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Our People

Sustainability strategy

The central pillars of our sustainability strategy

Sustainability is an integral part of our strategy. We promote green initiatives, reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen our engagement with local communities and create a culture of respect, inclusion and well-being for our people. Through targeted initiatives in the areas of environmental management, social responsibility and corporate governance, we strengthen sustainability and corporate responsibility in all our activities. 

Sustainability Strategy

Key Numbers

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
4436

employees

56 %

women in total workforce

45 %

in manager/supervisor positions in Greece 

2

scholarship programs for employees’ children

8

programs for the enhancemen of employee health and well-being

>€520k

in social actions

20

corporate volunteering actions

80

institutions and organizations in cooperation and support

FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
€530

mil. turnover

56 %

independent BoD members

44 %

women on BoD

100 %

independent Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committees

0

corruption incidents or bribery

ENVIRONMENT
-12 %

in direct emissions (Scope 1) – Greece (2024 vs 2023)

-1.3 %

in indirect emissions (Scope 2) market based- Greece (2024 vs 2023) 

964.62 MWh

total energy consumption from renewable sources (Greece & Cyprus) 

40,2 t

savings in food waste by IKEA corresponding to 172.8 t CO2e (market base 2021)

11,2 t

tons of shoes were collected and recycled by INTERSPORT in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Romania

Social Responsibility

Caring for our people and the societies we operate in

At Fourlis group, our people are our cornerstone and driving force. We continuously invest in their development and well-being, creating an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Our goal is to create and maintain a culture of respect, inclusion and equal opportunities for everyone, an environment where everyone feels safe and that they are part of a team in which they can develop professionally and personally. We are also committed to supporting the communities in which we operate through initiatives that promote education, health, and social cohesion. By responding to the needs of society, we strive to create a better future for all. 

For People & Society
Sustainability

Enviroment

Environmental protection is a priority for us

For the Enviroment

Environmental protection is a priority for Fourlis group. We adopt sustainable practices and invest in technologies that reduce our environmental footprint. With respect for nature and future generations, we promote sustainability in every aspect of our operations, actively contributing to the protection of our planet.

Our People

Economic Development and Corporate Governance

We grow through responsible practices

At Fourlis group, business ethics are the foundation of our operations.  We aim for positive financial results, selected investments and the exploitation of new opportunities. We improve relationships with our suppliers through communication and collaboration and implement the Greek Corporate Governance Code. We adopt best practices to increase investor trust and attract capital, aiming to create value for our shareholders with full transparency. The Corporate Governance System includes policies on sustainability, human rights, anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, ethics, and risk management.

For the Economic Development and the Corporate Governance