The Greek mining sector is undoubtedly an important pillar of development, as it attracts investments that contribute to strengthening the economy and employment at the national and local levels. Mining companies have a tangible impact on the local communities in which they operate, usually rural areas, and the main requirement from the local community is to act responsibly, ethically and transparently so that their activities have a positive social and mitigated environmental impact. imprint.

This direction Greek goldwhich develops the mines of Kassandra in the northeast of Halkidiki, engaging in responsible mining activities that bring many benefits to everyone.

The company is always collaborating with its local partners and through constant, honest and transparent dialogue, has developed a corporate responsibility strategy and procedures to practically support citizens and the local community. It is significant that over the past decade the company has implemented in the region social investments and projects worth more than 26 million euros.

By 2022 the company made social investments totaling €1.45 millionfor implementation 137 common projects and activities Corporate responsibility. Of these costs, 1.1 million euros (75%) invested exclusively in shares and projects of a social nature within the Municipality of Aristotle.

For example, the target company support and improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants of the municipality of Aristotle, many projects have been implemented in the infrastructure sector, for example renovation of administrative buildings and his community clinic at the Olympics, repair in the building of the police department in Stratoni and completion of the repair of sports facilities in the camp of the Holy Pilgrimage of the Blessed Virgin Marywhile the total costs exceeded 140,000 euros.

Investing in a new generation

The company’s actions in the field of education were also of particular importance. With an eye on the next generations of northeast Halkidiki, Hellinikon Chrysos is systematically investing in their education, with corresponding investments for 2022 exceeding 150,000 euros. In particular, they concerned the provision full scholarship for three years of study V College of Anatolia Thessaloniki, while this went on for 5^V year in a row successful robotics program and ROOT for young students of the districtin collaboration with the organization Eduact.

Projects to promote and protect the environment

Paying special attention to the protection of public health and the environment, the company’s actions to support and equip the municipality of Aristotle were visible in 2022, when the main donations amounted to new garbage truck, Construction Materials And two all wheel drive vehiclesjust like him municipality beach cleaning before the start of the tourist season, with the total cost of the above exceeding 324,000 euros.

All these actions and initiatives are the result of close cooperation between the company and its social partners, which in 2022 confirmed their strong foundation as a company. proceeded to refine it. Environmental and Social Impact Study (ESIA), thorough and deep impression environmental and social parameters of the Kassandra mine development projectconducting a broad open consultation process with the public, in which everyone has the opportunity to receive information and take an active part by expressing their opinion.

At the same time, in order to keep the channel of dialogue with the local community always open, the company has created Public Information Center in the Neohori Public Store, which will be moved to a new building in 2023 permanent officein the Paleochori area, while serving its needs Grievance mechanismwith the help of which any interested person can bring to the attention of the company issues of concern to him and relating to his very activities.

Finally, it is worth noting that Hellinikos Chrysos, in the context of its new investment agreement with the Greek government, has committed itself to making symbolic investments that will have a significant impact on 80cm dollars into social welfare and local development projects over the next 25 years so that mining can become a source of prosperity for the present and the future.