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REPORT 2017

The Company implements an Environmental Management In the context of acknowledging the efforts of Goldair Handling EXTRACT FROM THE COMPANY’S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
System which is certified in accordance with the International in the effective use of natural resources, as well as in the
standard ISO 14001 and includes both the Athens airport reduction of its environmental footprint, in December 2017, Goldair Handling recognises the responsibility to contribute aiming to exploit the opportunities arising from the efficient
and the network of 25 regional airports. Through its the Company received the “Environmental Excellence Award” to the protection of the environment. Our commitment management of recyclable materials. For this reason,
Environmental Management System, the Company focuses from Athens International Airport. is not only to fully comply with relative legislation and we participate in recycling programmes and, wherever
on the continuous improvement of services provided, always requirements but also to adopt better practices wherever possible, we use recycled materials.
with respect for the environment. possible, by taking preventive measures in case of potential We opt for environmentally friendly supplies from
risk associated with people, animals and plants’ health or environmentally aware procurers. Our personnel receives
with the environment. The primary method to achieve our relevant training, which includes ecological practices,
7.1. Environmental policy and environmental commitment is to assess and evaluate our environmental energy saving, and environmental management and
impact and to establish, monitor and review on an annual
control so as to ensure that they perform their duties in
incident response procedure basis the Company’s objectives and targets. an environmentally responsible way. Furthermore, we
We take measures, within the frame of our ability, for promote the collaboration with all competent authorities
energy saving, the best possible use of natural resources and any other interested parties in order to contribute
Our objective is not limited to complying with the applicable legislation and regulations, but extends to the adoption and for the minimisation of our environmental impact to the adoption of measures regarding the continuous
of the best practices related to given activities. We apply specific procedures and practices, based on the Principle of in regard to waste management, noise and air quality by improvement of environmental protection.
Prevention, for the protection of the environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT RESPONSE PROCEDURE

In the Environmental Policy, which was revised in 2017, there is actions related to energy conservation, use of natural resources, In the context of the Environmental Management System, leak (regardless of airport and location), the “Reporting/
a brief description of the commitments made by the Company’s minimisation of environmental impact related to waste issues, Goldair Handling has developed and implements a special Investigation of Accident/ Incident” form must be completed
Management and the principles according to which it operates. and noise and air pollution. The principles governing the procedure for the management of potential leaks of and sent to the Safety & Quality and Environment departments.
There is also reference to Goldair Handling’s goals concerning Company’s policy include the following: hazardous materials (oil, fuel, hydraulic system acids, etc.). In 2017, 23 readiness drills with environmental content were
The procedure references all required actions for addressing carried out in the regional stations where the Company
a relevant incident and clearly stipulates that, in case of any operates.

Taking measures Implementation Development 7.2. Quality and Environment Committee
for the protection of an Environmental of systems for
of the environment, Management System measurement,
in full compliance with for the entire range evaluation and In order to monitor the course of the environmental plans of The results of reviews are always communicated to the Board
the applicable of activities related continuous improvement
environmental to the production of environmental the Company and the implementation of the System , a specific of Directors of the Company through the Chief Executive Officer.
legislation. process. performance. Quality and Environment Committee has been established.
The Committee is responsible for the periodic review of the Regional Airports: Quality & Environment Committee
Integrated Quality, Environment and Food Safety Management
System. It meets up to three times per year in order to evaluate Station Manager
Adoption Implementation the adequacy and effectiveness of the system. Its composition, Station Environmental Management Supervisor
of regular of life-long depending on the station, is as follows: Station Department Managers
environmental audits learning and
in the internal awareness schemes
operations of the for the staff Athens Airport: Quality, HACCP & Environment Committee Review of the regional stations is performed at two levels.
Company. on environmental Initially at the local level, whose results are communicated
issues. Chief Executive Officer to the Company’s Board of Directors through the review
CSO, Quality & Environment Manager performed at the Athens station.
Department Managers and Supervisors
Athens Station Manager
Process Owners

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