The Aktor Group announced its 2025 Sustainability Report, documenting its dynamic transformation and its progress toward a more sustainable and efficient operating model, as highlighted in the related press release.
The group places climate change mitigation and adaptation at the core of its strategy and is moving forward with the design of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy as part of the “AKTOR Decarbonization Strategy 2030,” with the goal of gradually reducing its carbon footprint.
To achieve this goal, it has implemented appropriately certified tools and modern mechanisms across the full range of its activities, such as Climate Resilience Analysis and the Biodiversity Impact Assessment (Biodiversity Impact Assessment). These mechanisms enhance its ability to identify risks, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and strengthen the long-term resilience of its operations.
Best Practices for the Circular Economy
At construction sites, the Aktor Group implements structured waste management systems, with an emphasis on reducing the volume of excavation, construction, and demolition (ECD) waste sent to landfills through the reuse and recycling of materials, where technically feasible.
It is also moving forward with the design of a comprehensive circular economy framework, which is scheduled to be phased in starting in 2027, incorporating modern practices in circular production, responsible procurement, and efficient resource management.
In addition, alongside other initiatives, the group is developing a strategy to create shared value with local communities, while planning to implement a Group-wide Biodiversity Policy.
Sustainable Development Strategy
These initiatives are part of the Group’s Sustainable Development Strategy, which sets the framework for the responsible development of its activities by combining environmental and social priorities. The goal is to create long-term value for society and its shareholders, as well as to have a positive impact in all regions where it operates.
Recognition from EcoVadis
This progress is also reflected in the Aktor Group’s first assessment by the international sustainability rating agency EcoVadis, in which the group earned the Silver Award.
With this distinction, the group not only exceeded its initial target but also achieved the Silver rating ahead of schedule. This achievement places the group in the top 15% of companies in the industry worldwide that were assessed through the EcoVadis platform, confirming the consistent integration of sustainability principles into its operations and strategy.
Sustainable Development Achievements
Environment
Green Energy: A significant 35% increase was recorded in energy production from Renewable Energy Sources (RES), which reached 47,000 MWh compared to 36,000 MWh the previous year.
Reduction in Fossil Fuels: Energy consumption from fossil fuels decreased significantly by 15%, falling to 238,000 MWh from 283,000 MWh.
Water Resource Management: The volume of water recycled and reused increased by 8%, reaching nearly 140,000 cubic meters ($m^3$) compared to 130,000 $m^3$ in the previous period.
Waste Management: The group achieved the recycling and reuse of 91% of the total volume of excavation, construction, and demolition (ECD) waste at its projects.
Governance
Equality in Management: Female representation in senior management was strengthened, with the percentage increasing from 23% to 30%.
Human Resources Development: Total employee training hours saw a 52% increase. At the same time, the new online training platform, AKTOR Drive, became fully operational.
ESG Culture: Targeted training sessions on ESG criteria were conducted at the group level, along with specialized seminars for key internal working groups.
Sustainable Supply Chain: The Procurement Policy was revised to incorporate stricter sustainability criteria in the evaluation of suppliers.
Society
Local and Cultural Support: The Group funded and actively supported initiatives to strengthen local communities, youth, sports, and vulnerable social groups, as well as to preserve historical heritage and culture.
Pay Equity: The gender pay gap was kept at a particularly low rate of 4.40%, outperforming the initial target of 5%.
Investment in the Next Generation: The innovative, large-scale corporate scholarship program AKTOR4The Future was implemented. The program fully covered the cost of graduate studies at universities in Greece and abroad, while also guaranteeing scholarship recipients a job within the group for five years.