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REPORT 2017

Within the framework of Corporate Social Responsibility, The company also supports educational initiatives such as the PLANE PULL WITH ‘THE SMILE OF THE CHILD’
Goldair Handling has made it a priority to support socially robotics group of the 19th Junior High School of Thessaloniki, For the second year in a row, Goldair Handling participated
vulnerable groups in all the regions in which it operates. the “19Robogators”. The initiative included supporting the in the Plane Pull competition at “El. Venizelos” Athens
Through targeted efforts, it implements actions for the group in its participation in the First Lego League OEC 2017 International Airport, with the support of DHL (Transport
protection of the environment, through beach cleaning and competition held in Aarhus, Denmark, in which 118 top robotics Company), in order to support the organisation “The Smile
recycling programmes, and sponsorships in support of non- teams from around the world participated. The Thessaloniki of the Child”.
profit and other organisations. Through the Green Team team placed 13th in the competition and is thus among the The Goldair Handling team managed to pull an Airbus
campaign, it encourages all employees to take an active part world’s 15 leading robotics teams. A300/600 (weighing 100 tonnes) 20 whole metres and was
and to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle in their work The integrated framework of the Company’s social contribution is named the competition’s “Most enthusiastic team”.
spaces. broken down into three separate pillars, as follows:

8.2. Employee volunteerism

BOTTLES OF BLOOD
COLLECTED
Goldair Handling implements significant social initiatives with the assistance of employees, having developed 2016 2017
a strong culture of volunteerism. The company has created a blood bank, “Positive Energy”, to which 22 35
Support of vulnerable Employee Environmental employees contribute through voluntary donations at Red Cross Hospital. The Company’s blood bank supplies
social groups volunteerism actions
both Goldair Handling employees and their families.

8.1. Support of vulnerable social groups INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY GOLDAIR HANDLING #RUNNINGTEAM

- KINDNESS REVOLUTION The Goldair Handling #Running Team participated
In collaboration with Ethelon.org, Goldair Handling celebrated for the 3rd consecutive year in the Athens
Goldair Handling ensures that vulnerable social groups are supported by contributing practically to charities and International Volunteer Day in Thessaloniki. During the Marathon, held in November, providing
non-profit organisations (NPOs). Through targeted actions implemented by the Company in this regard, employees course of International Volunteer Day - Kindness Revolution, practical support through the spirit of sport
are provided with the opportunity to participate in a variety of social activities as active citizens. More specifically, 30 Goldair Handling employees put together 250 love packets for the work of important organisations
listed below are the actions implemented by the Company: with necessities and sanitary supplies for our fellow citizens. and associations.
In addition, they designed greeting cards and attended an
interactive workshop held by the civil non-profit organisation GOLDAIR HANDLING
HELLENIC RED CROSS The company ensured the I COLLECT BOTTLE TOPS, I MAKE A CHILD SMILE “Greek Guide Dogs” on providing safe and effective assistance FOOTBALL TEAM
purchase of a wheelchair and received a thank-you Workers at all airports where the Company operates to the visually impaired. The Company has
letter for its contribution from the Peristeri Regional collected approximately 100 kg of bottle tops, thereby a football team
Office of the Hellenic Red Cross. At the same time, all contributing to the purchase of a wheelchair. CHRISTMAS WITH ‘THE SMILE OF THE CHILD’ that participates
companies in the Goldair group supported the Hellenic This Christmas, the Company was hosted at the home of in the Corporate
Red Cross homeless shelter. DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS The companies of the organisation “The Smile of the Child” in Melissia. With Champions
the participation of 40 volunteers/employees of Goldair League every
the Goldair group supported the mission of Doctors
Handling and the guidance of “The Smile of the Child”staff, year. During the
PRAKSIS Company employees collected and donated Without Borders, ensuring access to medical care for
the home was decorated for the holidays, traditional 2016 - 2017 season,
clothing to the Homeless Daycare Centre. thousands of people.
Christmas sweets were prepared, and everyone enjoyed the Goldair Handling
their time with the children. football team, with its
GIVE HOPE The company participated in the ‘Give MAKE A WISH For the second consecutive year, excellent performance,
Hope’ programme, in collaboration with TNT, Goldair Handling supported the Make-a-Wish CONTRIBUTION SQUAD was crowned cup
collecting 20 boxes of necessities (food, clothing, etc.). Foundation (Make-a-Wish Greece) by celebrating In addition, during the course of 2017, the Company winner, also winning the
World Wish Day on Friday, 28 April. By participating in supported the OPAP Contribution Squad and its Corporate championship.
the Walk for Wishes, the most brilliant stroll through Social Responsibility Initiative. In this context, the group
the streets of Athens, the Company sent a message #GoldairHandlingTeam was created, through which the VOLUNTEERISM IN KEFALONIA
of strength, hope and joy. Company was able to collect the sum of 4,500 euros, actively Goldair Handling employees at the Kefalonia airport
contributing to the renovation of two Paediatric Hospitals, volunteered to paint the 3rd Lyceum of Argostoli.
“Agia Sofia” and “Panagiotis and Αgglaia Kyriakou”.
In addition, Company employees at the regional airport of Kos organised a 5-kilometre walk/run to collect food for the Kos
Nursing Home.

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