana Tambouratzi emphasized that “We can all make our own effort for children with disabilities, not only those of us who live with them in our homes. Any one of us could be in my position."

Creating Shared Value

In 2022, the company became the first renewable energy company in Greece to sign the European Union Diversity Charter. It is also supporting organizations such as the Hatzipatereio Center, and it is helping table tennis player George Mouchtis in his bid to qualify for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The company is continuing, in every way, to actively promote the elimination of discrimination in the social environment. These initiatives are fully aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and the initiative for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is part of SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Volunteering, according to recent research, has a decisive and particularly important impact on well-being in the workplace, while also contributing to society as a whole.

Our "Be the Hero" program highlights the importance of volunteering, as well as its many benefits for our mental health and our lives as a whole.

Volunteering activities of substance

On September 29 2022, as part of both the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste and our new "Be the Hero" program, we organized a special activity. Our volunteer team, in collaboration with the NGO Love Dinner, prepared and distributed 1,000 portions of food to the homeless and needy in the center of Athens.

In November of the same year we organized a voluntary clean-up activity in Parnitha, in collaboration with the "Save Your Hood" movement. On that occasion we collected over 4,000 litres of waste and rubble covering an area of about 3,000 square meters.

And, as part of our commitment to social contribution, during the Christmas holiday season we helped our most vulnerable fellow citizens in the areas where we operate. More specifically, we collected almost a ton of food and delivered it to institutions and organizations in Athens, Alexandroupolis, Kozani, Evia and Patras.

Our activities continued in 2023 because, for all of us, volunteering is a way of life. We visited the "Chatzipaterio" Children's Rehabilitation & Support Centre (K.A.S.P.). There, we joined the children in creating special busy boards, making Easter candles and baking pastries, sharing love and offering support.

Protecting the environment is one of the key pillars of our strategy. True to our commitment to developing sustainable practices, we carried out another clean-up initiative in the area that surrounds the Vravrona wetland, one of the most important in Attica, part of the Natura 2000 network. Our team of volunteers, along with their kids, started cleaning up the area around the wetland, and by collecting a large amount of waste and recyclables, such as plastic bottles and aluminum cans, we significantly contributed to the reshaping of the natural environment.

Our efforts are ongoing and diverse, which is why our latest volunteering activity reinforced the most important value of all: saving lives. We organized a blood donation drive in our offices, which was met with enthusiastic participation by our people.

Employees as Heroes

Through these actions, we strive to become "heroes" in everyday life, enhancing social solidarity through initiatives that contribute to the common good. We show in practice, at every opportunity, our solidarity, support and spirit of giving to those in need. This is also evident in the informal reward system that has been set up internally. Through this, we all have our own personalized board on which we place reward stickers every time we take part in a volunteering activity. Those who collect the most stickers during the year will be the heroes of the city!

We demonstrate every day our commitment to a sustainability model based on initiatives and targeted actions with a significant impact on people's lives. Our Creating Shared Value - CSV initiatives are fully aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with our voluntary program being part of SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 15 - Life on Land and SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals.

We became the first renewable energy company in Greece to sign the country’s Diversity Charter, just one example of promoting diversity and inclusion

Engaging companies to implement diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace and exchanging and sharing experiences and good practices through platform meetings, expert seminars and annual high-level forums. These are the main goals of the European Union Platform of Diversity Charters, which was created in 2010 under the umbrella of the European Commission and is promoted in all European member states. The result is a large peer network of private companies, NGOs and public bodies acting in concert to develop and implement diversity and inclusion policies. 

And as part of our commitment to equality and equal opportunities, we have become the first renewable energy company to sign the Diversity Charter in Greece. This shows the commitment of our company to supporting all types of diversity and inclusion based on four main pillars: zero discrimination, equal opportunity, an inclusive workplace and respect for the balance between professional and personal life.

Indeed, as the European Commission states, by signing a charter, an organization voluntarily commits to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace, regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation.

Greek philosophy

The Greek Diversity Charter was established in 2019 and so far 150 private companies representing a combined total of 50,000 employees have joined it.  When we recently signed the Charter, Aristotelis Chavantas, CEO, said: “Our company is a global family, which respects and takes pride in its support for diversity. Equal opportunity and inclusiveness are the key pillars in our daily work activities in all the countries where we operate. We are proud to be the first company in our industry to sign the Charter, proving that we are committed to supporting diversity, both in the workplace and in society in general.”

Our commitment to diversity and equal opportunities was recognized during this signing ceremony by Stavros Milionis, Head of the Diversity Charter Greece, who said: “With the four key corporate values of the company being transparency, credibility, innovation, and foresight, it is natural for the company to be a member of the Diversity Charter for Greek Companies. The signing of the Charter signals our cooperation in designing and implementing activities to defend the principles and values of diversity.”

The Big Picture

At Principia (as Enel Green Power Hellas), we designated 2022 as the year of Diversity and Inclusion and in this context we are organizing a series of initiatives that promote these values. We created in collaboration with Project Parenting a theatrical event about Uniqueness, explaining through experiential scenarios, the difficulties that members of the LGBTQ community face daily. At the same time, we support disabled table tennis athlete George Mouchtis as he participates in national and international competitions. The culmination of the Year of Diversity is our global call for the participation of our employees from over 20 countries in the Athens Classic Marathon, creating the most diverse team.

We demonstrate every day 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 Creating Shared Value - CSV initiatives are fully aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with this program being part of Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.