Sustainable development at the core of IPTO strategy

IPTO Group is proceeding for the second consecutive year with the publication of the annual Sustainable Development Report. This year’s Report, with a reference year of 2020, is a comprehensive review of the Group’s performance in terms of sustainable development, focusing on society and the environment.

Despite the challenges of the health and climate crisis, IPTO ensures business continuity in the full range of its activities. In 2020 the Operator achieved significant milestones for the development of the Transmission System with the contracting and completion of critical electrical infrastructure and the maturation of the electricity market with the successful launch and operation of the Target Model. Now, the new sustainable development strategy and the inclusion of IPTO in the newly established ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) index of the Athens Stock Exchange reflects the Group’s commitment to the goals of sustainability and sustainability, as defined by the United Nations.

A key priority of the Administrator is to continuously enhance transparency regarding the disclosure of data on sustainable development issues. For this reason, the new Report includes – on a voluntary basis – additional indicators of the GRI Standards and incorporates for the first time selected indicators of the SASB Standards regarding the performance of the Group at the level of corporate governance and operation.

The President and CEO of IPTO, Manos Manousakis, stated in this regard: “Our vision is the development of solid infrastructure and the shielding of the country’s electrical system in the midst of energy transition, digital transformation and climate crisis. As part of this effort, the open line of communication We work responsibly and with respect for the people, the environment and the local communities in the areas where we operate. “Natural disasters. By adopting the principles of sustainable development across the range of our activities, we create value for shareholders, consumers and society as a whole.”