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07. Corporate Responsibility
Furthermore, and in cooperation with important Greek international humanitarian activities organised by the
cultural foundations, AIA organised a series of exhibition Hellenic National Committee of UNICEF, the “Elpida”
events. In cooperation with the Teloglion Foundation Foundation, the non-profit organisation “Arc of the
of Art (University of Thessaloniki) and the Pilar i Joan World”, the organisation “Make a wish”, “The Smile
Mirô Foundation on Majorca, we hosted from March- of the Child” Association and the United Nations High
May 2010 the third part of the biggest to date Mirô’s Commissioner for Refugee.
exhibition ever staged in Greece, through the lens of
the famous photographer Joaquin Gomis. It is also 7.3 Environmental Responsibility
worth mentioning that from June – December 2010 we
presented in a photography exhibition entitled “Myrtis: Airport sustainable development is a cornerstone of our
Face to Face with the past”, the whole process from the corporate strategy and requires that all environmental
excavation of the ancient skull (from 5th century B.C.) aspects are dealt with in a timely and effective manner.
to the remodelling of an Athenian girl. The event was Our efforts are guided by an Environmental Management
organised by AIA in collaboration with the University of System (EMS), which addresses all issues related
Athens and the Museum Studies Course of the University. to waste, water, noise, air quality, climate change,
natural environment and wildlife control. In 2010, the
We endeavour to combine art with environmental re-assessment audit of the Environmental Services
consciousness. We cooperate with non-profit organisations, Department’s EMS according to EN ISO 14000:2004 was
such as “Arcturos”, “Ecocity” and “Medasset”, and set-up successfully completed by an independent body.
exhibition focusing on raising public awareness regarding
the protection of our ecosystem. 2010 marked the third year of implementation of the
Airport Company’s Climate Change Corporate Action
A highlight art event of 2010 was the photo exhibition Plan, the major results of which were:
titled “Marathon around the World–The Journey of
the Paper Bag”. On the occasion of the 2,500 years • The identification of areas for energy savings, through
anniversary from the battle of Marathon and having as an energy audit of the airport’s Main Terminal Building.
the starting point the “Marathon Runner” this exhibition
aimed at awakening the environmental consciousness • Planting of a 10,000 m2 area with trees and shrubs.
through artistic creation.
• The use of recycled paper for corporate stationery.
We support cultural awareness collaborations with
prominent Greek bodies: Megaron “The Athens Concert • The installation of fences, pathways and signage in
Hall”, the Greek National Opera and the National Theatre, the Vravrona Wetlands.
the Byzantine & Christian Museum and the Herakleidon
Museum, the International Contemporary Art Fare “ART- • The investigation of the option of clean technology
ATHINA”, the B&M Theocharakis Foundation and the vehicles in light of the pending replacement of AIA’s
new Cultural Center of the Onassis Foundation. fleet of diesel buses.
Our “Airport & Children” programme was implemented in • The implementation of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)
2010, by welcoming more than 4,000 children in the airport for 109 companies with whom AIA does business, and
creative entertainment area operated by the Association the conversion of a number of paper-based forms in
“The Smile of the Child”. Furthermore, through our visitor electronic format.
services, we hosted more that 1,500 school guests and other
specialized groups who wanted to have an insight look of • The installation of fan coil units to AIA’s Building
the airport operational and cultural areas. We also host Automation System (BAS) in order to avoid unnecessary
educational and cultural events for children. On the occasion energy consumption.
of Children’s World Day (December 11th), we hosted, together
with Papadopoulos Publications, the presentation of the • The completion of the tender for the construction of
children’s book titled “In Tzina’s World”. Both the author and the 8MW Photovoltaic Park.
the artist who interpreted the story song, participated and
granted the book with the CD to the children. In addition, as part of its Climate Change Corporate Action
Plan, AIA upgraded its accreditation in Airport Carbon
An important aspect of our corporate responsibility Accreditation from Level 1 (Mapping) to Level 2 (Reduction)
is enhancing our social commitment by supporting in 2010. This entailed setting a long-term goal, namely a 25%
social groups in need. We contribute to national and reduction in CO2 emissions under AIA’s direct control by 2020
Furthermore, and in cooperation with important Greek international humanitarian activities organised by the
cultural foundations, AIA organised a series of exhibition Hellenic National Committee of UNICEF, the “Elpida”
events. In cooperation with the Teloglion Foundation Foundation, the non-profit organisation “Arc of the
of Art (University of Thessaloniki) and the Pilar i Joan World”, the organisation “Make a wish”, “The Smile
Mirô Foundation on Majorca, we hosted from March- of the Child” Association and the United Nations High
May 2010 the third part of the biggest to date Mirô’s Commissioner for Refugee.
exhibition ever staged in Greece, through the lens of
the famous photographer Joaquin Gomis. It is also 7.3 Environmental Responsibility
worth mentioning that from June – December 2010 we
presented in a photography exhibition entitled “Myrtis: Airport sustainable development is a cornerstone of our
Face to Face with the past”, the whole process from the corporate strategy and requires that all environmental
excavation of the ancient skull (from 5th century B.C.) aspects are dealt with in a timely and effective manner.
to the remodelling of an Athenian girl. The event was Our efforts are guided by an Environmental Management
organised by AIA in collaboration with the University of System (EMS), which addresses all issues related
Athens and the Museum Studies Course of the University. to waste, water, noise, air quality, climate change,
natural environment and wildlife control. In 2010, the
We endeavour to combine art with environmental re-assessment audit of the Environmental Services
consciousness. We cooperate with non-profit organisations, Department’s EMS according to EN ISO 14000:2004 was
such as “Arcturos”, “Ecocity” and “Medasset”, and set-up successfully completed by an independent body.
exhibition focusing on raising public awareness regarding
the protection of our ecosystem. 2010 marked the third year of implementation of the
Airport Company’s Climate Change Corporate Action
A highlight art event of 2010 was the photo exhibition Plan, the major results of which were:
titled “Marathon around the World–The Journey of
the Paper Bag”. On the occasion of the 2,500 years • The identification of areas for energy savings, through
anniversary from the battle of Marathon and having as an energy audit of the airport’s Main Terminal Building.
the starting point the “Marathon Runner” this exhibition
aimed at awakening the environmental consciousness • Planting of a 10,000 m2 area with trees and shrubs.
through artistic creation.
• The use of recycled paper for corporate stationery.
We support cultural awareness collaborations with
prominent Greek bodies: Megaron “The Athens Concert • The installation of fences, pathways and signage in
Hall”, the Greek National Opera and the National Theatre, the Vravrona Wetlands.
the Byzantine & Christian Museum and the Herakleidon
Museum, the International Contemporary Art Fare “ART- • The investigation of the option of clean technology
ATHINA”, the B&M Theocharakis Foundation and the vehicles in light of the pending replacement of AIA’s
new Cultural Center of the Onassis Foundation. fleet of diesel buses.
Our “Airport & Children” programme was implemented in • The implementation of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)
2010, by welcoming more than 4,000 children in the airport for 109 companies with whom AIA does business, and
creative entertainment area operated by the Association the conversion of a number of paper-based forms in
“The Smile of the Child”. Furthermore, through our visitor electronic format.
services, we hosted more that 1,500 school guests and other
specialized groups who wanted to have an insight look of • The installation of fan coil units to AIA’s Building
the airport operational and cultural areas. We also host Automation System (BAS) in order to avoid unnecessary
educational and cultural events for children. On the occasion energy consumption.
of Children’s World Day (December 11th), we hosted, together
with Papadopoulos Publications, the presentation of the • The completion of the tender for the construction of
children’s book titled “In Tzina’s World”. Both the author and the 8MW Photovoltaic Park.
the artist who interpreted the story song, participated and
granted the book with the CD to the children. In addition, as part of its Climate Change Corporate Action
Plan, AIA upgraded its accreditation in Airport Carbon
An important aspect of our corporate responsibility Accreditation from Level 1 (Mapping) to Level 2 (Reduction)
is enhancing our social commitment by supporting in 2010. This entailed setting a long-term goal, namely a 25%
social groups in need. We contribute to national and reduction in CO2 emissions under AIA’s direct control by 2020
