Message from the Chairman
For us in the MYTILINEOS Group, the path to business excellence is a continuous process of conscious and responsible social activity and presence. This principle is the key guide for the realisation of our Vision, which is to become the leading independent Energy producer in Greece and a strong, competitive European Heavy Industry Group in the sectors of Metallurgy and EPC Projects. In taking every single business step we are accountable to society, to the environment and to our employees and shareholders, and remain engaged in the continuous assessment of our procedures and actions, aimed at improving our social footprint.
For the third year running we are sharing with you the constant efforts of our Group to pursue its vision of Sustainable Development through its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in our daily work. The present Sustainability Report 2009, oriented towards the GRI-G3 international reporting standard, records exactly these efforts.
During a year which saw the global financial crisis reach its peak, and with the outlook for 2010 heralding a year of harsh adjustment for Greece, we continued our unwavering support of our country’s business and social fabric.
We made a crucial contribution to the development of “green” investments and to changing the energy landscape, by actively helping to combat climatic change and to address social issues. To us, the protection of the environment as an action line is not limited to counterbalancing the inevitable impact of our business activities, but extends beyond our formal obligations, as we are deeply aware of the importance of safeguarding our green legacy for the future generations. A typical example of our activities in this area is the entry into operation of the 2nd filter press in the Aluminium of Greece plant, a development that helps eliminate the disposal of bauxite residues in the Corinthian Gulf, in accordance with the company’s approved environmental terms. At the same time, we took heed of the needs of our own people, as well as of those of the people in the local communities where our operations are based. In a financially precarious year, we ensured the welfare of our personnel, we extended our support to local communities through substantial actions that were always aimed at their continuous development, and we took steps to secure the continuation of our successful course in the future and the creation of value for our shareholders.
Evangelos G. Mytilineos,
Chairman of the Board & CEO
MYTILINEOS Group of Companies
Please find attached the Sustainability Report 2009 of MYTILINEOS Group.
For us in the MYTILINEOS Group, the path to business excellence is a continuous process of conscious and responsible social activity and presence. This principle is the key guide for the realisation of our Vision, which is to become the leading independent Energy producer in Greece and a strong, competitive European Heavy Industry Group in the sectors of Metallurgy and EPC Projects. In taking every single business step we are accountable to society, to the environment and to our employees and shareholders, and remain engaged in the continuous assessment of our procedures and actions, aimed at improving our social footprint.
For the third year running we are sharing with you the constant efforts of our Group to pursue its vision of Sustainable Development through its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in our daily work. The present Sustainability Report 2009, oriented towards the GRI-G3 international reporting standard, records exactly these efforts.
During a year which saw the global financial crisis reach its peak, and with the outlook for 2010 heralding a year of harsh adjustment for Greece, we continued our unwavering support of our country’s business and social fabric.
We made a crucial contribution to the development of “green” investments and to changing the energy landscape, by actively helping to combat climatic change and to address social issues. To us, the protection of the environment as an action line is not limited to counterbalancing the inevitable impact of our business activities, but extends beyond our formal obligations, as we are deeply aware of the importance of safeguarding our green legacy for the future generations. A typical example of our activities in this area is the entry into operation of the 2nd filter press in the Aluminium of Greece plant, a development that helps eliminate the disposal of bauxite residues in the Corinthian Gulf, in accordance with the company’s approved environmental terms. At the same time, we took heed of the needs of our own people, as well as of those of the people in the local communities where our operations are based. In a financially precarious year, we ensured the welfare of our personnel, we extended our support to local communities through substantial actions that were always aimed at their continuous development, and we took steps to secure the continuation of our successful course in the future and the creation of value for our shareholders.
Evangelos G. Mytilineos,
Chairman of the Board & CEO
MYTILINEOS Group of Companies
Please find attached the Sustainability Report 2009 of MYTILINEOS Group.