Responsibility towards People, Society and the Environment

We are living at a time when Greece and Greek society are being sorely tried. For Hellenic Casino of Parnitha S.A., responsibility to society must be expressed in deeds and not words. We do not view corporate social responsibility as a catch-word or an opportunity for self-promotion. Social responsibility is an obligation to be met daily through our operation, our attitude, and our overall impact as a responsible corporate citizen. Each year, we design a programme of social responsibility actions based on three pillars which reflect our principles and values, with the aim of responding directly and meaningfully to the modern-day needs of society.

CSR PILLARS

// People // Environment // Culture

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• More than €565,000 each year to protect and restore Parnitha National Park
• €1,000,000 for reforestation and equipment to protect Parnitha National Park

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The MONT PARNES tourist facility owned by Hellenic Casino of Parnitha S.A. (HCP S.A.) is situated in the Mt Parnitha massif and has been active in the sector since the 1960s. A pivotal aspect of HCP S.A.’s philosophy is to educate the public, as well as to provide entertainment and recreation.

HCP S.A. recognises that its location within the protected NATURA 2000 area and the daily activities involved in its operation carry potential environmental impacts, particularly related to waste generation, water use and energy consumption. In particular, HCP S.A. has made a binding commitment that the MONT PARNES facility shall:

• Continually improve its environmental performance with regard to its activities, products and services.
• Comply with current legislation and standards which apply to the undertaking’s operation in Parnitha.
• Consistently re-examine all of its activities and services to identify, quantify and assess their impacts on the environment and to minimise them in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.
• Monitor, prevent and contain any potential adverse impacts of its operation on the environment and local community, and take all necessary measures to prevent pollution and protect the environment.
• Continually improve its environmental performance by setting appropriate qualitative and quantitative targets.
• Demonstrate its efficient use of energy, water and natural resources.
• Apply the principles of best environmental practice to planning, developing and upgrading the energy efficiency of its buildings.
• Contain the amount of waste through reuse and recycling, where feasible, and promote the use of environmentally friendly products.
• Develop appropriate emergency response plans to handle potential incidents with a view to minimising their environmental impacts.
• Increase personnel awareness of environmental issues through training and ensure effective management of environmental impacts.
• Disseminate its environmental policy to stakeholders, including personnel, customers and competent authorities.

In order to live up to the above commitments, the MONT PARNES tourist complex owned by HCP S.A. implements an Environmental Management System meeting the ISO 14001:2015 standard and develops objectives and targets each year to achieve ongoing improvement in managing resources and raising awareness of environmental issues.

Hellenic Casino of Parnitha S.A. Management

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Offering to a common cause is very important! Thus, we are filled with pride once we can be part in a variety and important NGOs projects which practically, and morally are on the side of the people affected by the wildfires of Evoia. Regency Casino Mont Parnes provided transportation services to all the volunteering teams of the Civil Non-Profit NGO “Iasis”, who were in charge of listing all the fire damages, meal distribution, and first-aid supplies to all affected residents.

During the period of 25/08 – 29/08 the buses of Regency Casino Mont Parnes were daily transferring several groups of 22-30 people to 8-15 different villages of Evoia. The project is part of an initiative of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Region of Central Greece and Local Administration Institutions of Evoia. Professionals of Mental Health consisting of psychologists, psychiatrists, child psychologists, and welfare workers members of the ARGO NGO are offering supporting sessions to the residents affected by the wildfires of the Northern part of Evοia, since 6/8/21.

More specifically, it concerns ladders from ΑμΚΕ ΙΑΣΙΣ, Π.Ε.Ψ.Υ.κΚ.Α.the Society of Social Psychiatry P. Sakellaropoulos, Π.Ε.Ψ.Α.Ε.Ε., την Κ.Σ.Δ.Ε.Ο. «ΕΔΡΑ», την Ε.ΨΥ.Κ.Α., Ε.Προ.Ψ.Υ.Η., to Perivolaki, την Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ, το Κ.Μ.Ο.Π. και την Ε.Ε.Ψ.Υ.Α.Κ.Μ provide psychosocial support in various areas of North Evia with the help of the volunteer team of the University of Thessaly.

The mobile groups make home visits to the villages of North Evia and provide psychosocial support by covering the lack of basic goods, holding counseling / emotional support sessions and connecting people with the available services (public services and other bodies). Since 6/8 / 2021-11 / 9/2021 1737 people were supported, while in collaboration with the Regional Authorities, the University of Thessaly and the Principals of the schools in Limni, Rovies, Papades and Kechries a series of psychoeducational activities by experienced child psychologists with the participation of 199 children and adolescents, 68 parents and 6 teachers were implemented.

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