"We continue to operate with vision and responsibility, to strengthen our competitiveness and create value in the Greek economy and society"
We operate in an environment characterized by constant challenges and uncertainty, in which the concepts of responsible entrepreneurship and contribution to the economy, society and the environment become more necessary and relevant than ever. We at HERACLIS Group continue to operate with vision and responsibility, to strengthen our competitiveness and create value in the Greek economy and society. A stable compass on our path was, is and will be adherence to the principles of transparency and responsible business, as well as our commitment to sustainable development and a substantial contribution to our country.
Today, global challenges regarding climate change and the lack of natural resources and raw materials have changed the requirements for the operation of modern business, promoting sustainable development as both an absolute obligation and a condition for development. The HERACLIGS Group, consistent in its commitment to create value for customers, partners, employees and local partners, continues to evolve and develop innovative products and solutions, while taking care of the continuous improvement of its performance in relation to the environment, society and governance (ESG).
Indicatively, in 2019 we achieved a reduction of net CO2 emissions by 5.6%, while correspondingly CO2 emissions per ton of cement decreased by 2.5% compared to the previous year. In the context of the circular economy, the Group replaces fossil fuels and mineral raw materials with secondary materials, constantly saving natural resources and constantly improving its environmental footprint. In 2019, the use of alternative fuels increased by 7.3% and reached 29%, contributing to the national goal of reducing landfill waste.
At HERACLIS Group we aim to take a leading role in the field of sustainable construction, as part of our commitment to sustainable innovation that forms the basis for a better future.
Dimitris Hanis, CEO, HERACLIS Group
Our Sustainability strategy is based on the LafargeHolcim Group's "Plan 2030" which has as its primary objective that one third of our turnover comes from products, services and solutions with a neutral environmental footprint. To achieve this we focus on the four most important areas of action for us: Climate, Circular Economy, Water and Nature as well as People and Societies.
At HERACLIS Group we have a comprehensive approach to sustainable development issues throughout our value chain. We seek to generate value for all its social partners, contributing to the sustainability of both the local communities where we operate, and the wider society.
Our operation generates significant benefits for all our social partners, either directly or indirectly. In particular, during 2019, our "social product" amounted to a total of 538.3 million Euros, operating multiplyingly in the Greek economy and contributing to the development of the country.
Finally, we are steadily investing in the modernization of our facilities, with the result that today we do not follow, but join hands with the corresponding European cement production plants. The combination of human resources and modern facilities often makes us pioneers in the particularly demanding European environment.