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REPORT 2017

3.3. Goldair Handling’s contribution

to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, the UN General Assembly agreed on sustainable development through the declaration of 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), with the objective of achieving them by 2030. The goals and the specific targets, which amount to 169
in total, seek to end poverty, recognised the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
Goldair Handling has recognised the significance and value of the sustainable development goals and focuses on those which
are most relevant to its operations and to which it can contribute the most in terms of their achievement. More specifically, the
Company can contribute to the achievement of the following Goals:

The Company, through its actions in support of local communities and NGOs that aim at reducing
poverty in the two countries, contributes dynamically to the achievement of this Sustainable
Development Goal in Greece and Bulgaria.

The economic crisis in Greece has resulted in major social problems in our country. The
Company, through its social activation, seeks to contribute to the eradication of the phenomena
of hunger that have arisen in recent years, in both urban and rural areas.

Goldair Handling recognises the importance of investing in the education and development of its
people, with the goal of strengthening their professional and personal skills.

The Company emphasises equal opportunities for workers, and particularly strengthening the
employment of women. It supports maternity and continues to employ new mothers.

The Company cultivates responsibility, ensuring the welfare of its workers. It implements
actions and programmes that contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development
Goal or Employment.

The Company makes an effort to reduce its environmental footprint and takes action to reduce
emissions, actively contributing to the fight against climate change.

The values for sustainable development with a sound financial structure, with justice,
transparency and respect for the people and the broader environment in which the Company
operates, always constitute the basis for facing the challenges of modern entrepreneurship.

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