Η Vodafone Greece confirmed its commitment to Sustainable Development Strategy and investment in the country
Σwith one of the most demanding and subversive periods, the two years 2020-2021, which was characterized by the pandemic, Vodafone Greece confirmed its commitment to Sustainable Development Strategy and investment in the country, through three pillars: digital society, a sustainable planet and equal participation.
Recognizing that connectivity and digital technologies are the custodians of the transition to sustainable and digital development, as well as guaranteeing the equal progress and prosperity of the people, the Vodafone imprints on Sustainable Development Report 2020-2021 the interface strategy for a better future for all. The Exhibition summarizes the company's vision for the digital society of tomorrow, which will provide equal opportunities for all and respect the planet, supporting the principles of sustainable development.
With the pandemic finally acting as an accelerator for the country's substantial digital transformation, at the heart of which was the telecommunications industry, the Vodafone contributed significantly to the Greek economy and society.
With the investments of the last decade (2009-2020) to create modern digital infrastructure and services to exceed 2 billion, the company is rapidly implementing its new large investment program, amounting to 600 million euros for development of new generation networks, 5G and FTTH by 2024. The goal of the investment strategy is to offer Greece advanced communication networks, which will contribute to its digital and green transformation.
Η Vodafone acquired in December 2020 the required range for the development of 5G network, starting its long-term journey Vodafone 5G Network, which is currently in full swing. Now, the population coverage of the network exceeds the nationwide 42% and has been activated in the most important urban centers as well as in the most popular tourist destinations of the country.
In addition, it manufactures submarine cables in Aegean and Ionian, which will offer new technological capabilities to almost 1 million inhabitants, thousands of businesses and many millions of visitors to 10 Greek islands, an investment amounting to 40 million.
To alleviate the suffering of our fellow citizens, who were affected by the effects of the pandemic, the company significantly expanded its social contribution, through a series of actions and donations, which exceeded the value of €2.320.000 (free speech, data, messages, satellite channel services, free psychological support calls for topics COVID-19 and domestic violence). At the same time, it provided services to government and public institutions of total estimated value €194.000.
Η Vodafone Greece is committed to a green planet, reducing environmental impact across its entire range of operations, from the design and production of the products and services it promotes to the market, to the use and rejection by its customers. Commits to reduce by 50% in relation to 2019 the greenhouse gas emissions from its direct activities until the end of 2022, already supplied from April 2021 100% of the electricity from renewable sources (certified through guarantees of origin).
Its goal is zero emissions from the entire value chain by 2040, focusing on energy efficiency, waste management based on the principle of reduce-reuse-recycle, the use and promotion of environmentally friendly products and the development of technologies and services that contribute not only in the competitiveness of companies but also in reducing their environmental footprint.
Finally, the Vodafone actively supports diversity and active social inclusion, creating an environment that promotes equal participation and offers opportunities for vocational training and development to all. Indicatively, the company implements policies for parental leave and motherhood, empowering women through connectivity and improving access to education and digital skills for women, girls and society at large.
Η Sustainable Development Report 2020-2021 is presented for the first time based on the company's performance in matters of Environment, Society and Corporate Governance (Environment, Social and Governance -ESG) and has been drafted in accordance with the basic selection of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for the preparation of Sustainable Development Reports.
Its President and CEO Vodafone Greece, K. Harris Broumidis, he pointed out in his message, which accompanies the Sustainable Development Report 2020-2021:
At Vodafone Greece, as responsible and reliable partners and associates of Greek companies, the public sector and each of our customers individually, we have identified our corporate purpose with creating the right conditions for a present and a sustainable future, where no one is left behind.
The entire Sustainable Development Report 2020-2021 HERE
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