E-S-G

Environmental – Social - Governance

Environment - Society - Governance

Our company’s primary concern is the contribution and her active participation in dealing with social and environmental issues.

Adhering to our philosophy in accordance with the above and in combination with the certification as an Approved Economic Entity, inextricably adhere to the basic principles of our company's policy such as

• Our staff provides the best possible coordinated customer support.

• The participation of each partner is based on the principles of the Company Policy.

• Each partner is committed to the Company's Goals and Policies.

• Everyone involved, from leadership to the last employee in the chain must provide the best coordinated support to each customer.

• Protection of human life and the Environment.

• Steady maintenance of Confidentiality towards all our partners.

• Implementation of best Management Practices and Methodologies.

• Use of advanced Technologies and Electronic Processes to facilitate efforts and achievement of objectives.

• Compliance with National, European, and International legal Obligations and Restrictions.

In this context, our company has proceeded with the following actions.

We have posted on the company's website.

a) Our philosophy.

b) Information on the responsible consumption of alcohol.

c) Update on compliance with the Greek Advertising and Labor Code Law 2863/2000 which considers the Greek Advertising and Communication Code.

d) Update of the company's compliance with the provisions of article 18 of EU Regulation 178/21.02.2002 for the indication of the lot number per product on our invoices.

e) Provide ongoing staff training on a weekly basis so that they are always

     1) Informed about international and national developments and challenges regarding the commercial sector and the economy in general.

     2) Prepared in the way of crisis management, to make the right decisions when faced with difficult choices which should be guided by their sound judgement, the right treatment and behavior towards customers and partners, if they always follow the texts provisions and company policy.

In the context of our social orientation, our company delivers goods to clarities.

Have sent 3 pallets of food and materials to those affected by the fires in Evia.

The company provided her support to the event "FOR A GREECE WITH A FUTURE AND CHILDREN" which was held under the auspices of the Hellenic Maritime Chamber, the Municipality of Oinoussa, the Association of Greek Olympians, the National Youth Council, ELDE, the Panhellenic Association of Ship Suppliers and Exporters.

The company provided its support to the "GOOD SEAS WITH HEALTH" event held under the auspices of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Hellenic Olympians Association, the National Youth Council, ELDA, the Panhellenic Association of Ship Suppliers and Exporters, the Hellenic Nutrition Society.

Our company has a contract with the D.Y.P.A. (O.A.E.D.) & various educational institutions as S.V.A.P. and conducts education and training of students who want to join a job, who after an evaluation hires them,

He has implemented Erasmus program with PIRAEUS UNIVERSITY AND "DIVET - Joint Qualifications Exports Specialists via Internet and Social Media" with S.V.A.P.

Also, after the change of the company's PCs, 7 PC terminals with their keyboards and 6 screens were provided to the 1st Special Primary School of Acharno for use in the education of the students.

In the context of environmental responsibility

a) The company recognizes its obligations towards the environment and the need to continuously improve its environmental performance, to achieve a balanced economic development in harmony with the protection of the environment. Its environmental policy focuses on the following:

• Management of the generated solid waste giving priority to their separate collection and recycling.

• Saving energy by developing a system to monitor the consumption of natural resources.

• Continuous information of the staff on environmental matters.

• Training of employees in matters of Environmental Protection.

b) The Company, due to its object - activity (commercial enterprise) does not particularly burden the environment during the transport - use and disposal of its products - goods and services.

Despite of this, in the context of environmental responsibility, transition to green development supporting and defending environmental sustainability, the company has taken care of the following:

• Replacement of all lighting points with LED bulbs.

• An inverter panel has been installed in the elevator.

• All equipment, PC monitors, printers and photocopiers are state-of-the-art with an emphasis on saving energy and people.

• It has recently replaced 80% of its fleet with new anti-pollution technology (hybrids - low consumption - emission of exhaust gases).

• The company separates its waste into different plastic bins (paper green bin - plastics blue bin).

• Has a contract for battery recycling with the Afis company.

• Uses only certified detergents that are friendly to people and the environment.

• TONERS - INK from the printers are recycled.

• Our Suppliers are registered with the E.M.A.

• Our company is registered (code 100209404746) in the "Information System for the monitoring of fluorinated greenhouse gases and substances that destroy the ozone layer" (Government Gazette 1232 B 11.4.2012 – U.P. 18694/658/E. 103) and (Government Gazette 1827B 11.9.2007 – 37411/1829/E.103) of the Ministry of Environment and Energy. (Regulations 517/2014 and 1005/2009).

• Sending the company's photo catalogs with the We Transfer online application to avoid printing in paper form.

 Not printing documents (as e-mail) when not necessary with

                                                   the indication "think before you print"

• Change the consumables of the company's printing machines only when the indicator is "empty" and return them for recycling to the Xerox company.
  
• Changing the company's lamps with a led panel for low energy consumption.
  
• Each of our suppliers is evaluated and approved. Also, in order to be accepted by our company, they must be registered with the E.M.A. (of the National Registry of Producers) (v4496/08-11-2017 directive 94/62/E.K. 29/4/2015 & directive 720/2015 E.K.) is an operational tool for the systematic monitoring of compliance by the producers of packaging and other products with the requirements of the existing legislation regarding the alternative management of the above products.

Finally, the company has:

 • A high-performance 125KVA generator that covers all the electrical loads required for the uninterrupted operation of the company in the event of a power outage.

 • Fire detection system.

 • 11 cubic meter fire pump complex in the basement of the building.

• State-of-the-art recording and remote monitoring system in all internal and external areas of the facilities licensed by the Personal Data Protection Authority.

• State-of-the-art recording and monitoring system and remote temperature and humidity of the cold rooms.

• State-of-the-art alarm system.

• Integrated Food Safety and Hygiene Plan whose implementation is reviewed during the annual HACCP inspection.

• Cleaning and recording program on a daily basis for the entire building unit.

Social responsibility

The term Corporate Social Responsibility refers to the actions of businesses that aim to contribute to addressing social and environmental issues.

Businesses as entities are connected to the social group in which they operate, influencing and being influenced by the data of their time and place of action. Therefore, they are obliged to recognize their responsibility towards society and the environment.

In other words, to observe the principles and values such as:

Respect for people – human dignity and the provision of equal opportunities,

Respect for the environment and improvement of living standards and quality of life.

Our company, after 48 years of continuous presence in the field of alcoholic beverages, has included in its philosophy the principles of social responsibility. In this context, it has recognized the stakeholders (employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, public authorities.) that surround it and are either affected or influence the activities and the achievement of the company's goals.

In the context of our social orientation, our company delivers goods to churches that are useful for offering food at their meals.

 Sending 3 pallets of food and materials to those affected by the fires in Evia.

The company provided its support to the event "FOR A GREECE WITH A FUTURE AND CHILDREN" which was held under the auspices of the Hellenic Maritime Chamber, the Municipality of Oinoussa, the Association of Greek Olympians, the National Youth Council, ELDE, the Panhellenic Association of Ship Suppliers and Exporters.

The company provided its support to the "GOOD SEAS WITH HEALTH" event held under the auspices of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Hellenic Olympians Association, the National Youth Council, ELDA, the Panhellenic Association of Ship Suppliers and Exporters, the Hellenic Nutrition Society.

Our company has a contract with the D.Y.P.A. (O.A.E.D.) & various educational institutions e.g. S.V.A.P. and conducts education and training of students who want to join the workforce and hires them after an evaluation. He has implemented Erasmus program with PIRAEUS UNIVERSITY AND "DIVET - Joint Qualifications Exports Specialists via Internet and Social Media" with S.V.A.P.

Also, after the change of the company's PCs, 7 PC terminals with their keyboards and 6 screens were provided to the 1st  Special Primary School of Acharnes for use in the education of the students.

 Our company sponsored the 54th World Military Sailing Championship which took place from June 7th to 15th in Mikrolimano  where 150 world-renowned athletes participated in the championship.

Our company offered 10 PC monitors to E.E.E.K Special Primary School of  Piraeus.

It also financially supported the replacement of sofas in the common areas and living rooms of the Piraeus Nursing Home.

Working Environment

CARE

• The Company respects the rights of employees and complies with labor legislation. In all the previous years, no control body found violations of the labor legislation

• The company has an internal regulation to the provisions of which all the official and technical staff of the Company are subject, who are connected to it with a dependent work relationship of indefinite or fixed time or an apprenticeship contract etc.

• We ensure a safe working environment for the people working in our company. We provide all the necessary means of protection and organize corresponding training seminars, such as the training of the staff by an expert scientist in the event of an earthquake or fire on how to evacuate the building in a safe manner.

• We grant loans to employees when they request it, complying with the applicable legal provisions, with favorable repayment terms.

• The company shows great interest in the family, financial and health problems of its employees by giving financial support and unpaid leave if requested for long periods.

 • In our company we find ways to meet and celebrate together. Every year we organize an event for the cutting of the king cake, sometimes inside and sometimes outside the company, and the price for the cake is a respectable amount of money.

 • At Christmas and Easter, all employees are given gift-wrapped products sold by our company.

• With the continuous improvement of the computer infrastructure (software) of the company, a feeling of friendliness and security is created for the users.

• The company on a regular basis modernizes its computer equipment in order to improve speed and reduce its negative effects on users, while at the same time replacing all mechanical - electrical - electronic equipment with new generation, creating ideal working conditions

• All employees who come into contact with food have a valid health booklet.

• The company has the following committees:

•  Risk Management Committee. The company has a risk management committee. Basic care to assess the potential risks that the company undertakes, investments, acquisitions, mergers, expansions, etc.
•  Health Committee. In the company, an Employee Health and Safety Committee (E.Y.A.E.) has been established by employee representatives to improve working conditions based on (23280/603/2011) on the health and safety of employees, which is renewed every 2 years .
•  Committee regarding the provision of first aid and fire safety. The company has trained its staff in earthquake-fire issues and applies the Building Fire Protection Regulation P.D. 41 7/5/2018, has posted a site evacuation plan, O.A.S.P. earthquake protection instructions, an escape plan per floor and has set up a first aid and fire safety committee. Finally, the employees make suggestions at the meetings that have been established every week, specifically every Wednesday, on everything that concerns the company's social responsibility, as well as, in general, everything that concerns the operation of the business.

INSPIRATION – ENJOYMENT

We support uniqueness by fostering respect and mutual trust that can turn a corporate goal into personal motivation.

• We attach great importance to equal opportunities and the development of our people so that they can develop professionally and personally, but also to become integral members of our successful course.

• At the end of each year, all employees of the company are evaluated. Employees are rated for their knowledge, ability, diligence, efficiency, willingness, spirit of cooperation, general behavior and loyalty to the company.

• The promotion of equal opportunities (regardless of caste, religion, handicap or other aspects) and the protection of diversity are basic principles of the Company. The Company's Management does not discriminate in recruitment/selection, remuneration, training, assignment of work duties or any other work activities. The factors exclusively taken into account are the individual's experience, personality, theoretical training, qualifications, efficiency and abilities.

The Company urges and recommends that all its employees respect the diversity of every employee or supplier or customer of the Company and not accept any behavior that may create discrimination of any kind. The Company's policy in this area is based on the Guidelines of the OECD or the International Labor Organization (ILO). In 2021, the company employed 21 employees of different genders and ages, and the Company's permanent policy is to provide equal opportunities to employees, regardless of caste, religion, disability or other aspects. The Company's relations with its staff are excellent and there are no labor problems.We support uniqueness by fostering respect and mutual trust that can turn a corporate goal into personal motivation. • We attach great importance to equal opportunities and the development of our people so that they can develop professionally and personally, but also to become integral members of our successful course.

MAVRIKOS IMPORTS S.A. as a family business has created a working environment with an emphasis on the spirit of cooperation and belief in the power of teamwork.

• In our company there is no frequent staff turnover. Employees usually stay for many years and in many cases retire from it. The family atmosphere and the feeling of security are pervasive in our company.

• Our company is actively opposed to child labor. Its basic principle is not to employ minors. This stems from the fact that we have never entered into a labor contract with a minor and neither do we ever intend to hire.

• Due to the nature of the products we sell and our constant effort to evolve and discover new premium products, we proceed with taste tests in which skilled employees of the relevant department of the company take part, testing - rating and commenting on the new items. In many cases they are able to propose ways to promote new products.

INFORMATION - COMMUNICATION

• The management informs all employees immediately about any change made in the company or about anything new concerning the company.

• Investing in essential communication between employees, we are open to the problems and concerns of our colleagues, always trying to provide a solution where possible.

• Every week, the established meeting of employees and management is held in order to inform, discuss the progress of the departments and at the same time the goals are set and the methods and the timetable for their implementation are analysed.

• We encourage internal communication at all levels and directions, always trying to have quick and valid knowledge of the new data of the constantly evolving market, the legal framework and also the social framework in which we operate.

DEVELOPMENT - EMPOWERMENT

The value of education is a cornerstone for our company. Continuous information about the subject of our work is the driving force for progress.

• Employees are encouraged for their individual training according to their job. Also, if needed, the company provides special permits and reduced hours during exams or attending their courses.

• Internal training seminars on the national and EU legislative framework are systematically organized and professional guidance is provided depending on the subject of each department.

• Also, the company makes sure to improve the employees' knowledge by providing them with the opportunity to attend special seminars outside the company. Employees follow developments and are informed about economic developments, new laws, new tactics necessary tools for the orderly performance of their duties. The company has adopted the basic UN Global Impact Principles and the GRI Global Reporting Initiative.

• Human rights

The company supports and respects the protection of international human rights.

 • Labor

The company defends and recognizes the freedom of the right to collective bargaining.The company defends the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor. The company defends the effective abolition of child labor. The company defends the elimination of discrimination in relation to employment and profession.

The company supports a proactive approach to environmental challenges as well as taking initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility. The company encourages the development and dissemination of environmentally friendly technologies.

• Anti-corruption

The company fights corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

Corporate governance

The company applies a set of rules that regulate the operation of the Board of Directors and their relationship with the company's shareholders, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the board of directors. The company pursues responsible management, organization, operation, and control, with the aim of increasing its value and protecting the legal interests of all its shareholders.

The main objective is to achieve the corporate goals, the monitoring and evaluation of corporate risks, as well as the transparency of the actions of the management vis-à-vis the shareholders.

The general philosophy is the decision-making by as many persons as possible and the democratic functioning of the Board of Directors.

The company ensures the equal treatment of all members, provides equal information to all those involved, regardless of their degree of involvement, in the management of the Company.

The Board of Directors has timely information from the community bodies but also from the government officials and the public administration about the upcoming changes - modifications of the entire legal framework concerning the range of its activities and obligations.

So, the Board of Directors has the advantage of preparing the company's adaptation to them in time.

This tactic is considered and appreciated by all the staff who accept the modifications and contribute to the immediate implementation of the decisions so that the company is always on time. That is, a CSR culture has been established between company and employees.

The Company's Board of Directors has established a system of internal control and risk management of the Company to safeguard the investment of the shareholders and the company's property. The internal control system is based on international best practices and is designed and provides sufficient guarantees for the efficient performance of the Company's operations.

It carries out an internal audit on an annual basis in all the company's departments related to the SOP 170 procedure. Which it presents to the Board of Directors.

The Company in the context of certification as an AEO (Approved Economic Entity) has a certified IT infrastructure (HARDWARE & SOFT WARE) from G.G.P.S. which applies high & strict standards and operates with the O.P.S.T. of A.A.D.E.

Rules applied by the company in the context of Corporate Governance are as follows:

Independent members on the Board of Directors.

There are independent members on the Board of Directors who do not own any shares in the company.

Internal Audit Service.

The Internal Audit reads the report of the Internal Audit Committee at the annual General Assembly.

Control Committee.

The company has an audit committee which consists exclusively of independent members of the Board of Directors and is responsible for supervising the work of the internal and external auditors.

Presence of members of the Board of Directors at General Assemblies.

In the company's General Assemblies, and especially in the annual regular and accountable General Assembly of shareholders, all the members of the Board of Directors attend without exception and can answer questions from shareholders.

Risk Management Committee.

The company has a risk management committee. Basic care to evaluate the potential risks that the company undertakes, investments, acquisitions, mergers, expansions, etc.

Corporate Governance Report.

All committees and departments submit a report of their activities to the Board of Directors once a year. The reports are included in the "Board of Directors Report", which is drawn up by the Board of Directors and read by the Chairman at the annual regular General Meeting of shareholders.

Date of holding the Annual General Meeting.

Timely holding of the annual General Assembly up to May 31 and much earlier than the catalytic date (September 10) set by Law 4548/18.

Corporate responsibility action

Our company's security plan describes the security requirements, the necessary actions for their implementation, as well as the necessary administrative and organizational measures. The security plan is subject to regular reviews and revisions, given the rapid development of technological solutions and their application in IT and network systems.

The emergency plan (Disaster recovery plan and contingency plan) refers to the measures, which are applied in cases of emergency, such as the destruction of a computer center.

Security breach incidents are divided into the following categories depending on their degree of severity:

• Problem of severity level 1 means a problem that renders the Information System inactive.

• Problem of severity level 2 meaning a problem which degrades the performance of the Information System or substantially limits the use of.

• Problem of severity level 3 means a problem that causes minimal impact on the use of the Information System.

Fair Use & Ethics Policy

Our company's Fair Use & Ethics Policy concerns the use of Information Systems and Information Technology, such as access to computer systems and digital equipment, personal and portable PCs, servers, printers, scanners, software, network and internet services and applications, databases and other information systems, web pages, the telephone network and its devices, business e-mail and Internet access.

PC security plan (security plan)

Our company's security plan describes the security requirements, the necessary actions for their implementation, as well as the necessary administrative and organizational measures. The security plan is subject to regular reviews and revisions, given the rapid development of technological solutions and their application in IT and network systems.

Based on the above measures and security plans we have been certified with ISO 27001 (IT Information Management System)

The company has a Whistle-Blower system and in article 9 paragraph 14 of the company regulation it is provided that.

All employees must immediately report in any way, either in writing or verbally by name or anonymously, to the Compliance Coordinator any suspicion they have of a violation of the terms of article 100C of Law 2960/01 and of the K.Y.A.DSTEP D 1075428 5-21-18 Official Gazette 1813 (on due diligence), as well as the policy of the procedures provided by the said A.Y.O. by another employee (colleague) or an approved customer or supplier.

Finally, the company applies DUE DILIGENCE as regards its customers-suppliers in accordance with the provisions of para. c, no. 9 DSTEP 1075428/18 K.Y.A. and of DSTEP D 1008427/15.1.2020 e