Environmental actions by the TITAN Group and the Paul and Alexandra Kanellopoulou Foundation

A multi-level action plan, totaling 1 million euros, was presented today by the Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulou Foundation and the TITAN Group as part of their national effort to rehabilitate fire-affected areas and plan prevention actions for the future.

The presentation took place at the TITAN factory in Kamari, Boeotia, in the presence of the Minister of Environment & Energy, Mr. Costas Skrekas, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Mr. Christos Stylianidis, the Secretary General of Forests, Mr. Konstantinos Aravonis and Mr. Forest Environment, Mr. Evangelos Goudoufas, who were welcomed by Ms. Alexandra Papalexopoulou, Vice President of the Executive Committee of the TITAN Group and Mr. Nellos Kanellopoulos, President of the Pavlos Foundation and Alexandra Kanellopoulou. The presentation was also attended by Mr. Konstantinos Kartalis, Professor of the Department of Physical Environment, EKPA and Mr. Efthymios Lekkas, Professor of the Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, EKPA, as well as Ms. Alexia Nikiforaki, Vice President of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature , who described the work they have undertaken under the action plan. At the same time, part of the mobile equipment delivered to the fire brigade was presented.

The Pavlos and Alexandras Kanellopoulou Foundation and the TITAN Group, due to the widespread fires that hit the country in the summer of 2021, were formed to support in a targeted and effective way the collective effort for a sustainable future.

As a result, the P. & A Foundation. Kanellopoulou implements the following actions:

-Contribution to the Reconstruction Program of Northern Evia.

-Provision of 2 special vehicles of Firefighting and Civil Protection for the Region of Central Macedonia.

Elaboration and execution of an educational program for informing and sensitizing the citizens for the prevention of fires, in collaboration with the EEPF.

At the same time, TITAN, in close and direct cooperation with the local authorities and the competent bodies in all the areas adjacent to its activities, is already proceeding with:

Disposal of a total of 50 silo vehicles, which have been converted into water tanks with a capacity of 30 sq.m. each, for the supply of firefighting vehicles in the Regions of Attica (specifically Western Attica), Western Greece, Central Macedonia, Crete and Central Greece.

-3 open water tanks with a capacity of 40 sq.m. each to facilitate the rapid supply of firefighting helicopters (these tanks are placed in the company’s quarry facilities in the Regions of Western Greece, Central Macedonia, Central Greece).

-Climatic risk assessment studies in neighboring areas of the factories Drepanos, Efkarpia, Kamari, in collaboration with EKPA and the National Observatory of Athens, in order to use the valuable knowledge to properly prepare everyone and avoid similar phenomena in the future.

“Today I had the opportunity to be informed by the managements of TITAN and the Pavlos and Alexandras Kanellopoulos Foundation about the progress of the actions they are implementing, after the catastrophic fires of last summer”, said during the presentation of the actions and the torpedo vehicles, the Minister of Environment & Energy, Costas Skrekas He added: “The TITAN cement industry and the Pavlou and Alexandra Kanellopoulou Foundation have embraced from the outset the national effort to rebuild the fire-affected areas. In cooperation with EKPA and the National Observatory, they also carry out studies and implement awareness and training programs in order to accelerate the natural regeneration of forest areas and the prevention of fires. , both their social sensitivity and the value of responsibility for the Environment in an Open Society like the Greek one. adaptation of forest ecosystems to the effects of the climate crisis and regeneration protection of our natural wealth. We consider it a moral obligation and duty to preserve our forests, which are our natural heritage, and to pass them on in the best possible condition to the next generations. ”

For his part, o Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos Stylianidis, said: “I would like to thank TITAN and the Pavlos and Alexandras Kanellopoulos Foundation for their kind offer. An offer that highlights the importance of synergies in dealing with the climate crisis. Because cooperation plays a key role in our approach It is at the heart of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.Cooperation with civil society, companies and organizations that stand out with their activities, such as TITAN and the Kanellopoulos Foundation.Cooperation with the scientific community.Cooperation with voluntary organizations and Collaboration at every level: prevention, preparedness, resilience The challenges facing climate change require us to join forces and act together Why natural disaster risk management cannot be achieved only from a player.Again warm thanks for this t as a commendable initiative “.

THE Mr. Nellos Kanellopoulos, President of the Pavlos and Alexandras Kanellopoulos Foundation “At the Pavlou and Alexandra Kanellopoulou Foundation, we take for granted our participation in the national effort to rebuild areas affected by forest fires, as well as the planning of preventive actions to prevent new ones.” the total amount of 1 million euros that we committed together with Titan, in the provision of firefighting equipment, the contribution to the Reconstruction Program of Northern Evia, as well as the implementation of an information and awareness program for fire prevention. a symbolic way to express our admiration and gratitude to all those who go beyond themselves every day to contribute to the place and to our fellow human beings. ”

THE Mrs. Alexandra Papalexopoulou, Vice President of the Executive Committee of TITAN Group“After last year ‘s catastrophic fires, it is becoming even clearer that climate change will bring us more and more often faced with such threatening phenomena. Titan’ s commitment to the environment and society dictates that we treat catastrophe as Opportunity for positive action and learning useful lessons for the future.With feelings of respect and gratitude, we provide Regional Authorities and Civil Protection agencies with the necessary equipment for immediate intervention and undertake studies for the present and future of our natural environment and the protection of human life and property “.