2014 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

GRI-G4 INDICES

Tables’  Reference Symbols

  the Annual Report 2014, at: http://www.helpe.gr/en/media-center/company-publications/annual-report/

  the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2014, at: http://www.helpe.gr/en/media-center/company-publications/annual-financial-report-for-fiscal-year/

  this Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2014

  the Group’s Code of Conduct, at: http://www.helpe.gr/en/media-center/company-publications/rest-group-publications/

  the Group’s Internal Labor Regulations (available only at intranet).

GRI
Brief Description
Ext. Assurance
Reference at/ Additional comments

Strategy and Analysis

G4-1

Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization about the relevance of sustainability to the organization and the organization’s strategy for addressing sustainability

 p. 5-6 (Message to Shareholders), 13 (Strategic Objectives),  14 (Focus on CSR)

 p. 9-10 ("OUR APPROACH" section, CEO Message)

 p. 159-160 (Strategic Goals and Prospects)

G4-2

Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities

 Financial risk management  p. 33-39
        Business Environment  p. 142-145
        Business Review  p. 146-147
        Review by Segment  p. 148-151
        Risk Management  p. 154- 157  & 162-164
        Strategic Goals and Prospects p. 161-162

 p.  13-14 (Strategic Objectives 2013-2017),
        p. 65-69 (Risk Management)

Main impacts, risks and opportunities for the Environment: see indicator G4-EC2, for financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organization's activities due to climate change.

The Group’s companies, locally, evaluate opportunities and risks:

EKO and HF

The EKO’s and HF’s risk management system  is designed to identify and manage potential threats and opportunities that arise, promptly and efficiently. One of the risks, both EKO and HF frequently encounter is the competition received from other oil marketing companies, which often make competitive prices alliances. However, both EKO and HF are following their own marketing strategy; based on  leading technology fuels and excellent fuel level of service; ensuring  competitive advantage and value to their customers.

In 2014, the Group significantly increased the number of COMO petrol stations, from 90 to 139, while, synergies implemented among the two marketing networks, EKO and HF, for the achievement of safe and efficient product transport, with competitive cost; the rational operation of the customers network and the reduction of the cost of supporting services.

In particular, the retail sector made significant improvement in profitability, while the sectors of industrial customers, LPG, aviation and shipping fuels  increased their performance, despite the difficult environment, by operating costs reduction and targeted marketing policy.

For 2015, the objective is to increase the market share of the Group's trading companies while improving operating profitability and liquidity. The main axes of the targeted competitiveness improvement is the optimization of operations and the further of the value offered to the consumer, with innovative products and high quality services at competitive prices.

HP CYPRUS

The company was affected by the recessionary environment and the problems of the financial system that had a negative impact on sales volumes. However, profitability improved due to the reduction of operating costs. Enhancing efficiency and reducing exposure to credit risks remain key priorities for 2015.

The new VTTV terminal at Vasilico (on the south coast between Larnaca and Limassol) with a capacity of 550,000m3 of white products has commenced operations in December 2014.  Within the 1Q of 2015 the new Petrolina terminal (local oil company – 80,000m3) is also expected to be operational. A decision has been taken to relocate within the next few months about 120,000m3 of Cyprus strategic reserves from Larnaca to VTTV.

It is more than evident that the operation of these two terminals will increase the pressure by the government to the oil companies which own terminals at Larnaca to close down their terminals and relocate to Vasilico.

Furthermore the possible storage of product stocks by various international traders at VTTV, may pose a threat to HPC and the other existing marketing companies. 

In addition  the government is stepping up the pressure for the relocation of the LPG terminals from Larnaca. The four LPG companies with terminals at Larnaca have conducted and submitted to the government a feasibility study regarding the construction and operation of a new LPG terminal facility at Vasilico. No firm decisions have been taken yet.

OKTA supplies approximately 50% of the fuel needs of the domestic market. In addition, its significant storage capacity serves as a safety mechanism for the uninterrupted supply of fuel in the markets where it operates, (Kosovo, Serbia & Albania).

OKTA’s sustainable profitability depends on its ability to remain competitive in a market where barriers to entry are low, while at the same time it manages its facilities and installations as efficiently as possible, in order to maintain its role as a secure supplier. OKTA has the possibility to increase its market share by exploiting its infrastructure and the competitive terms it maintains with its supplier.  Additionally, OKTA seeks to increase its profitability by completing a number of transformation projects already launched and affecting its operations and organizational structure.

OKTA’s transformation to a trading company has emphasized the importance of the commercial targets in its strategy.

EKO BULGARIA

No significant changes in the legal and economic environment that could lead to influence over the company’s sustainability and stakeholders. Political environment is stable, macroeconomic indexes remained within the frame of the prognosis.

Strategic Risks:

a. Delay with the network expansion for administrative, strategic and geopolitical reasons;

b. Further aggressive competition on the Retail Market that might bring the volumes and margins further down, which is especially sensitive in the current thin margins framework;

c. Wholesale Pressure on the part of major competitors (including the LPG market), which might obstruct our plans for future development;

d. The eventual loss of the EKO Petroleum network after the expiration of the lease period;

Opportunities:

a. Expansion of the PS network and gaining additional market share;

b. Gara Yana depot construction, which will improve our presence on the LPG wholesale market and will further boost our Retail margins;

c. Idle assets disposals, which will support our investment plans by releasing significant amounts of cash;

d. Further measures against the grey economy share, which will redirect potential customers to our network;

e. Development and Expansion of the Loyalty programs;

f. Introduction of new lines of product and further expansion in current business lines like lubricants, petrochemicals and C&I market;

The targets for the next periods include sustainable growth of sales, improvement of profitability, together with network development and increase of market share..

EKO SERBIA

EKO retail network is among 4 strongest in oil industry in SERBIA, considered as innovative and fast reacting to market needs.. Market perception of EKO Serbia is that it is international brand, dynamic, modern company, implementing novelties trough network of retail sales, providing benefits to customers, value for money products and services.

Main strengths of EKO SERBIA are high level of service, good location of EKO petrol stations, trained personnel, efficient operating procedures, introduction of new diversified products. On the other side, the relatively smaller than main competitors network is EKO weakness.

One of the market weaknesses, for EKO SERBIA and other companies is the dependence on NIS and depot holding importers. Risk also comes from the ban on direct imports by tanker, or any type of  wholesale, without owned or leased storage facilities; due to changes in the interpretation and implementation of the new legislation.

Slower economic recovery and high fuel prices resulted in further drop in demand, but at a smaller rate than in previous years. EKO Serbia still has potential to grow, to increase market share and higher margin fuel sales share among product portfolio, as well to become No. 3 in the market through extension of distribution network.

JUGOPETROL

Jugopetrol managed to significantly increase its profitability through successful organic restructuring, which included moving the headquarters of the company from Kotor in Podgorica, despite the difficulties facing the local economy. There was a slight decline in volumes of retail sales amid increased competition in the form of service stations of the competing networks. Challenges in Montenegro fuels market is expected to continue in 2015.

Organisational Profile

G4-3

Report the name of the organization

HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group

 p. 2, 96

 p. 92 ("OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section, Contact Details for the Report)

G4-4

Report the primary brands, products, and services

 p. 60-62 ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Markets-Products)

 p. 138-142

 p. 43-58

G4-5

Report the location of the organization’s headquarters

8A Chimarras str., 151 25 Maroussi, Greece

 p. 8

 p. 96

G4-6

Report the number of countries where the organization operates, and names of countries where either the organization has significant operations or that are specifically relevant to the sustainability topics covered in the report

 

 p. 7 (table 1.1 at "OUR APPROACH" section), p. 11 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Performance Summary) , p. 60-61 ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Markets-Products)

 p. 9, 34-58

Group’s companies included in this Report and countries with significant operations:

1 HELPE Greece
EKO
HF
DIAXON
ASPROFOS
2 OKTA AD SKOPJE FYROM
3 HP CYPRUS Cyprus
4 JUGOPETROL Montenegro
5 EKO BULGARIA Bulgaria
6 EKO SERBIA Serbia

 

G4-7

Report the nature of ownership and legal form

HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group,

HELLENIC PETROLEUM SA

 p. 25

 p. 167

Major shareholders (>5%)

(on 31/12/2014) %
Greek State 35.48%
Paneuropean Oil and Industrial Holdings S.A. 42.57%
Institutional Investors (Greek) 8.5%
Institutional Investors (Foreigners) 5.35%
Retail Investors 8.09%

 

G4-8

Report the markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of customers and beneficiaries)

 p. 35-58

 σελ. 11 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Performance Summary), 60-61 ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Markets-Products), see also indicator G4-6

The following Table, indicatively for 3 companies, presents sales breakdown per type of customer:

Sales breakdown by customer type

CUSTOMER ΕΚΟ HF JUGOPETROL HP CYPRUS
Service stations 36.43% 91.19% 56% 60.9%
Industrial customers 20.56% 8.78% 13% 13.5%
3rd party petrol stations     31%  
LPG 2.21%     5.3%
Aviation fuels 23.16%     15.7%
Shipping fuels 16.95%     4.4%
Lubricants 0.69% 0.02%   0.2%

 

G4-9

Report the scale of the organization, including:

  • Total number of employees
  • Total number of operations
  • Net sales
  • Total capitalization broken down in terms of debt and equity
  • Quantity of products or services provided

 p. 11-14, 41-42, 146-151

 p. 11, 12, 39, 85-95

p. 11 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Performance Summary)

  Employees as of 31.12.2014 Net sales Total capitalization Quantity of products provided
ΟΚΤΑ 454 € 354.4 m. equity € 64.9 m, net debt €15.9 m. 516,000 ΜT
HP CYPRUS 53

€288.369 m.

equity € 52.453 εκ., net debt € 0.0 m. 365,000 ΜΤ
EKO BULGARIA 56 €350.5 m. E1quity € 30.8 εκ., net debt €28.5 m. 374,700 ΜΤ
EKO SERBIA 35

€172.7 m.

equity  €17  m.,

net debt €28.0 m.

126,140 ΜΤ
JUGOPETROL 142

€ 172.752 m.

equity  €86.983 m.,  net debt €0 m.

209,070 ΜΤ
ΕΛΠΕ 1877 €8,750 m. equity €1,177 m, debt €2,771 m.

15.091 εκ MT

(Refining + Petrochemicals)

ΕΚΟ 271 €1,665 m. equity € 156 m. debt € 170 m. 2.351  εκ MT
HF 201 € 579 m. equity €97.6 m.,  debt € 88 m 0.741 εκ MT

 

G4-10

a. Report the total number of employees by employment contract and gender.

b. Report the total number of permanent employees by employment type and gender.

c. Report the total workforce by employees and supervised workers and by gender.

d. Report the total workforce by region and gender.

e. Report whether a substantial portion of the organization’s work is performed by workers who are legally recognized as self-employed, or by individuals other than employees or supervised workers, including employees and supervised employees of contractors.

f. Report any significant variations in employment numbers (such as seasonal variations in employment in the tourism or agricultural industries).

  p. 11 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Performance Summary), 20 ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Working at our Group)

Normally there are no seasonal workers. EKO is an exception because of staff seasonal changes (fixed term contracts) at the premises of airports.

Workforce breakdown by gender & employment contract:

GROUP (Workforce breakdown by gender & employment contract):

Contract type M F Total
Indefinite 2638 633 3271
Fixed time 40 24 64
Full time 2678 656 3334
Part time 0 1 1

Detailed workforce breakdowns by gender & employment contract:

Contract type HELPE ΕΚΟ HF ASPROFOS
M F M F M Γ Α Γ
Indefinite 1636 227 174 97 123 56 92 57
Fixed time 8 6 0 0 13 9 1 0
Part time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

 

Contract type DIAXON EKO BULGARIA JUGOPETROL EKO SERBIA HP CYPRUS ΟΚΤΑ
M F M F M F M F M F M F
Indefinite 81 15 30 26 90 38 15 20 33 17 364 80
Fixed time 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 3 0 8 2
Part time 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Contracted personnel 81 15 30 26 142 45 0 0 0 0 0 18

The Group’s companies, in order to cover specific needs (such as administrative work, financial or technical support) employ contracted / self-employed personnel.
In case of such contracted personnel there is a relevant reference in the above tables. Indicative activities delegated to contracted / self-employed personnel are:

  • Ancillary and support work related to  packaging
  • Industrial facilities cleaning
  • Utility maintenance
  • Secretarial support
  • Cleaning of offices
  • Security services
  • Gardening
  • Informatics support, electrician issues 
G4-11

Report the percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements

 

 p. 28 ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Human Rights and Labour Relations)

Number of employee unions (per company) and percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements (on average 87%):

Company No %
HELPE 1 86%
ΕΚΟ 1 86%
HF 1 55%
ASPROFOS 1 95%
DIAXON 1 96%
EKO BULGARIA N/A
JUGOPETROL 1 93%
OKTA 1 97%
HP CYPRUS 3 75%
EKO SERBIA N/A
G4-12

Describe the organization’s supply chain

 P. 41, (see also http://www.helpe.gr/en/media-center/company-publications/annual-report/ Annual Report 2013, p. 20)

 p. 67 ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Supply Chain/ Responsible Procurements)

We are an energy Group and thousands of suppliers are engaged in our supply chain; regarding products and services required to operate our industrial facilities & serve our customers in our diverse areas of operation. We maintain a complex inflow of  materials, equipment, services, transportation and IT, communications and other technology support systems.

We try to extend our purchases  from local suppliers (see Tables 6.2 at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section, Investing in the Community). Typical partners of our supply chain  are: suppliers of: raw material  (crude oil,  chemicals), industrial  equipment and materials, IT equipment and services, , industrial services, general goods and services,  of land/sea transportation services.

Supply of crude by source 2011 2012 2013 2014
Russia 32% 32% 54% 41%
Iran 32% 32%    
Iraq 1% 5% 12% 17%
Caspian Pipeline Consortium 9% 12% 11%  
Libya 7% 7% 9% 2%
Egypt       9%
Kazakstan       22%
Other 19% 12% 14% 9%
G4-13

Report any significant changes during the reporting period regarding the organization’s size, structure, ownership, or its supply chain

 p. 6 ("OUR APPROACH" section)

There have been no significant changes in size, structure or ownership.

OKTA:  

Refining operation was stopped in January 2013. The company has managed to transform from an inflexible and inefficient heavy industry into a fast-moving, customer-focused logistics and trading company. The company is listed on the national Stock Exchange.

HP CYPRUS:

Opening of three new service stations. Expanded the circle of suppliers through collaboration with the Group’s Procurement Division.

EKO Serbia:

There were not significant change comparing to previous report period.

Jugopetrol:

Company’s HQs were  transferred from Kotor to Podgorica

EKO Bulgaria

Since 16.10.2014 the Company has started working with a new supplier Petrol AD Bulgaria. The relationships with suppliers are constant since all the suppliers’ contracts  provide for a period between 2 to 4 years. The contract with Naftex Petrol expired on 31.12.2014.

Commitments to external initiatives

G4-14

Report whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organization

 p. 57 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Installations Certifications), see also indicator G4-2 for risk management

The proactive approach and the precautionary principle are essentially assured by the risk assessment, the implementation of international standards and the resulting inspections, 1st party audits planned by GHSED  & Internal Auditing, regular external inspections.

Regarding the use of chemicals, the required Risk Management Measures are recorded for each identified use, based on the corresponding exposure scenarios that are developed in order to reduce or avoid direct and indirect exposure of humans (workers and consumers) and the different environmental systems. Risk management measures are implemented within the premises of HELLENIC PETROLEUM and communicated to downstream users through extensive safety data sheets of products.

The scheduled public opinion surveys ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiallity Assessment and "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section), the employees’ – partners’ –customers’ satisfaction surveys ("OUR PEOPLE" section, "SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section), the risk assessment (indicator G4-2) and the quality, environmental, health and safety policies ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Installations Certifications) confirm a proactive approach.

Moreover:

HP CYPRUS: with the adoption of international standards/management systems HPC ensures the safe and professional conduct of its operations. Risk assessments are conducted for all the main operations at the facilities and retail stations.

OKTA:

  • Implementation of national legislation in HSE issues and Best Available Techniques (BATs)
  • Approved IPPC Permits
  • Continuous adaptation and education of personnel in order to attain maximum performance in HSE
  • Monitoring of the quality of potable, waste and underground waters
  • Revision of risk assessment of job position
  • Health preventive medical check-ups (periodical and systematic) according to Risk assessment of job positions
  • Steady organization adaptation and education of the personnel in order to attain maximum effect in HSE through monthly drills in accordance with different fire scenarios
  • Risk assessment from natural disasters and other accidents - qualitative and quantitative analysis of data and possible risks for occurring natural disasters and other accidents, prediction of further development of events and consequences
  • Plan for safety and rescue based on the risk assessment for natural disasters, current, operational and technological risks, safety risks including Incident management team and respond forces
  • Rulebook for safety from fire and explosions
  • Seveso Study (in progress)
  • Cleaning of sludge pools (in progress)

Furthermore, HR applies the "precautionary principle" in all its areas of operation (HR planning, selection and recruitment, training & development, succession planning, evaluation, reward) to prevent any risks of its areas of operation.

In the area of procurement, "the precautionary principle" is one of the basic principles of operations and included in the formulation of specific procurement strategy, giving particular consideration to smooth and uninterrupted supply under the best economic conditions and always in accordance with the approved procurement manual.

EKO BULGARIA:

Ongoing approaches (such as training, competitive pricing and promotional activities) ensure that our partners comply with corporate policy and regulations, confirm the loyalty of our customers and improve sales methods. Regular test of fuel samples, in independent laboratories, confirm the quality of the products.

EKO Serbia is present on Serbian market for 12 years and in this period beside network building has introduced many novelties in terms of products and services. Before any  implementation following steps are required:

  • Defining responsible person/team for certain projects
  • Deep analysis of the market request and need for product or service
  • Economic view of the project, investment, ROI, sources needed
  • Organizing pilot project when and if possible
  • Evaluation of project results and measurement and revision after it start
  • Further monitoring and development of a standard  operating procedures for new project in order to have business case for next to come
G4-15

List externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or which it endorses

 p. 57 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Installations Certifications) presents standards voluntarily adopted.

 P. 72

The adoption and implementation of international standards, codes and best practices constitutes a dynamic approach to the study of potential risks. These standards, codes and practices, that  are fully aligned with the strategic objectives of the Group, we are committed to apply,  diffuse and integrate them into all our operations and policies.

Indicatively, these standards and codes include the:

  • “SustainableGreece 2020’’ initiative – Signing Charter for a Sustainable Greece on April 29, 2014
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G4 indicators) as well as the specific Oil & Gas Sector Supplement.
  • United Nations’ Global Compact (UNGC) principles & criteria.
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 International Standards.
  • ISGOTT safety guide.
  • ISM Standards.
  • Internal Labour Regulation and the Group’s Code of Conduct.

Furthermore, the subsidiaries follow national or local standards and initiatives; e.g.

HP CYPRUS implements the regulations:  LCA SEVESO II Directive studies (Obligatory, since 2005),  LCA Oil Spill Response (Obligatory, since1991). Also, a continuous cooperation  (since 1960) with Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) is in place.

ASPROFOS implements systems and procedures for data safety.

DIAXON implements the standard  BRC/IOP Issue 4: Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials.

G4-16

List memberships of associations (such as industry associations) and national or international advocacy organizations

The Group, in the context of its operation and the implementation of its strategy for sustainable development,  funds and /or participates in administrative bodies of  associations and organisations, see "OUR APPROACH" section, Memberships & Participations in Common Actions.

Identified material aspects & boundaries

G4-17

a. List all entities included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents.

b. Report whether any entity included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents is not covered by the report.

 p. 170-173

 p 6-7 ("OUR APPROACH" section, boundaries)

G4-18

a. Explain the process for defining the report content and the Aspect Boundaries.

b. Explain how the organization has implemented the Reporting Principles for Defining Report Content.

 p. 6-7 ("OUR APPROACH" section), 12 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiality Assessment)

G4-19

List all the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content.

 p. 12 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiality Assessment)

G4-20

For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary within the organization

 p. 12 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiality Assessment), 94 (GRI-G4 Indicators, DMAs)

All Material Aspects presented at GRI-G4 Indicators apply equally to all of our operations and entities as shown in Table 1.1 ("OUR APPROACH" section).

Moreover, GRI-G4 Indicators-DMAs presents whether the selected material aspects are material within and/or outside the Group. 
 

G4-21

For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary outside the organization

 p. 12 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiality Assessment), 94 (GRI-G4 Indicators, DMAs)

All Material Aspects presented in GRI-G4 Indicators apply equally to all of our operations and entities as shown in Table 1.1 ("OUR APPROACH" section).

Moreover, GRI-G4 Indicators-DMAs  presents whether the selected material aspects are material within and/or outside the Group. 

G4-22

Report the effect of any restatements of information provided in previous reports, and the reasons for such restatements.

 p. 6 ("OUR APPROACH" section)

No information restatements.

G4-23

Report significant changes from previous reporting periods in the Scope and Aspect Boundaries.

 p. 6-7 ("OUR APPROACH" section)

No significant changes.

Stakeholder engagement

G4-24

Provide a list of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization.

 p. 13-14 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Stakeholders)

Furthermore, Chart 1.2 at "OUR APPROACH" section-Materiality Assessment, presents the stakeholders involved in the ''Materiality Analysis 2013’’, while Table 1.4 at "OUR APPROACH" section-Stakeholders, presents approaches to interface with stakeholder groups.

G4-25

Report the basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage.

 p. 13-14 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Stakeholders)

G4-26

Report the organization’s approach to stakeholder engagement, including frequency of engagement by type and by stakeholder group, and an indication of whether any of the engagement was undertaken specifically as part of the report preparation process.

 p. 13-14 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Stakeholders)

Furthermore, Chart 1.2 at "OUR APPROACH" section-Materiality Assessment, presents the stakeholders involved in the ''Materiality Analysis 2013’’, while Table 1.4 at "OUR APPROACH" section-Stakeholders, presents approaches to interface with stakeholder groups.

These approaches are consistently integrated into the Group's strategy for sustainable development.

Moreover indicative approaches of Group companies are:

ΟΚΤΑ:

With suppliers: Regular communication through personal contacts and discussions are part of the Procurement Department’s operation aiming to enhance cooperation through a constructive dialogue and exchange of information and experience from the existing cooperation.

With customers/fuel stations owners: Scheduled communication through the sales consultants at least once a month. During the visit, potential deficiencies are identified or corrective actions noticed at previous audits are monitored. On an annual basis  especially in areas concerning image, safety, products promotion etc., station owners are rewarded.

With employees: Through the ΟΚΤΑ’s web page the employees are daily updated with business news related to the activities of the company and Group, (information, announcements, articles). Also, the most important news & announcements are posted on bulletin boards on specific landmarks in all buildings of the company. The employees’ approach is mainly through electronic invitations/ information; individual or group invitation depending on the audience and the type of event.

Moreover:

  • Periodical meetings with employees’ representatives.
  • Periodical meetings with relevant authorities (stock exchange etc.)
  • Open and transparent communication with media, publishing regular press releases, interviews and PR articles on internet portals, business magazines, daily newspapers, etc.
  • Online and door-to-door surveys were conducted in order to inspect the public and local community opinion about OKTA.

HP CYPRUS

Written communication to all employees is performed through email and also with posting on notice board.

As per purchasing procedures every year allsuppliers/vendors are re-evaluated

EKO BULGARIA:

Customers’ communication takes place through qualitative and quantitative surveys (such as Brand Vitality Tracking, loyalty driving assessment).

JUGOPETROL:

Customers’ communication takes place through qualitative and quantitative surveys (such as  GFK’ survey in 2014 focused on drivers and particularly on guests of service stations).

EKO SΕRBIA:

  • Press conferences
  • Direct contact with media answering questions about fuels, products and services
  • Organization of discussions with various Focus group
  • Events organization
  • On line, on site and phone customer service 24/7
  • ATL, BTL and other promo activities
G4-27

Report key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement, and how the organization has responded to those key topics and concerns, including through its reporting. Report the stakeholder groups that raised each of the key topics and concerns.

The key topics that stakeholders raised are reflected in the material issues we have chosen to report this year, (§ 1.3).

 p.12 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiality Assessment)

Report Profile

G4-28

Reporting period for information provided.

Calendar year January - December.

 p. 6 ("OUR APPROACH" section)

G4-29

Date of most recent previous report.

Posted on Group’s web site in Jul. 2014, concerning the period Jan-Dec 2013.

 p. 6 ("OUR APPROACH" section)

G4-30

Reporting cycle.

Annual (01.01 – 31.12)

 p. 6 ("OUR APPROACH" section)

G4-31

Provide the contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents.

Ms Rania Soulaki, Group CSR Director

E-mail: rsoulaki@helpe.gr

Tel: +30 210 6302894

Fax: +30 210 6302573

 p. 92 ("OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section, Contact Details for the Report)

GRI Content Index

G4-32

a. Report the ‘in accordance’ option the organization has chosen

b. Report the GRI Content Index for the chosen option

c. Report the reference to the   External Assurance Report

in accordance with the G4 Comprehensive Option 

 p. 84 ("OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section), 94 ("OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section, GRI-G4 Indicators)

Assurance

G4-33

a. Report the organization’s policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report.

b. If not included in the assurance report accompanying the sustainability report, report the scope and basis of any external assurance provided.

c. Report the relationship between the organization and the assurance providers.

d. Report whether the highest governance body or senior executives are involved in seeking assurance for the organization’s sustainability report.

This Report was checked and assured - as a whole and every index - from an independent external certification body, prior to its publication.

The certification process involved all Departments / Companies that provided information and senior executives of the Group.

The Report has been signed by the Group’s CEO.

 p. 84 ("OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section, Report's Certification), 94 ("OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section, GRI-G4 Indicators)

Governance

G4-34

Report the governance structure of the organization, including committees of the highest governance body.

Identify any committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental and social impacts.

http://www.helpe.gr/the-group/group-management/

http://www.helpe.gr/the-group/group-management/management-structure/

 p. 72-81

 p. 151-161

The Executive Committee has responsibilities on sustainable development issues. The other committees are advisory in support of the Board.

G4-35

Report the process for delegating authority for economic, environmental and social topics from the highest governance body to senior executives and other employees.

Τhe management of the Group’s companies reports directly to the Group’s BoD.

GCAD reports directly to the Group’s CEO.

CFO reports directly to the Group’s CEO and is an executive member of the BoD.

GHSESD reports directly to the Group’s CEO.

The Executive Committee has responsibilities on sustainable development issues.

Meetings with senior management are used to define sustainability issues and reach agreement on prioritising objectives, monitoring activities, and reporting results.

Sustainability is part of how managers and employees do their day-to-day jobs. It is addressed, for example, at regular work discussions and performance reviews. In this way, implementing sustainability is shared across all levels of the Group, from BoD to local level.

The submission of sustainability issues to the Board is made in 2 steps: (a) the  responsible General Director submits a memorandum to the CEO, (b) the CEO recommends to the Board accordingly. The issue is discussed in the relevant Committee, which also makes recommendations to the Board.

G4-36

Report whether the organization has appointed an executive-level position or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental and social topics and whether post holders report directly to the highest governance body.

The managing posts of GCAD and GHSESD are positions with responsibilities on planning, recommendations and implementation.

CFO Director is an executive member of the BoD.

The GCAD reports directly to the Group’s CEO.

The GHSESD reports directly to the Group’s CEO.

G4-37

Report processes for consultation between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics. If consultation is delegated, describe to whom and any feedback processes to the highest governance body.

 p. 14 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Stakeholders)

There are many mechanisms that facilitate two-way communication between management and shareholders - employees. Such mechanisms are the General Assembly, employee representatives and representatives of minority shareholders in the Board, the investors & shareholders information office and the unions of employees.

In chapter I’ of the Internal Labor Code, the Committees on Personnel Issues (Hiring Committee, Health & Safety and Industrial Affairs Committee) are defined.

At each facility Committees for Occupational Health and Safety (E.Y.A.E.) are established Health & Safety Committees that have been operating at all Group’s facilities.

All these committees contribute to the exchange of views between employees and management.

 p. 27 ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Labour Environment & Employees Engagement)

Other Actions:

  • Quarterly meetings of the Group executives (from department head level and above) for presentation, analysis and discussion on the financial and operating results of the Group.
  • Roadshows / participation in conferences (5-6 times per year), quarterly meetings with analysts, meetings with institutional investors, refinery’s field trips with financial analysts & institutional investors, ensure 2-way communication with the investment community
  • Information meetings - discussions with the engineers of industrial plants
  • Regular meetings with the elected union representatives
G4-38

Report the composition of the highest governance body and its committees

  p.    74- 81
 

  p.  8, 152-154, 157-161

The statutes of the company provide for a 2 Board Members representing the employees and 2 Board Members representing the minority shareholders.

The breakdown of the BoD members - of the Group’s companies included in this report – is as follows:
 

Breakdown of the 55 BoD members, 10 companies, by gender and age group

Gender


 
Age group
<30 30-50 >50
M 0 19 34
F 0 2 0

The percentage of women in senior management positions ranges: HELPE 17.8%, ΕΚΟ 19.4%, HF 3.8%, ASPROFOS 1.75%, OKTA 16.67%, (no participation in other subsidiaries).

G4-39

Report whether the Chairman of the highest governance body is also an executive officer (and, if so, his or her function within the organization’s management and the reasons for this arrangement).

The Chairman of the Board was executive member until January 2014. From February 2014 onwards, by decision of the BoD, the Chairman of the Board appointed as non-executive member.

  p. 158

In addition, the role, functions and related responsibilities of the President are outlined in the Bylaws of the Company, which are approved by the Board, within the frame and in full coherency with the applicable provisions of company law 2190/1920, as amended, apply today.

G4-40

Report the nomination and selection processes for the highest governance body and its committees, and the criteria used for nominating and selecting highest governance body members.

  p.  153

For the 7 members of the Board evaluation as to their performance, supervision and control, is made ​​by the services of the organization they represent (Greek State). 2 Board members elected by employees and 2 members appointed by the Special General Assembly of minority shareholders.

For the not elected and not appointed members of the BoD there is not a documented procedure today but their competences, qualifications and expertise are taken into consideration. The independent Board members selected based on experience and qualifications.

The GA audits and approves the BoD’s performance.

G4-41

Report processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed. Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders.

   p.  11

   p.  152-156

   p. 70, 74-75

The current ratio 3 executive and 10 non-executive board members assures avoidance of ''conflicting interests''.

The BoD subscribed to the principles and best practice provisions of the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council (HCGC) (http://www.helex.gr/web/guest/esed).

Also, in the Code of Conduct there is specific provision to prevent conflicts of interest, with reference to indicative cases which constitute such a conflict and establishment of an obligatory reference, to the Compliance Office, of financial transactions concerning the spouses or relatives up to second degree of the BoD members.

Moreover indicative "tools" to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed are: the Code of Conduct, the list of approved suppliers and their relationship with the officials, and the corporate governance statement.

G4-42

Report the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organization’s purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental and social impacts.

ΗELLENIC PETROLEUM aspires to being open and transparent about how we operate, in order to earn and retain the trust and confidence of our customers, employees, shareholders and other important stakeholders. Our reporting and governance structure is an integral part of this commitment.

HELPE’s corporate responsibility performance is dependent on all employees, from Chairman and CEO to staff in each business unit, subsidiary, industrial facility and research laboratory. All of us at HELPE are aware of our corporate responsibilities through the Group’s Code of Conduct, but we also recognize that a central coordinating function is necessary in order to ensure a comprehensive approach to corporate responsibility.

The GCAD coordinates the development, implementation and communication of our global corporate responsibility approach and, with the strategic guidance of the Executive Committee, is responsible for reporting on the Group’s corporate responsibility performance.

To support the Group's strategy, Key Performance  Indicators (KPIs) for sustainable development have been developed and implemented.

The Executive Committee defines the Group’s Sustainability Policy. The GCAD & GHSESD recommend the approval of sustainable development issues and are responsible for their implementation.

Definition of sustainability issues, prioritisation of objectives, monitoring of activities and reporting results are discussed in senior management meetings.

In addition to the Executive Committee, other Board Committees oversee issues related to corporate responsibility, such as audit and compliance, executive compensation and risk management, (http://www.helpe.gr/en/investor-relations/corporate-governance/board-committees/).

G4-43

Report the measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body’s collective knowledge of economic, environmental and social topics.

  p. 78-81

  p. 99-105, 162-164, 173-176

The risk management system (see also indicator G4-2) provides a platform for sharing knowledge and expertise among the operating companies BoD members in a structured manner, making risk management a key enabler in achieving the strategic objectives.

The Group’s CEO has the position of Vice President in the Council for Sustainable Development of HFE.

G4-44

a. Report the processes for evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics. Report whether such evaluation is independent or not, and its frequency. Report whether such evaluation is a self-assessment.

b. Report actions taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental and social topics, including, as a minimum, changes in membership and organizational practice

  p.  153, 173-176

   see also at indicator G4-51

For the 7 members of the Board evaluation as to their performance, supervision and control, is made ​​by the services of the organization they represent (Greek State). 2 Board members elected by employees and 2 members appointed by the Special General Assembly of minority shareholders.

For the not elected and not appointed members of the BoD there is not a documented procedure today but their competences, qualifications and expertise are taken into consideration. The independent Board members selected based on experience and qualifications.

Apart from the BOD’s evaluation, through the Annual Report, from the Annual General Assembly, the Board monitors and reviews the implementation of its decisions on an annual basis.

Moreover, the introduction of an evaluation system for the members of the BoD and its committees is under consideration, in the context of the aforementioned Code of Corporate Governance of the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council (HCGC), at: http://www.helex.gr/web/guest/esed.

G4-45

a. Report the highest governance body’s role in the identification and management of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities. Include the highest governance body’s role in the implementation of due diligence processes.

b. Report whether stakeholder consultation is used to support the highest governance body’s identification and management of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities.

  p.  74-75

  p.  158-161, 162-164

Supporting the BoD the following relevant Committees operate:

 1.  Audit Committee (Article 37 Law 3693/2008)

 2.  Committee on Finance and Economic Planning, which, among other things, "informed by the CEO, the General Directorate of Finance and auditors about significant risks or exposures and assess the measures taken or to be taken to minimize the risk about ".

3.   Further information about the BoD Committees at: http://www.helpe.gr/en/investor-relations/corporate-governance/board-committees/.

The drawing up of the Corporate Crisis Management Plan has been completed and approved.

2 members of the Board elected by employees and two members appointed by the Special General Meeting of minority shareholders.

The BoD approves reports & budgets of the Companies and the Group, as well as the 3-month, 6-month and annual reports and announcements of the Group. The Executive Committee approves reports & budgets of the Divisions and Departments.

G4-46

Report the highest governance body’s role in reviewing the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management processes for economic, environmental and social topics.

  p.  74-75

The BoD approves reports & budgets of the Companies and the Group, as well as the 3-month, 6-month and annual reports and announcements of the Group. The Executive Committee approves reports & budgets of the Divisions and Departments.

GHSED submits a report on environment, health and safety issues to the BoD at least 2 times a year.

G4-47

Report the frequency of the highest governance body’s review of economic, environmental and social impacts, risks, and opportunities.

The BoD approves reports & budgets of the Companies and the Group, as well as the 3-month, 6-month and annual reports and announcements of the Group. The Executive Committee approves reports & budgets of the Divisions and Departments.

GHSED submits a report on environment, health and safety issues to the BoD at least 2 times a year.

G4-48

Report the highest committee or position that formally reviews and approves the organization’s sustainability report and ensures that all material Aspects are covered.

The CEO approves and signs this Sustainability Report.

The Group CSR Manager is authorized to ensure that all material issues are presented with clarity and objectivity.

G4-49

Report the process for communicating critical concerns to the highest governance body.

The Executive Committee defines the Group’s Sustainability Policy. The GCAD & GHSED recommend the approval of sustainable development issues and are responsible for their implementation.

The GCAD works with business units and functional areas to integrate HELPE’s corporate responsibility principles into business policies, strategies and practices, and brings the voice of external stakeholders into decision-making processes.

The GCAD is accountable for producing an annual corporate responsibility report. To contact members of the Division, please see section 8.1.

The Corporate Responsibility Report Working Group:
Representatives from business units and functional areas are members of the Corporate Responsibility Report Working Group, in order to promote further integration of corporate responsibility into the business. Individual members have been chosen to be active advocates for corporate responsibility within their respective areas. In addition, the members of the working group, a diverse selection of employees from all divisions of the company, serve as content experts in their respective areas and work with the GCAD to help set goals and develop metrics that support and measure Group’s overall corporate responsibility strategy and objectives.

Meetings with senior management are used to define sustainability issues and reach agreement on prioritising objectives, monitoring activities, and reporting results.

The Divisions, as appropriate, inform the CEO on critical issues as soon as they are identified. He, in turn, recommends to the BoD.

Moreover, critical issues communicated through consultation of the BoD with stakeholders (during General Assemblies). See also indicator G4-37 above.

G4-50

Report the nature and total number of critical concerns, that were communicated to the highest governance body and the mechanism(s) used to address and resolve them.

The critical issues presented to the Board are the material aspects that were recorded and evaluated through "Materiality Analysis 2013" ("OUR APPROACH" section, Materiality Assessment), the trends and expectations recorded in the internal ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Labour Environment & Employees Engagement) and external ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Products & Services Quality & "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section, Investing in the Community) satisfaction surveys.

G4-51

Report the remuneration policies for the highest governance body and senior executives.

  p.  153, 169

For the 7 members of the Board evaluation as to their performance, supervision and control, is made ​​by the services of the organization they represent (Greek State). 2 Board members elected by employees and 2 members appointed by the Special General Assembly of minority shareholders. For non-elective and non-appointed members of the Board there is currently no statutory assessment process, but the assignment of tasks is based on ability, qualifications and experience.

For senior and top management, the evaluation is made annually based on KPIs, while the performance of the Company is associated with the objectives of the staff on issues such as sustainable development (safety, environment, etc.). Furthermore, a percentage of the employees’ goals concerns health, safety, environmental and HR issues. This  weighting factor varies depending on company/department mission.

DIAXON: BoD members (CEO included) are senior management staff of HELPE and their remuneration is in accordance with the relevant policy of the Group. Senior management is either covered by the relevant HEPLE’s policy or the relevant collective bargaining agreement; which includes bonus connected with achieved goals.

HP Cyprus: the individual goals of executives have a certain percentage related to health, safety and environmental issues. A policy is in place covering the remuneration of the senior executives for both fixed and variable pay. Variable pay is based on yearly objectives.

EKO Bulgaria: the remuneration policy includes fixed pay and variable pay (Performance-based pay & Bonus) and termination payments.

Jugopetrol: BoD members assigned by majority stakeholder are entitled to a predefined amount of yearly remuneration if the Company has reported a profit in previous year.

G4-52

Report the process for determining remuneration. Report whether remuneration consultants are involved in determining remuneration and whether they are independent of management. Report any other relationships, which the remuneration consultants have with the organization.

  p.  153, 169

No consultants are involved in the process of determining employee compensation.
Remuneration is set based on the Collective Agreement and annual employee evaluation, as agreed between management and unions. To configure remuneration policy the best remuneration practices in the domestic labor market and the most important aspects affecting the competitiveness of remuneration and motivation of executives are taken into account.

At HP Cyprus:

1. For personnel covered by collective agreement – salary scales (collective agreement ) as per position

2. For executives – salary surveys studies.

G4-53

Report how stakeholders’ views are sought and taken into account regarding remuneration, including the results of votes on remuneration policies and proposals, if applicable.

Through recommendation, voting and approval by the majority in the General Assembly, for the remuneration and allowances of members of the Board.

Collective bargaining agreements are used to determine the remuneration of the company's employees, and two social partners, the management and the employees’ unions, play a key role. Usually, before the expiration of the existing Collective Agreement, the Union submits proposals for changes, increases, amendments, etc., and negotiations are following until mutual consensus is reached.

G4-54

Report the ratio of the annual total compensation for the organization’s highest-paid individual in each country of significant operations to the median annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country.

Countries where there is significant activity are shown in Table 1.1 at "OUR APPROACH" section of this Report.

 

Company/Country Ratio
HELPE                          5.23
ΕΚΟ 3.31
HF 2.7
ASPROFOS                 2.15
DIAXON                      1.88
JUGOPETROL           4.18
ΟΚΤΑ 4.9
ΕΚΟ BULGARIA 5.0
ΕΚΟ SERBIA                4.8
HP CYPRUS 2.81

 

                          

                                

 

 

 

                          

        

 

            

G4-55

Report the ratio of percentage increase in annual total compensation for the organization’s highest-paid individual in each country of significant operations to the median percentage increase in annual total compensation for all employees (excluding the highest-paid individual) in the same country.

Countries where there is significant activity are shown in Table 1.1 at "OUR APPROACH" section of this Report.

 

Company/Country  Ratio   
HELPE                           N/A
ΕΚΟ N/A
HF N/A
ASPROFOS 0%
DIAXON  1.47%
JUGOPETROL 1.03%
ΟΚΤΑ N/A
ΕΚΟ BULGARIA         0%
ΕΚΟ SERBIA                0%
HP CYPRUS      

N/A

 

                          

                                

                  

                  

            

                        

 

 

 

Ethics & Integrity

G4-56

Describe the organization’s values, principles, standards and norms of behavior, such as codes of conduct and codes of ethics

  p. 11-12

  p. 17 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Our Business Activities), 57-58 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Installations Certifications)

  Internal Labour Regulation 

The Code of Conduct was approved and notified in 2011 (in Greek and English) with full implementation throughout the Group and its external partners.

The Competition Policy and Compliance Program, as to the competition legislation, are in the process of approval.

List of procedures for Health, Safety, Quality and Environment - according to international standards - and corresponding policies are available on the corporate network, intranet and internet. These apply across the Group.

Group’s values address all employees at all Group's subsidiaries in Greece and abroad.

The statements, codes or policies concerning procurement activities fall under the existing Purchasing Regulations, paying special attention to cooperation with suppliers.

All of the aforementioned apply across the Group and the relevant continuous training ensures knowledge and application. Deviations from their application have not been detected.

In addition, the companies develop, ad hoc, local policies depending on the nature of activity and the place. For example:

At ASPROFOS: policy for the proper use of IT infrastructure

At DIAXON: Policy for Quality, Health & Safety, Internal Labour Regulation, Policy for the proper use of interconnected IT systems.

At HP Cyprus:

  • Policy forbox for suggestions/comments/complaints
  • Policy for clean workspace (offices only)
  • Policy for non intrusive work environment (offices only)
  • Policy for Casual Friday (offices only)

At EKO SERBIA: The company supports the vision “To be customer’s number one choice, offering value for money services and products, caring for our people and respecting the environment”. This vision is inspiring all employees for innovations implementation, network operations, environment friendly projects and CSR activities

Αt ΕΚΟ BULGARIA:

  • Communication Procedure
  • Procedure for Investments/Disposals
  • Internal Labor and Conduct Code
  • Procurement Manual
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Risk Assessment Procedure

 

G4-57

Report the internal and external mechanisms for seeking advice on ethical and lawful behavior and matters related to organizational integrity, such as help-lines or advice lines.

We are committed to be a responsible Group. This means that we conduct our activities in accordance with relevant ethical, professional, and legal standards. We consider corruption, bribery, and unfair competition to be unacceptable.

Risks related to sustainability such as personnel, safety, environment, business conduct, and supply chain management form an intrinsic part of Group’s  Risk Management. For each of the risk categories within all operating companies as well as on group level an assessment of the risk is done together with determining improvement potential. This improvement potential is input for the execution agendas and on operating and functional level.

In the Code of Conduct, HELLENIC PETROLEUM stipulates that every employee must behave honestly, transparently, and responsibly towards customers, business partners, shareholders, and colleagues. The Code also provides the opportunity for ethical and lawful conduct counselling; as well as for anonymous reports towards the Compliance Office.

G4-58

Report the internal and external mechanisms for reporting concerns about unethical or unlawful behavior and matters related to organizational integrity, such as escalation through line management, whistle-blowing mechanisms or hotlines.

In order to further ensure that our business integrity policy is actively and properly implemented, the Policy and Corporate Compliance Office are under approval. Employees can contact this office with any questions about integrity or reports of alleged wrongdoing. These will be made in the context of confidentiality and discretion.

The Code of Conduct has been translated in all the languages of the countries where the Group operates; it is applicable since 2011.

 p. 63 ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Products & Services Quality)

ΟΚΤΑ:

We have implemented mechanism for protection of the personal data of our clients and employees, as well as our employees’ rights in accordance with the Law.

We have implemented measures and procedures for security of the company assets.

Regular trainings for our new contractors and employees are being performed in reference to  health, safety, environmental issues and internal procedures.

Independent internal audit function is in operation.
 

HP CYPRUS:

The Group’ Code of Conduct has been implemented since 2012. The code handles all aspects and has been communicated to all employees, suppliers and customers and is part of the contracts.


EKO BULGARIA:

Reporting mechanisms and the overall reporting responsibility procedures are established by the Group’s Code of Ethics provisions. Obligation for observance of Group’s Code of Conduct is included in each partner’s agreement. Concerns are treated confidentially. The Company has a non-retaliation policy. Cases of concerns have not been raised for the reporting period.


EKO SERBIA:

The Group Code of Conduct has been implemented. In cooperation with outsourced agency an open line (email and free of charge phone number) 24/7 is in operation.

Depending on the communication issue, staff in charge is making investigation and preparing final answer.

According to law all forms of communication (concerns, questions, thanks, congratulations or complaints) officially received have to be resolved in 15 days.

For the communication with stakeholders several channels of communication are used: corporate Web site, Loyalty Portal, android application, newsletters,, bulk sms, Memo letters, customer service line, petrol stations employees.

By law all customer complaints recorded should be resolved in 15 days.

DMAs-Management Approach Disclosures on Material Aspects

MATERIAL ASPECTS AND ASPECT BOUNDARIES

Material Aspects Aspect Boundaries Report’s Section GRI Indicator
within outside
 ENVIRONMENT                                                      4
 Material Consumption x   4.6

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: Material Consumption

 Indicators G4-EN1-2

 Energy Use x   4.6

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: Energy Use

 Indicators G4-EN3-7

 CO2 Emissions x x 4.4, 4.5

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: GHG Emissions

 Indicators G4-EN15-19

 NOx Emissions x x 4.5

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: GHG Emissions

 Indicators G4-EN15-21

 VOC Emissions x x 4.5

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: GHG Emissions

 Indicators G4-EN15-21

 Oil Spills & Leakages x x

DMA: Biodiversity

(Oil Spills & Leakages)

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: Biodiversity

 Indicators G4-EN24

 Product Impact x x 4.7, 5.2

 ENVIRONMENT DMA: Product Impact

 Indicators G4-EN11-14, ΕΝ26, PR1-3

 SHAREHOLDERS/INVESTORS
 Supply Security x   5.3

 SHAREHOLDERS DMA: Raw Materials Supply Security

 Indicator G4-12

 Operational Continuity x x  

 SHAREHOLDERS DMA: Operational Continuity  

 SUPPLIERS
 Supplier Assessment x   5.3

 SUPPLIERS DMA: Supplier Assessment Table 7.6c

 Indicators G4-ΕΝ32-33, LA14-15, HR4-6, HR10-11, SO9-10

 Responsible Buying x   6.2

 SUPPLIERS DMA: Procurement Practices

 Indicator G4-EC9

 Operational Support x    

 SUPPLIERS DMA: Procurement Practices

 EMPLOYEES                                                             2
 Job Position Security x x 2,2.2

 EMPLOYEES DMA: Job Position Security

 Indicator G4-LA1

Occupational Health & Safety x   3

 EMPLOYEES DMA: Occupational H & S

 Indicators G4-LA5-8

 CUSTOMERS                                                     5,5.1,5.2
Anti-competitive Behaviour x   1.5

 CUSTOMERS DMA: Anti-competitive Behaviour

 Indicators G4-SO3-5, SO7

 SOCIETY                                                                 6
 Accident Impact x x 3.3-3.4

 LOCAL SOCIETY DMA: Accident Impact

 Indicators G4-EN11-14, ΕΝ26

 Health Screening x x 6.3

 LOCAL SOCIETY DMA: Health Screening  

 Acoustic Impact x x 3.1,3.2

 LOCAL SOCIETY DMA: Acoustic Impact  

ENVIRONMENT

Material Consumption
"ENVIRONMENT" section, Management Efficiency & Indicators G4-EN1, G4-EN2, G4-EN8, G4-EN9, G4-EN10.

This refers to the total amount of basic and auxiliary material resources directly used by the Group to conduct operations and activities. Basic raw materials are crude, chemicals and water.

To reduce raw material losses the refineries have appropriate collecting and recovery systems. Where technically feasible Best Available Techniques are applied for the recovery of raw materials from various waste streams. The recovery rates for 2014 are presented in Table 4.15 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Management Efficiency).

Considerable measures are also taken  on the reuse of the water consumed. Part of the production process of the  refinery is the pre-treatment of polluted water-streams and  their reuse within the process. Among the benefits is the significant reduction of fresh water consumption and the reduction of effluents. The reuse of water for 2014 is presented in Table 4.13 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Management Efficiency).

The Group cooperates with other European companies participating in International Organisations and Consortia for the implementation of REACH Regulation. The requirements of the European Chemicals Agency (European Chemicals Agency-ECHA, http://echa.europa.eu/) at all phases of the regulation  are kept and the registration dossiers of chemical substances are updated, according to  the Regulation or the ECHA.

Emphasis is given to interactive and effective communication in the supply chain with primary tool the updated products’ Safety Data Sheets.

The use of auxiliary materials identified as substances of very high concern is avoided in all processes.

The subsidiaries of the Group receive expert guidance on their obligations concerning REACH Regulation. Finally, initiatives are taken for the efficient use of natural resources, renewable energy and recycled materials throughout the spectrum of activities and processes.

Energy Use
"ENVIRONMENT" section, Climate Change & Energy Efficiency, Management Efficiency & Indicators G4-EN3, G4-EN4, G4-EN5, G4-EN6, G4-EN7.

This refers to the use of non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels and electricity consumption from the public power corporation.

Our energy consumption contributes to a significant amount of our costs and is an indicator of the efficiency of our processes. As a large company in an industry sector with relatively high energy consumption, our energy usage has a great impact on society. We have set targets for relative reduction in energy usage; and we monitor and benchmark progress on these targets.

All the Group's refineries are energy optimized and feature  cogeneration CHP units, which cover about 37% of the electric energy needs of the Group. Due to the operation of these units the emission of 312 thousand tonnes of CO2 in 2014 was avoided (based on PPC’s weighted average emission factor of 1.11 kg CO2/kWh for 2013), significantly contributing to the reduction of nation-wide levels of greenhouse gases emissions.

GHG Emissions (CO2 emissions)
"ENVIRONMENT" section, Air Emissions & Waste & Indicators G4-EN15, G4-EN16, G4-EN17, G4-EN18, G4-EN19, G4-EN20, G4-EN21

This refers to the overall GHG emissions (both direct and indirect, mainly CO2) due to Group’s operations. Τhe Group's strategy is  to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency and investments in renewable energy projects.

At all Group’s refineries cogeneration units (Combined Heat and Power or CHP) are in operation, which contribute to the avoidance of a significant proportion of CO2 emissions, that would be emitted if the self-produced electricity came from a provider  (such as PPC) with a different fuel mix.

Regarding monitoring and reporting of emissions, the HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group systematically monitors both  the direct CO2 emissions (Scope 1) and the indirect emissions (Scope 2 and 3), to the maximum extent of its activities. Indicatively,  the estimated  CO2 emissions from sea transport of  raw materials and products as well as the estimated carbon footprint (carbon footprint project) of all activities in the Group's office buildings (Headquarters and refineries of Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Thessaloniki) are presented, (certification MyClimate).

The Group's refineries participate in the Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) since its establishment; whereas, since 2013, follow all procedures relevant to monitoring, calculation and verification of emissions, according to the 3rd phase regulations of the EU ETS 2013-2020.

Oil Spills & Leakages
"ENVIRONMENT" section, Ecosystems-Biodiversity-Sustainability & Indicator G4-EN24

The Group follows a strategy for further development of its activities and the continuation of existing operations with respect to the natural environment.

It is underlined that none of the Group’s industrial complexes is near protected areas (NATURA, RAMSAR). All complexes are at established industrial areas.The Group has developed protection and enhancement actions of the natural environment and ecosystems as a priority and a fundamental pillar of its sustainable development strategy.

HELLENIC PETROLEUM follows closely developments concerning effective implementation of the national strategy for biodiversity while they are at the disposal of  the national authorities  for cooperation in this direction.

Maritime transport fuels are made with modern technology ships inspected regularly by shipping registers in accordance with international standards. The Group’s privately-owned and chartered vessels meet all of the applicable MARPOL regulations and conventions (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships), EU regulations and ISGOTT & ISM (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals and International Safety Management Code) international standards. The vessels are also covered (by P & I clubs) for pollution incidents.
In the discharging/loading areas there are means of protection and restriction of pollution whereas frequent drills (in collaboration with authorities like the Fire Department, Port Police & Hellenic Police) ensure the readiness of human resources.
In addition, actions such as the training of tanker drivers in defensive driving  minimize risks of road accidents.

Product Impact (i.e. use by end consumer)

This refers to product consumption by the end consumer and its impact on the environment mainly in terms of air emissions.

In the context of our Quality Policy and care for our  customers, the Group is committed to supply products and services which fully comply and / or are better than the agreed specifications, to provide complete technical data on the quality of products/services to all concerned and to offer its customers, partners and staff the opportunity to evaluate and contribute to the further improvement of the quality of products and services.

Increasingly stringent fuel specifications (zero sulphur fuels), for the fuel supplied to the final consumer, contribute  to the reduction of  gaseous emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matters.

Best available techniques, such as the LDAR program, are also applied to the storage and distribution of products in order to reduce VOC emissions. These include: installation of secondary barriers in the floating roof tanks, painting tanks storing volatile products in white (high reflectivity), bottom-loading of tank-trucks and vapour recovery systems at the fuel loading facilities.

Moreover, all of the Group’s installations use vapour recovery systems when loading gasoline, according to the relevant legislation.

EKO’s and HF’s petrol stations are also equipped with vapour recovery systems, used when receiving gasoline from tank-trucks (stage I).

EKO has progressed with the gradual introduction of vapour recovery systems when cars are fuelled with gasoline (stage II) at EKO’s fuel stations (company owned and renovated company controlled stations).

 

SHAREHOLDERS

Supply Security  (e.g. future oil & gas availability)
Indicator G4-12

This refers to the future oil & gas availability and the potential impact this could have in the long term business model, strategy and operations of the Group.

The crude oil supplies are coordinated centrally by the Group and are covered by frame agreements (term-contracts) and with spot-contracts. The Group procures crude oil primarily from Russia , the Middle East and North Africa. Political instability in the Middle East and North Africa varies the last 50 years and depends on various factors, such as frequent change of governments, military regimes, social disruptions, sanctions from other states or terrorist actions. The political unrest in these areas are able to disrupt the smooth supply of the Group with crude oil. Also, in Russia, possible structural changes in the oil sector, tax and legislative changes, political unrest and problems of transporting crude from Russian terminals can affect crude supply.

The conditions in the crude oil market in 2014 were very unfavourable, mainly due to the continued, since 2012, EU’s embargo on trade with Iran and the political unrest in Libya and Iraq; which affected the smooth supply of refineries. The Group has adjusted accordingly the mixture of oil supplies adding supplies from Russia (41%) and Kazakhstan (22%). Despite the political developments in the above mentioned countries and reduced exports, HELPE purchased crude oil from Iraq and Egypt, (17% and 9% respectively).

The accessibility and flexibility of the Group's refineries to process a wide variety of crude, are key competitive advantages, which are particularly important for both profitability and responsiveness at steep supply reductions of specific crude types, thus ensuring smooth supply of markets where the Group operates.

Operational Continuity (e.g. plans to ensure continuation of operations)
This refers to planning and establishing procedures, which are intended to ensure that critical business functions will either continue to operate in case of serious incidents or disasters or will be recovered to an operational state within a reasonably short period, such as accident plans to ensure continuation of operations.

The activities and results of the Group may be affected by supply disruptions, a variety of external or internal factors (such as military actions in supplying countries), emergency downtime into production units, shutdowns for maintenance etc. The number of Group’s facilities and their geographic dispersion impart considerable flexibility in emergency situations. In addition, the Group has developed considerable expertise and experience of successfully handling logistics crises, such as the events in Libya, the embargo on Iran and shutdowns at different units. In all cases, contingency supply plans were prepared and immediately carried, thus minimizing any operational impact.

For further information see "OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE" section, GRI-G4 Indicators.

SUPPLIERS

Supplier Assessment  

Indicators G4-12, G4-EN32, G4-EN33, G4-LA14, G4-LA15, G4-HR46, G4-HR10, G4-HR11, G4-SO9,G4-SO10

The Group’s Procurement Division. has the primary responsibility for the evaluation of suppliers (for products and services) in accordance with the procedures of the Group and the Procurement Manual.

To develop our supply chain and incorporate our values and principle we seek added value, long term, mutually preferred relationships with partners who can help us to improve  the  total performance and sustainable development of the Group. In addition, labour practices of our suppliers affect not only our financial performance, but also our relationships with other social partners. For the above reasons, their evaluation is based on business criteria (safety issues, performance, compliance with contractual agreements etc) and also criteria for sustainable development. The assurance that Group’s suppliers properly manage issues such as human rights and labour practices is among the suppliers evaluation criteria.

The evaluation of suppliers (and new suppliers) is complimented ​​by questionnaires which include relevant questions. The completed questionnaires were assessed by the Procurement Division.
No significant findings in 2014.

Moreover, starting on 05/2014, active suppliers are evaluated using questionnaire which also includes criteria on impact on society and environmental performance (based on ISO 14001).

In several cases of selection of suppliers of equipment the sustainable solution offers a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) due to, for instance, lower energy consumption during operation or waste efficiency.

Procurement Practices  (Responsible Buying & Operational Support)
"SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Supply Chain/ Responsible Procurements and "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETYL" section, Investing in the Community (Table 6.1), Indicator G4-EC9, Group's Code of Conduct (http://www.helpe.gr/uploads/coc_2013_EN/index.html).

The Group’s procurement procedures are included in the Procurement Manual and describe the following points:

  • Who buys: roles and responsibilities of buyers are documented
  • Selecting suppliers: continuous training of buyers on  procurement techniques and their application. The introduction and assessment of criteria for selecting suppliers (including sustainable development criteria) takes place in cooperation with relevant Departments
  • Responsible procurement policy: Purchases from local suppliers are 12.3% at HELPE and DIAXON (industrial facilities) and 97% at marketing companies (EKO, HF, EKO BULGARIA, ΟΚΤΑ, HP CYPRUS, EKO SERBIA, JUGOPETROL). For HELPE & DIAXON, as local suppliers are defined those operating in municipalities neighbouring Group’s industrial facilities. For the Group’s trading companies (EKO, HF, EKO BULGARIA, ΟΚΤΑ, HP CYPRUS, EKO SERBIA, JUGOPETROL), as local suppliers are defined those operating within the same country. The Group's Code of Conduct covers topics such as conflicts of interest, gifts, working relationship with a supplier, etc.
  • Environmentally friendly procurement: Starting on 05/2014 active suppliers  are evaluated using questionnaires, which also include criteria on environmental performance..

Interaction with suppliers, ie activities and procedures that  include issues such as compliance with payment terms, purchase order cancellation, support for SMEs, etc, are described in Procurements Manual, Code of Conduct and Internal Labour Regulation. The relevant suppliers’ information is provided with clarity, transparency, respect of competitiveness and equal opportunities.

Noted that the implementation of Procurement Manual in commercial, construction and transportation contracts, as well as the relevant contractual obligations were among the issues audited by the Internal Audit Department.

As of 2nd semester of 2015, a "clause of compliance" of our suppliers, with the principles of the UN Global Compact (in the fields of human rights, labour, environment and corruption), shall be incorporated in our contracts and purchase orders.

EMPLOYEES

Job Position Security
Indicator G4-LA1

This refers to the level of security of present and the estimation of future job positions within the Group taking into account the volatile economic situations.

The Group designs and implements strategies and adopt modern policies of Human Resources. In this way it seeks to be "an employer of choice and employees the competitive advantage’’,  to achieve the business objectives and confirm the values & principles.

The Group places particular attention in shaping a dynamic policy framework, for the management of human resources, in order to best meet business objectives while meeting the goals and expectations of employees.

Occupational Health & Safety
"OUR PEOPLE" section, "HEALTH & SAFETY" section (Ocupational Health, Health & Safety Indices & Installations Performance, Training), Indicators G4-LA5, G4-LA6, G4-LA7, OG-13 (http://www.helpe.gr/en/health-and-safety/).

This refers to utilising policies, practices and initiatives on behalf of the Group, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.

HELLENIC PETROLEUM feels responsible for all people involved in or affected by the activities of the Group. This includes our employees, customers, partners, suppliers, trainees, subcontractors and the general public.

Health and safety performance is a true reflection of operational excellence. Occupational health and safety contributes to the satisfaction of our employees and our reputation.

The continuous care for the health and safety of employees  and the concern for their families as well as the residents of neighbouring municipalities, is a prime consideration for the Group. For this policies, actions and programs have been adopted that contribute to this direction.

"HEALTH & SAFETY" section presents policies and practices used to ensure occupational health and safety. In this section the specific training in health & safety is presented as well as emergency drills held annually in the facilities of HELPE. At "HEALTH & SAFETY" section, Health & Safety Indices & Installations Performance, the systematically monitored indices LWIF,AIF, LWIS and PSER (process safety index) are presented as well as the targets set.

The Group’s occupational health & safety services aim to identify, prevent, and ultimately eliminate all work-related occupational diseases or accidents at work.

To further raise awareness of employees in accident prevention and safe plant operation, the implementation of the Rewarding Policy for Safety Performance is continued, among other practices.  In this context, employees’ teams that achieve safety objectives, based on working hours without lost workday accident, are rewarded.

It is our aim to provide a safe, inspiring, and flexible work environment.

Asset integrity and process safety
Indicator OG13

  • To ensure the reliability of the equipment - as a key element in the safe operation of facilities - several procedures have instituted and implemented by the companies’ staff. These are:
  1. Management of Change
  2. Safe Design Committees
  3. HAZOP studies
  • Equipment inspection and checks are made periodically ​​by the Equipment Inspection Departments of the facilities, in accordance with their respective programs.
  • Also, inspections focused on process safety are carried out weekly, by management staff, in order to identify and correct unsafe behaviours of employees and contractors’ staff.
  • The monthly CCPS bulletin (Beacon), concerning process safety, is distributed to all staff.
  • Procedures, especially in safety issues, are in place for the prequalification of contractors and their safety performance assessment after completion of the work.
  • Any unplanned or uncontrolled leakage of substances is measured as process safety event rate, in accordance with the definition and criteria of CONCAWE.

 

CUSTOMERS

Anti-competitive Behaviour (i.e. monopoly conditions, price agreements with competitors)
"OUR APPROACH" section, Ethics & Transparency, Group's Code of Conduct (http://www.helpe.gr/uploads/coc_2013_EN/index.html).

This refers to business practices and policies that potentially prevent or reduce competition within the market such as monopoly conditions and price agreements with competitors.

Our reputation and license to operate are strongly related to anti-corruption, anti-competitive behaviour, and compliance.

Anti-corruption strengthens efficiency by reducing transactions and transaction costs for us and for our stakeholders. We believe that doing business honestly is vital to increasing competitiveness for us and for our partners. Competitive behaviour contributes to innovation and mutual cooperation. It creates an environment where the best products will win, and where our stakeholders will get the best products for the best price.

We are committed to being a responsible company. This means that we conduct our activities in accordance with relevant ethical, professional, and legal standards. Corruption, bribery and unfair competition are unacceptable in our organisation.

Our business integrity policy is based on our Code of Conduct, which all employees are aware of. In the Code of Conduct, we stipulate that every employee must behave honestly, transparently, and responsibly towards customers, business partners, shareholders, colleagues and other stakeholders.

In 2014 no legal actions were taken for anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust, and monopoly practices. In addition, there have been no known instances of corruption or of non-compliance with laws and regulations.

Regarding competitive practices in the market, both  EKO and HF follow their own marketing strategy and not make price wars or conciliations for their control. It is also clear from the course and their presence in the market that although EKO is a company that has built its brand  not based on price but high quality of fuel (which is assured through continuous on-site inspections at the pump) and on the excellent level of service, offering its customers products and services with value for money.

On the other hand, HF (ex BP) is a company, which is clearly placed by consumers as a premium brand, timeless, inspiring confidence and enjoying high acceptance and recognition for the superior quality of its products, without need of price wars or price controls to sell.

LOCAL SOCIETY

Accident Impact (e.g. explosions)

This refers to actions or practices for early detecting the impact of potential accidents (e.g. explosions) near communities, which is key to encounter them successfully.

Impact assessment is carried out in accordance with the requirements of European and Greek legislation Seveso, and reported to the authorities as a safety assessment. Based on this assessment, contingency plans for the protection of local residents and employees are implemented.

Techniques and measures, above and beyond those that are imposed by the regulations and legislation, are implemented at all  Group’s facilities, in order to ensure for Occupational Health and Safety. In this context, a study to analyze operational risks (HAZOP or Hazard & Operability Study) is a prerequisite for any new facility or for the extensive modifications of existing units. The operation and maintenance of the facilities rely on well-trained and experienced personnel that comply with safe operating procedures.

Particularly important for the prevention and addressing of accidents are:

  1. Issuing of work permits for all maintenance works at production facilities
  2. Safety training and successful exams are prerequisite for the personnel of  contractors performing maintenance works.
  3. Managing changes safely.
  4. Scheduled training of employees, in theory and practice, in order to be able to respond at an emergency (power failure, loss of utilities, steam, air, etc.).
  5. Reporting and investigating accidents. All accidents or near misses are reported and investigated in order to plan corrective actions to prevent their reoccurrence. Accidents that are monitored include personal injury - including first aid - explosions, spills, property damage, road accidents etc. All events are statistically analyzed in order to improve safety.
  6. Planned drills for different types of accidents, often in collaboration with relevant bodies such as General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Fire Brigade, Police etc.

Health Screening (i.e. proactive monitoring of residence around facilities)

This refers to actions or practices for early detecting potential health issues problems in communities, such as proactive monitoring of residence around facilities, which is key to encounter them successfully. In this context, the Group sponsors programs providing primary care services (in collaboration with bodies such as MDM and local authorities), particularly in communities neighbouring industrial facilities.

Furthermore, in collaboration with Médecins du Monde, a preventive medical examinations program was implemented concerning students of the first Lyceum of Aspropyrgos, who participated in school volleyball and basketball games.

Acoustic Impact

This refers to actions or practices for early detecting potential health issues problems in communities, such as proactive monitoring of residence around facilities, which is key to encounter them successfully.

Scheduled noise measurements are carried out at all Group’s installations to ensure that employees are not exposed to noise and vibration levels higher than the acceptable limits of the law. In addition, all industrial complexes monitor the noise level within the limits of the facility, so as to be in accordance with relevant legislation, with specific noise levels and vibration limits. Consequently, it is considered that there is no noise pollution as far as local residents are concerned.

Economic Indicators

G4-EC1

Direct economic value generated and distributed.

   p. 64

   p. 56-57

In 2014, Group’s turnover was € 9,478 mil. (2013: € 9,674 mil.) and the distributed social product amounted to € 526 mil., (2013: € 492 mil.) as follows:

37%

to employees (salaries & benefits)

8% To the state (duties, taxes, insurance contributions)
13% To shareholders (dividends)
43% To financial institutions (loans interest)

Employees’ remuneration and benefits

Group’s payroll € 160,594,545

Payroll taxes € 36,004,479

Insurance contribution € 40,313,041

Employees’ insurance plan € 4,707,801

Employees’ pension plan € 1,545,244

Staff commuting € 5,162,209

School allowance € 308,897

Employees’ university studies allowance € 180,304

Support to employees’ family members with special needs € 59,131

Wedding/birth/death allowance € 94,256

Crèche allowance € 731,614

Employees’ children camping € 192,213

Awards to top students € 88,578

Other benefits € 722,682

Vouchers/gifts on Easter & Christmas € 777,374

G4- EC2

Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organization’s activities due to climate change.

  p. 44-45 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Climate Change & Energy Efficiency), 47 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Air Emissions & Waste)

The potential risks and related financial-economic impacts are an integral part of the feasibility report for each project and investment. Participation in committees & actions with other companies in the sector ("OUR APPROACH" section-Memberships & Participations in Common Actions) facilitates the monitoring of the forthcoming regulatory changes.

The Group’s commitment to sustainability issues is confirmed by the participation of Group’s CEO to the Board Council for Sustainable Development, the commitment to the UNGC and the Charta for sustainable development (Sustainable Greece 2020)  and the participation & cooperation with Networks for Corporate Social Responsibility.

Financial impacts as well as other possible risks and opportunities for corporate activities related to climate change are included in any feasibility study for future investments.

The company’s strategic choice for tackling climate change is the energy saving, both in production activity and administrative functions.

The obvious financial impacts have to do with the costs associated with the projected deficit of the rights concerning emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), as the three refineries in Greece participate in the European Emissions GHG Trading Scheme. The developments concerning the relevant Directive 2003/87/EC are monitored, at European level for the sector (participation in FUELS EUROPE group) and the impacts are evaluated at country and company level.

For the first two trading phases (2005-2007 and 2008-2012) almost all of the rights allocated for free to industries, based mainly on past emissions. Especially for Greek refineries, this was done without taking into account the investment for the environmental improvement of fuel, which lead to increased energy consumption, and ignoring their early action to save energy, resulting in a deficit.

For the period 2013-2020 (third trading phase), during which the rules of rights allocation are changing  and only 50% of total allowances will be free distributed  while the remaining 50% will be auctioned - because of the exposure of the refining industry at the significant risk of  "carbon leakage" - the refineries will receive 100% free allocation of allowances to be derived on the basis of the price benchmark resulting from the average of the 10% most efficient installations of the oil sector (in the years 2007-2008 ), which is 29.5 kg CO2/CWT. This leads the industry benchmark at European level reductions of 23%, a higher percentage than the EU target of 21% applicable to other industry sectors.

It had been estimated that HELLENIC PETROLEUM, for the period 2013-2020 would have a deficit of around 25% of emissions, taking into account the modernization of the Elefsina refinery. Recent decision of the European Community deemed necessary to implement a cross-sectoral correction factor ( CSCF), which resulted in a significant increase in the rights deficit (about 30%) and consequently the associated operating costs. Additionally, based on recent decisions of the EU on the implementation of a mechanism for Market Stability Reserve and the expected structural restructuring of the ETS, a significant increase of the rights price (€ / ton) is expected, which will directly affect the cost of compliance.

Given that the technical options available for effective reduction of CO2 emissions are limited at existing facilities, because refineries have a high degree of energy optimization by implementing for many years energy saving projects, there will be costs to purchase the required emission allowances from 2013.

It is also noted that due to power generation activities, that are not allocated free allowances (since 2013), refineries  incur additional increased cost concerning electricity purchases, as the cost of buying allowances for electricity is partially passed on to consumers.

Other potential risks include increased costs for fuel and raw materials, reduced demand for energy-intensive products as well as additional measures to control and reduce GHG, which are related for the sector at European level.

The evaluation of potential opportunities for natural gas & advanced biofuels is continuous. Moreover, investments are implemented for the improvement of the energy efficiency and in the field of RES.

G4- EC3

Coverage of the organization’s defined benefit plan obligations.

  p. 20 ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Working at our Group)

  p. 43, 101, 129

The Group does not use defined benefit plan, but defined contribution plan.

The obligations of the company are covered by the company's general resources. For total expenses see indicator G4-EC1.

The pension and medical insurance plans cover the following proportion of employees:

% of employees participating in:
Company Company’s pension plan Company’s medical insurance plan
HELPE 96 99
EKO 99 100
HF 78 89
DIAXON 96 100
ASPROFOS 63 100
HP CYPRUS 94 94
EKO BULGARIA 0 100

The employees participate in meeting the cost, and more specifically the health and pension plan.

Indicative examples are following:

DIAXON and HELPE:
Employee insured after 1993: employer contribution 2.5%, employee contribution 0.5%-5%. Employee insured before 1993: employer contribution 6.5%, employee contribution 1.5%- 5%.

ΑSPROFOS: employee contribution: 2-3%, employer contribution: 1.5%.

ΗΡ CYPRUS: participation 100%, Define Benefit Plan 12.4% Employer, Define Contribution 5% Employer, Define Contributions 5%-15% Employee. The scheme’s liabilities are estimated to be covered by the assets at around 86%. The basis on which this estimate has been arrived as per the Actuarial Report prepared by Professional Actuaries (AON HEWITT), on December 2014.

JUGOPETROL: 15% employee/5.5% employer contribution. Retirement contributions are legal obligations, set up by State laws and regulations.

ΕΚΟ ΒULGARIA: Obligatory stable scheme, which is determined by national legislation.

ΕΚΟ SERBIA: contribution to pension & health are in accordance with the law 11% of gross earnings.

G4- EC4

Financial assistance received from government.

No direct financial support from the State.

G4- EC5

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage at significant locations of operation.

With the assumption that "local minimum" are the national collective bargaining agreements, then, HELPE’s employees are compensated over and above them, without any discrimination or differentiation.
No permanent employee is remunerated at the minimum/basic salary in HELPE, EKO, DIAXON, EKO BULGARIA, EKO SERBIA and JUGOPETROL.

The typical average employee’s wage in the Group is significantly higher than the equivalent salary in Greece; respectively abroad is up to 300% higher than the corresponding national average.

Significant locations of HELPE’s operations are the industrial sites Aspropyrgos, Elefsina & Thessaloniki. Indicative examples of salaries are:

Operator earns 32% higher than the "local minimum" and Engineer earns 62% higher than the "local minimum".

ΑSPROFOS: (based on 100 sector’s collective agreement) the deviation from the standard minimum wage is: 96% engineers, accountants, 98%, office workers 114%, technicians 105%. There is no minimum wage differentiation by gender, but by location of operation (eg employees at construction sites receiving worksite allowance).

EKO: The minimum wage in force at local level is approximately 79% of basic salary for a typical newly recruited by the company.

ΕΚΟ BULGARIA: local minimum € 184, company’s basic salary €450.

ΕΚΟ SERBIA: newly recruited get salary higher than the local minimum.

JUGOPETROL: the lower company’s salary is 2.28-2.65 times higher than the local minimum.

ΟΚΤΑ: the lower company’s salary is 2.4-3.8 times higher than the local minimum.

ΗΡ CYPRUS: There is a collective bargaining agreement, which regulates the wage scale in relation to the respective job. On the basis of these standards the payroll of new recruits is adjusted. The collective agreement is common to the 3 major oil companies (HELPE, BP, Exxon Mobil) operating in CYPRUS. The permanent staff is paid based on levels of collective agreement. The seasonal staff is paid based on the minimum wage defined by law.

G4- EC6

Proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operation.

Staff with rank higher that of the Assistant Director are included in the category of senior management. The proportion, of this staff, from local communities varies from 25% to 100% (see following table).

Moreover, HELPE, in the process of recruiting staff allocates additional merit to residents of the neighboring to the refineries municipalities (definition of significant locations of operation).

HELPE, HF, ΕΚΟ: 100%

ASPROFOS: 100%

DIAXON: 100%

ΕΚΟ BULGARIA: 25 %

ΕΚΟ SERBIA: 67%

HP CYPRUS: 94 %

JUGOPETROL: 83%

ΟΚΤΑ: 33%

G4- EC7

Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services supported.

  p. 74-79 ("OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section, Our CSR actions in Greece, Our CSR actions abroad)

A survey on Materiality Analysis & Stakeholders engagement was conducted in 2013 ("OUR APPROACH" section-Materiality Assessment) and a Qualitative & Quantitative Survey (Company Reputation Monitor), in local communities, took place in 2014 (see "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section-Investing in the Community).

Such approaches are used to determine investments in infrastructure and other activities for the benefit of local communities. All projects are made in consultation with local communities.
Indicative examples are:

  • Donation of 54,856 lt bitumen (€ 33,000) for road construction projects in the Municipality of Elefsina
  • Donation of materials and covering expenses for the maintenance of municipal roads of the Mandra-Idillia municipality (€ 99,000)
  • Playground upgrading project in the Municipality of Aspropyrgos (€ 9,800)
  • Support the operation of municipal libraries - in local communities - by equipping them with modern equipment, while creating updated databases and enhancing their functionality.
    In parallel with the voluntary participation of employees of the Group, we enriched the libraries’ content and increase the educational opportunities of the public offering books (€2,200).
    In addition, more than 6,000 books were donated to libraries all over Greece
  • Deforestation works at Elefsina Municipality (€ 1,800)
  • Donation of 2 isoboxes to meet the needs of the 1st & 3rd Primary School and Municipal Stadium at Magoula Municipality
  • Tyre donation to Elefsina Fire Department (€ 7,300)
  • Fuel donation for surveillance and fire protection needs of the Municipality of Mandra-Idillia (€ 5,000)
  • Fuel Subsidy in 3 voluntary organizations for surveillance and fire protection needs of the Municipalities of Megara & Thessaloniki (€ 6,000).
  • Anti-mosquito program at Municipality Ampelokipi -  Menemeni (€ 6,100)
  • Replacing tyres in a vehicle of the fire department of Thessaloniki Municipality, for urban forest fire prevention (€ 4,500)
  • Repair of vessel of Thessaloniki’s Coast Guard  (€ 4,400)
  • Fuel sponsorship for roads maintenance at the Region of Attica (€ 3,000)
  • Reconstruction of the elementary School Jefimija in Obrenovac (which was under water due to floods in Serbia) and support to the local community (€ 50,000).
  • OKTA invested in new steam boilers with five times lower capacity, located close to the users. This investment resulted in less oil consumption and reduction of air emissions by approximately 40%.
G4- EC8

Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts.

  p. 12 ("OUR APPROACH" section-Materiality Assessment)

The financial crisis has escalated expectations for multinational enterprises to create more social value, beyond compliance with regulations and philanthropy. Corporate responsibility has emerged as an important element of the private sector’s response to these expectations and demands.

For additional information about our contribution to society see at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section.

  1. Economic development in areas of high poverty:
    (see indicator EC7 for projects in W. Attica, Serbia & FYROM as well as at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section-Our CSR Actions in Greece-Our CSR Actions abroad).
     
  2. Economic impact of improving or deteriorating social or environmental conditions:
    (See at "ENVIRONMENT" section for actions aiming at improving environmental conditions).
     
  3. Availability of products and services for those on low incomes:
    (See  at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section-Our CSR Actions in Greece-Our CSR Actions abroad for fuel donations and prepaid cards  provision for fuel purchases)
  4. Enhancing skills and knowledge amongst a professional community or in a geographical region:
    Α modern skills development program was implemented at Elefsina, in collaboration with ALBA Graduate Business School. The program offered an opportunity for young people from Thriasio to learn and "draw" valuable knowledge in areas such as entrepreneurship, strategy, techniques of negotiation and emotional intelligence. A common finding is the need of young people to get answers to critical questions, through access to modern ways of thinking and information in order to acquire the right skills, enrich their CV and claim a place in the highly competitive work environment. The program, which was available at no charge, provided a certificate of attendance.
    At HP CYPRUS, training of university students at the terminal or Head Office.
     
  5. Jobs supported in the supply chain or distribution chain:
    (See at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section-Investing in the Community, for purchases from local suppliers).
     
  6. Economic impact of change in location of operations or activities:
    In the process of staff recruitment, at HELPE, there a procedure in favour of the permanent residents of the municipalities neighbouring to our refineries.
    During ΟΚΤΑ’s reorganization process an increase for new job positions locally was noted. We increased road transportation, thereby supporting truck transportation sector. Internship programs helped sharing of knowledge and experience among students from local universities. We outsourced product quality checking and confirming by specialized independent company Saybolt, which operates in synergy with our technical department.  We have intensified the reparation of the reservoirs of our tank farm in cooperation with the local construction companies.
     
  7. Significance of the impacts in the context ofstakeholder priorities, such as national and international standards, protocols, and policy agendas:
    In 2013, an opinion survey was conducted, on materiality analysis and stakeholder engagement (see at "OUR APPROACH" section-Materiality Assessment) and a Qualitative & Quantitative Survey (Company Reputation Monitor), in local communities, took place in 2014 (see at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section-Investing in the Community). Such surveys, regular communication and consultation are used to determine the investment in infrastructure and other actions for the benefit of local communities and to understand the significant indirect effects locally. Assessing the findings  resulted  in relevant activities  planning. It has been recorded that local communities anticipate actions with a focus on supporting the unemployed, health services, in support of elderly and vulnerable groups in general. Moreover, during the planning phase of new investment care is taken of the direct and indirect impacts.
G4- EC9

Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of operation.

  p. 71-73 ("OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section, Priorities & Policy, Investing in the Community)

The spending proportion on locally-based suppliers at significant locations of operation is 12.3% for HELPE and DIAXON (industrial facilities) and 97% for the Group’s marketing companies (EKO, HF, EKO BULGARIA, ΟΚΤΑ, HP CYPRUS, EKO SERBIA, JUGOPETROL) and is presented in Tables 6.2, at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section-Investing in the Community.

As local suppliers, for HELPE and DIAXON, are defined those based in municipalities adjacent to industrial facilities of the Group. For the marketing companies of the Group (EKO, HF, EKO BULGARIA, ΟΚΤΑ, HP CYPRUS, EKO SERBIA, JUGOPETROL) as local suppliers are defined those based in the same country.

As significant locations are defined the municipalities neighbouring to the Group’s refineries and DIAXON’s industrial complex.

Group policy is to support the local market and local contractors, always in accordance with suppliers’ selection criteria, such as safety, quality standards, competitiveness etc. In this context the Group (along with other large companies) is investing in proper training of subcontractors to ensure their ability to participate in  Group’s projects.

Environmental Indicators

G4-EN1

Materials used by weight or volume

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE BEΘ

SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)

Units Comments
Crude oil 6,110.9 3,595.8 1,801.3 N/A ktn  
Throughput (crude oil & other feeds processed) 7,706.0 5,115.4 3,396.6 N/A ktn
Total Distribution 8,473.9 5,116.0 3,438.9 2,610.9 ktn
Catalysts 2,690 421 - - tn
Lubricants 20.0 5.3 33.1 70.2 tn
Additives & other chemicals 2,207 4,528 2,841 1,061/ 12,656 tn
Solvents - - - 1.1 tn
Packaging materials - - - 2,535 tn
Materials used at hydraulic fracturing,
(such as acids, biocides, breakers,
clay stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors,
crosslinkers, friction reducers, gelling agents,
iron controllers, scale inhibitors, surfactants)
N/A N/A N/A N/A tn
Total of non renwable materials 8,478.8 5,121.0 3,441.8 2,627.2 ktn
Renewable materials (biodiesel) 70,741 - 42,150 N/A m3

 

G4-EN2

Materials used that are recycled input materials

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ

SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)

Units Comments
Slop oil/ throughput 0 1.1 0.8 7.6
(D)
%  

 

G4-EN3

Energy consumption within the Group

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE BEΘ

SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)

Units Comments
Energy from non renewable fossil fuels 22,305,820 15,858,269 4,570,872 167,000 GJ

The purchased electricity derived from the  suppliers’ invoices; while the self-generated electricity is measured by power meters on site.
The source for the net calorific value of - fuels is the National Inventory Report 2014.
There are no electricity, heating, cooling and steam sold; neither is self-generated energy for heating, cooling and steam.

Consumed energy from renewable fuels 0 0 0 3.9
(B & C)
Consumed electricity from non renwable sources (from external provider) 643,276 933,403 560,320 229,443
Consumed electricity from renwable sources (from external provider) 129,614 188,071 112,899 25,856
Self-generated electricity 1,099,984 407,233 0 0
Total electricity consumption 1,872,874 1,528,707 673,219 255,299
Energy consumed for steam generation - 5,298,070 1,823,817 -
Total energy consumption within the Group 23,078,710 16,979,742 5,244,092 422,300

 

G4-EN4

Energy consumption outside of Group

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE BEΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Transportation and distribution (Upstream) 4,004 63.4 TJ

The calculations were based on data from Carbon Footprint 2014. The source for the net calorific value of fuels is the National Inventory Report 2014. The Business travel (Upstream) considered to be 30% of the total and they were verified using the small emitters tool (https://www.eurocontrol.int/articles/small-emitters-tool).  "Transportation" και "distribution" were calculated from sea transports. The emission factors are from Second IMO GHG Study 2009.
For the "employee commuting", the average net calorific value of petrol and diesel was used.

Business travel (Upstream) 1.1 9.3
Employee commuting (Upstream) 8.6 0.6
Total Upstream 4,014 73.3
Downstream (transportation and distribution) 1,926 65.7

 

G4-EN5

Energy Intensity

BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
2.72 3.32 1.52 0.16 GJ/tn total distribution Energy in Giga Joule per ton of total distributed products. The index concerns total energy consumed within the organization.

 

G4-EN6

Reduction of energy consumption

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Reduction of energy consumption in 2014 (Fuel) 50,550 0 33,856 0 GJ

The saving is calculated in relation to the previous year.
For BEA, BEE: estimation based on records of fuel and steam consumption, interventions to increase energy efficiency and reduce steam losses.
For ΒΕΘ (calculation): Steam savings due to reduction of losses (eg improving insulation) and fuel savings from improved efficiency of furnaces and boilers.
No energy savings concerning cooling.

Reduction of energy consumption in 2014 (Electricity) 0 0 0 200
Reduction of energy consumption in 2014 (Heating) 0 0 0 15,282
Reduction of energy consumption in 2014 (Steam) 117,950 561,206 262,515 0
Total reduction of energy consumption in 2014  168,500 561,206 296,371 15,482

 

G4-EN7

Reductions in energy requirements of products and servisces

The end products (fuels) of the commercial companies HF and EKO contribute significantly to lower emissions and reduced fuel consumption. EKO’s petrol ‘95 Ekonomy’ assures fuel economy up to 2% and EKO’s diesel Ekonomy assures up to 4% less fuel consumption. Moreover,  gasoline ‘EKO Racing 100’ reduces emissions, cleans and protects the engine and the fuel circuit and achieves up to 4% higher motor efficiency by significantly reducing friction.

Also, the new EKO’s fuel Diesel Avio assures zero engine power loss throughout the engine’s operation and over the whole range of engine’s revs (according to the motor test CEC F-98-08, which is standard for the modern common rail diesel engines). Additionally, the use of BP’s gasoline Ultimate 95 provides, on average, 12 extra kilometers per filling as compared to conventional fuel; while BP’s Ultimate Diesel assures, on average, 42 extra kilometers per filling as compared to  conventional fuel.

Finally, the improved BP’s heating oil ‘BP Super Heat’ has unique characteristics that contribute to environmental protection.

More information on standards, assumptions and calculation methodologies are available at the official site of the marketing companies EKO and HF, at  http://www.eko.gr & http://www.hellenicfuels.gr

G4-EN8

Total water withdrawal by source

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE BEΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Total 4,457,431 9,115,818 1,724,589 1,262,163 m3

The water consumption is calculated using the invoices of the water utilities; and the records of relevant meters for surface and ground water.
Estimated consumption takes place in case of a subsidiary with no water consumption meters.
The Group does not consume water from rainwater, wastewater of other organizations or other sources.

Water utility 3,566,338 4,792,043 1,724,589 1,223,388
Surface water (Sea water) 891,093 3,294,455 0 1,400
Ground water (Drilling) 0 1,029,320 0 37,375

 

G4-EN9

Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water

There are no significantly affected water sources.

G4-EN10

Water recycled and reused

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Percentage 13.52 24.26 2.71 0.26 % Results either directly from gauges or by estimation (eg. for BEA is estimated that 10% of the water from the wastewater treatment unit is utilized for internal operations - cleaning, hydraulic tests, etc.). 
Volume 602,828 2,211,726 46,747 3,326
(A, B, E)
m3

 

G4-EN11

Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas

None of the Group’s refineries is near protected areas (NATURA, RAMSAR). All installations are located in established industrial areas.

G4-EN12

Description of significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas

Significant work has been done for the minimization of the impacts to the environment and the ecosystem. The refineries, in Greece, are the industrial sector with the wider application of the Best Available Techniques for the environmental protection. The management of wastewater and solid waste is based on BATs resulting in zero impact on living organisms while air emissions are monitored based on the Guidelines for air quality and therefore the effect on living organisms is estimated to be negligible.

G4-EN13

Habitats protected or restored

There are no such habitats. See also indicator G4-EN11.

G4-EN14

Total number of IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations, by level of extinction risk

BEA BEE BEΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
0 0 0 0 - -

 

G4-EN15

Direct GHG emissions, Scope 1. (EU ETS integration year: 2005). See EN17 for indirect emissions due to personnel commuting and product transport.

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Verified  CO2 emissions  (for the 3 domestic refineries participating in EU ETS) 1,393,017 1,908,758 239,535 11,900
(A, B, C, D)
tn CO2 eq

Third party emissions verification according to EU regulations 600 & 601/2012. Differentiation of emissions compared to the base year is presented in detail  in Chart 4.3, at "ENVIRONMENT" section-Climate Change & Energy Efficiency.

Direct GHG emissions besides  CO2. Emissions of HCFCs, CH4, N2O.

5,763 1,328 5,257 - Calculation based on  GWP from  IPCC, 2013: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis.
Total 1,398,780 1,910,086 244,792 11,900

There are no emissions of biogenic CO2.
Emissions are monitored since 2005 within the framework of EU ETS (Phase 1: 2005-2008, Phase 2: 2008-2012, Phase 3: 2013-2020).
As  base year is chosen  the first year of the current period, ie. 2013 (base year emissions = 3,461,438 tn CO2). Consolidated approach of emissions’ reports based on operational control.

 

G4-EN16

Indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2)

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE BEΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Electricity consumption at facilities 238,308 345,788 207,576 63,646 tn CO2 eq

Only CO2 emissions are included. Emissions were calculated using electricity consumption and CO2 emissions factors.

PPC’s EF for 2013 is  1.11 kg CO2/kWh
Elpedison’s EF for 2014: 0.385 kg CO2/kWh
ΙΕΑ: BULGARIA  EF 2009-2011: 0.558 kg CO2/kWh
MONTENEGRO EF 2009-2011: 0.454 kg CO2/kWh
SERBIA 2009-2011: 0.745 kg CO2/kWh).

ΟΚΤΑ: calculation based on UNDP’s data. CYPRUS EF from “Mayors’ Covenant”. Base year is 2012 when the 4 main buildings of the Group were included. It is underlined that Gravias bulding was included for first time in 2014.

The detailed calculations are included in Carbon Footprint 2014. The total indirect emissions of the base year were calculated 705,573 tn CO2. Consolidated approach of emissions’ report is based on operational control.
Electricity consumption at HQs offices

HQ’s office building (at Chimaras str, Maroussi): 1,806 tn CO2 eq.
The sum of indirect emissions (Scope 2) for the Group is 857,124 tn CO2 eq.

 

G4-EN17

Other indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3)

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Total amount of indirect CO2 emissions, from all activities (air trips, private transportation, paper consumption) at the administration buildings (HQs, Aspropyrgos, Elefsina & Thessaloniki) 1,974 tn CO2 eq Only CO2 emissions are included. There are no emissions of biogenic CO2. Emissions related to air travel come directly from  travel agencies; emissions due to transportation are calculated based on the records  of fuel cards; estimates of private means of transportation are in accordance with questionnaire in 2012 and emission factors are from Defra and MyClimate (Carbon Footprint 2014 project).
Emissions related to deliveries of crude and raw materials/ products, intermediate transport & exports 465,855 Only CO2 emissions are included. Method of calculation based on trips and transported quantities. Emission factors from Second IMO GHG Study 2009.
Total of other indirect GHG emissions 467,829

Base year 2013 when emissions related to deliveries of crude and raw materials / products, intermediate transport & exports  were included in the calculation.
Total other indirect emissions of the base year emissions were calculated 283,038 tn CO2.

 

G4-EN18

Emission Intensity Index

BEA BEE BEΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
0.21 0.47 0.18 N/A tn CO2 eq/ tn total distribution

Tons CO2 eq per ton of total distributed products.

It includes emissions related to CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs and concerns direct (Scope 1), indirect (Scope 2) and other indirect  (Scope 3) emissions.

 

G4-EN19

Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission (in 2014)

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the Group, eg CO2 from fuel consumption. 5,586
(A)
43,009
(A)
22,698
(C)
79 (A:OKTA)
(C)
tn CO2 eq

It refers only to CO2 emissions, whose reduction is calculated based on the amounts of consumption compared to 2013 (base year). Reductions reported by the three refineries only related to direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1 & 2).
No reductions in Scope 3.
(Scope 3: Other indirect GHG emissions, which is the result of the organization's activities, but from sources not owned or controlled by the organization and use of products and services) .
The following table presents the actions that these reductions may occur. The symbol next to the number in each cell corresponds to the symbol of this table.

A Fuel switching
B Use of RES
C Improved energy efficiency
D Co-generation
E Other

 

Scope 2: Indirect greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the production of electricity, heating, cooling and steam which is purchased or acquired for own consumption by the Group. 223,052
(D)
89,365
(D)
0 1,393 (A:OKTA)
(C)

 

G4-EN20

Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
HCFCs 0.025 0 0 - tn CFC-11 eq Substance R-22. EFs are from IPCC, 2013: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. Calculation based on the material-losses of these substances.

 

G4-EN21

NOx, SΟx and other significant air emissions 

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
NOx 2,802 496 346 16.9
(A, D)
tn

Calculation based on annual reports PRTR.
EFs from 3/15 report of  CONCAWE.
SOx emissions resulting from the percentage of sulfur in fuel, through calculations.
There are no emissions of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP).
HAP: estimations, mainly benzene emissions and concentrations of heavy metals in particles (such as Ni, As, Cd, Hg).

NOx Emission Intensity Index 0.36 0.10 0.10 N/A Kg/ tn throughput
SOx 4.359 928 843 49.4
(A, D)
tn
SΟx Emission Intensity Index 0.57 0.18 0.25 N/A Kg/ tn throughput
VOCs 906 700 217 12.2
(A, B, C, D)
tn
VOCs Emission Intensity Index 0.11 0.14 0.06 N/A Kg/ tn throughput
PMs 181 28.8 38.2 1.6
(A, D)
tn
PMs Emission Intensity Index 0.02 0.01 0.01 N/A Kg/ tn throughput
HAP (Hazardous air pollutants) 21.8 12.2 0 0 tn

 

G4-EN22

Total water discharge by quality and destination

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Volume 2,420,035 3,954,880 1,269,577 857,672 m3 The measured quantities derived from flow-meters.There were no planned discharges. No reuse by other organization. 
Destination Saronikos gulf Saronikos gulf Thermaikos gulf N/A  
Treatment method The Group’s facilities effluent treatment units include treatment of 1st, 2nd and, occasionally, 3rd level.
H/C index 1.57 3.99 1.15 N/A gr HC / th throughput

 

G4-EN23

Total weight of waste by type and disposal method

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Total 4,380 2,709 2,927 1,841 tn

Priority is the waste management in situ (within the premises).
If this is not possible; specialized waste management companies take care of the waste management.
The treatment and handling method is selected in accordance with the Article 4 of the European Directive 2008/98 / EC " waste management hierarchy".

Hazardous (total) 979 1,109 226 132
Non-Hazardous (total) 3,401 1,600 2,701 1,709
Reused Hazardous 20 0 0 -
Reused Non-Hazardous 0 0 0 114
Recycled Hazardous 2 4.7 2.3 21.3
Recycled Non-Hazardous 275 36.9 0 197
Recovered Hazardous 957 1,104 13.2 111
Recovered Non-Hazardous 2,690 1,563 0 175
Incinerated Hazardous 0 0 16.2 0
Incinerated Non-Hazardous 436 0 0 0
Landfill Hazardous 0 0 194.2 0
Landfill Non-Hazardous 0 0 2,701 1,223

 

G4-EN24

Total number and volume of significant spills

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Total number of significant spills to soil surface and ground water. 0 0 0 0 # Significant spill is a hydrocarbon spill greater than 100 bbls; or  any H/C spill released into a sensitive environment (eg protected area, habitat, river, lake, etc.); or any non-H/C spill that has significant environmental impact due to eg the toxicity of the substance, elevated salinity, acidity etc.

 

G4-EN25

Weight of exported waste deemed hazardous

Environmental Indicators per Facility ΒΕΑ ΒΕΕ ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, EK=Γ, DIAXON=Δ, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=Θ)
Units Comments
Quantity 63.1 35.0 194.2 76.4
(Α, Β)
tn There no transported, imported, treated waste came from abroad.
Percentage 1.44 1.29 6.63 4.15 %
 
G4-EN26

Identity, size, protected status, and biodiversity value of water bodies and related habitats significantly affected by the organization’s discharges of water and runoff

No affected ecosystems.  See also ΕΝ11 and ΕΝ13.

G4-EN27

Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and services

ΒΕΑ ΒΕΕ ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, EK=Γ, DIAXON=Δ, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=Θ)
Units Comments

It is underlined that fuels launched before 2014 still have lower sulfur content compared with specifications.
In addition, ΕΚΟ’s petrol 95 Εkonomy and ΕΚΟ’s diesel Εkonomy assure a reduction of fuel consumption of 2% and 4% respectively.
Moreover, BP’s petrol Ultimate 95 and BP’ diesel Ultimate Diesel provide, on average, extra 12 and 42 kilometers per filling, respectively, compared to conventional fuel.
The new fuel Diesel Avio, launched in 2014, offers:

  • Excellent engine cleaning results and thus reduction of fuel consumption.
  • Complete restoration of the smooth operation of the motor, with two fillings. After 5 fillings, internal deposits in injectors completely disappear.
  • Effective antifoam, anticorrosive and antioxidant protection due to  special, technologically advanced, improver additives (admixtures).

EKO with DIESEL Avio, for the first time in Greece applies the technology of aviation fuel filters in diesel for cars. The Avio Filter installed immediately before the fuel pumps, is a technologically advanced filter, which ensures the purity of the fuel at the level of purity of aviation fuel.

With Avio Filter the following are accomplished:

  • Removal of particles
  • Removal of rust and water
  • Fuel filtering Yield 98%
Parameters such as liquid waste, noise, and solid waste do not apply to the kind of the Group's products - liquid fuels.
 
G4-EN28

Percentage of products sold and their packaging materials that are reclaimed by category

N/A for refineries products.  Packaging materials are not in use since fuels are transported via pipelines, tank trucks and ships.

G4-EN29

Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations

Environmental Indicators per Facility BEA BEE ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, HF=C, DIAXON=D, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=G)
Units Comments
Significant fines for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations (total). 0 0 0 0

There was no case of non-monetary sanction.
There was no case resolved by dispute resolution mechanisms.
There was no case where the Group did not identify any non-compliance with laws or regulations.

G4-EN30

Significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials for the organization’s operations, and transporting members of the workforce

The company, in order to quantify the environmental impact caused by personnel commuting, studied its employees’ commuting approaches related to the administrations buildings (HQs, BEA, BEE & ΒΕΘ). 

The study showed that approximately 33% of the above mentioned employees use either public transportation or company’s buses instead of private cars (total emissions from road travel 2,089 tCO2-eq).

Based on Euro 5 specifications, emissions of other pollutants because of these commuting approaches (besides public transport) are:

CO 4.38 tn
PM 0.03 tn
NOx 0.51 tn
Total H/C 0.35 tn

In addition, the Group is sponsor of the initiative "Save more fuel" and contributed to the edition of a catalogue with guidelines on ecodriving, http://www.savemorethanfuel.eu/greece/index.html.

The most significant impact of the transportation of the products results from sea-transport (exports).

It has been calculated  that, for the transport by ship, the energy consumed is 1,926 TJ and the related emissions are 147,564 tn CO2.

G4-EN31

Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type

Environmental Indicators per Facility ΒΕΑ ΒΕΕ ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, EK=Γ, DIAXON=Δ, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=Θ)
Units Comments
Total 902,826 1,236,278 418,751 1,781,359  
Waste treatment and disposal 538,792 644,684 305,979 467,936
Abatement technologies for air emissions, eg. filters 22,184 5,000 - 738,000
Certifications fees (EMAS, ISO 14001, CO2 verification, etc) 3,494 4,094 3,910 8,340
Equipment maintenance cost, contractor personnel 25,443 10,000 97,275 542,083
Clean up and remediation cost following leaks, etc 263,736 513,000 - 25,000
Other costs – Chemical Analysis 49,176 59,500 11,587 Ν/Α
 
G4-EN32

Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

Starting on 05/2014 all new suppliers are evaluated using questionnaire which includes criteria on environmental performance. No significant findings in 2014.

G4-EN33

Significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Starting on 05/2014 active suppliers are evaluated using questionnaire which includes criteria on impact on society and environment performance. In 2014, more than 600 questionnaires were completed; their evaluation presented no significant findings.

G4-EN34

Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms

Environmental Indicators per Facility ΒΕΑ ΒΕΕ ΒΕΘ SUBSIDIARIES
(OKTA=A, EKO=B, EK=Γ, DIAXON=Δ, HPC=Ε, EKO SERBIA=Ζ, EKO BULGARIA=H, JUGOPETROL=Θ)
Units Comments

Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms

3 1 2 0 # Complaints reported in 2014 and resolved within the same year, according to the standard procedure.
Number of grievances addressed in 2014 3 1 2 0
Number of grievances resolved in 2014 3 1 2 0
 

Labour Practices & Decent Work

G4- LA1

Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender, and region.

  p. 20 ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Working at our Group)

 Hires by age group and gender
  <30 30-50 >50
 HELPE M 10 19 1
F 4 4 0
 ASPROFOS M 0 3 2
F 0 0 0
 ΕΚΟ BULGARIA M 0 0 0
F 3 2 0
 DIAXON 0 0 0
 JUGOPETROL M 2 1 0
F 3 3 0
 ΟΚΤΑ M 0 2 1
F 1 4 0
 HP CYPRUS M 1 0 0
 HF M 14 7 0
F 14 6 0
 EKΟ M 0 0 0
F 0 0 0

Zero new hires turnover

 Employees turnover by age group and gender
  <30 30-50 >50
 HELPE M 3 2 5
F 1 0 0
 ASPROFOS M 0 0 1
F 0 1 0
 ΕΚΟ BULGARIA M 1 3 0
F 1 2 0
 ΕΚΟ SERBIA M 0 1 0
F 0 2 0
 DIAXON   0 0 0
 JUGOPETROL M 1 4 7
F 0 13 3
 ΟΚΤΑ M 0 2 1
F 0 0 0
 HP CYPRUS M 0 2 3
F 2 0 0
 HF M 1 2 0
F 2 0 0
 ΕΚΟ M 0 0 1
F 0 1               0               

 Percentage of employees who stay in the Group (loyalty indicator 98%).

 HELPE 99%
 ΕΚΟ 99%
 HF 98%
 DIAXON 100%
 ASPROFOS 98,7%
 HP CYPRUS 87%
 EKO BULGARIA 88%
 EKO SERBIA 91%
 JUGOPETROL 80%
 OKTA 99,34%
G4- LA2

Benefits provided to full-time employees, who are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation.

HELPE

The benefits provided in Collective Agreements and Internal Labour Regulations concern employees with an indefinite time contract and not employees under fixed-term contract, full or part-time regardless of where they work.

Type of employee benefit Fixed-term contract
Full-time
Indefinite time contract
Pension plan through group contracts - v
Medical plan through Life & Health Group Contract - v
Financial support for serious health situations - v
Employees’ children camping - v
Wedding/birth/death allowance - v
School allowance - v
University studies allowance - v
Vouchers/gifts on Easter & Christmas/ financial support for families with many children - v
Support to employees’ family members with special needs - v
Financial aid awards for distinguished pupils-students (employees’ children) successful in Universities & Colleges - v
Crèche allowance - v
Long service anniversary gifts - v
Employees’ loans - v
Free staff commuting  v v
Free light lunch v v

ΑSPROFOS

Company’s benefits are provided to all employees

DIAXON

Benefits to indefinite contract employees (discount vouchers are provided to temporary employees and ): summer camps, childcare allowance, loans, school allowance, students’ allowance, award to employees’ children for excel school or university performance, financial support to learn foreign languages, monetary allowances (marriage, child, spouse or child death), financial support to employees with children with special needs.

DIAXON

Benefits to indefinite contract employees (discount vouchers are provided to temporary employees and students) are: summer camps, childcare allowance, loans, school allowance, students’ allowance, award to employees’ children for excel school or university performance, financial support to learn foreign languages, wedding/birth/death allowance, financial support to employees with many children and children with special needs.

JUGOPETROL

Full time and part time employees have equal rights according to law.

ΕΚΟ SERBIA

Lap top, mobile, private health insurance and EKO discount card only to employees with indefinite time contract.

ΗΡ CYPRUS

Medical and life insurance program to all employees.

ΟΚΤΑ

Financial support for employees’ children who are pupils/students, Xmas – Easter gifts, holiday allowance.

EKO & HF

Benefits for fixed-term employees
Preventive medical tests
Marriage/birth allowance
Discount vouchers
Crèche allowance
Gifts on safety goals achievements
Children summer camps

Significant location of operation is an area neighboring to Group’s industrial facilities

G4- LA3

Return to work and retention rates after parental leave, by gender.

Complying with the relevant legislation all employees are entitled to maternity/paternity leave.

During 2014, 45 (F) employees (23 from HELPE, 4 from EKO, 6 from HF, 2 from OKTA, 2 from JPK, 1 from HP Cyprus, 3 from EKO SERBIA and 4 from EKO Bulgaria) and 2 (M) employees from DIAXON  got parental leave.

Moreover, 21 (F) employees, who got parental leave in 2013-14 returned in 2014 (HELPE 8 + ΕΚΟ 2 + HF 6 + ΟΚΤΑ 2 + EKO Bulgaria 3.

Return to work rate = 100% (67% for EKO Bulgaria)

Retention Rate = 100%

G4- LA4

Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes, including whether these are specified in collective agreements.

Minimum 1 month and maximum 3 months.

For changes involving groups of individuals management  issues relevant announcements. Information means include  personal letters, memos, management decisions, councils notifications, etc.

Any change in conditions of individual contract is disclosed to interested parties under the provisions of PD 156/94 within one month of the upcoming change.

Depending on the local/national legislation, the minimum notice period might vary, eg in Bulgaria, Montenegro and Skopje the minimum period is 30 days, in Serbia 10 days, while in Cyprus adequate time and support are provided.

G4- LA5

Percentage of total workforce represented in formal joint management–worker health and safety committees, that help monitor and advise on occupational health and safety programs.

All staff (100%) is represented. The committees participate in regular meetings with the facility management and make recommendations for improvement in the workplace with regard to Health and Safety.

  p. 30-31 ("HEALTH & SAFETY" section, Occupational Health)

G4- LA6

Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days and absenteeism and total number of work related fatalities, by region and by gender.

  p. 32-33, (Table 3.3 at "HEALTH & SAFETY" section, Health & Safety Indices Installations Performance)
 

Injuries breakdown by gender is not recorded at all facilities. The safety indicators, by gender, for the BEA, BEE & BEΘ complexes are:

M/F ΒΕΑ ΒΕΕ ΒΕΘ
LWIF (own staff) 13,96/0 2,34/0 0
LWIF (contractors) 0/0,76 1,11/0 0
AIF (own staff) 13,96/0 3,51/0 0
AIF (contractors) 1,52/0,76 2,22/0 2,14/0
IR (own staff) 2,62/0 0,47/0 0,14/0
IR (contractors) 0/0,15 0,22/0 0
LWIS (own staff) 31,86/0 9,5/0 0
LWIS (contractors) 0/2 1/0 0
ODR (own staff) 0 0 0
ODR (contractors) - - -
LDR (own staff) 93,9/0 4,32/0 0
LDR (contractors) 0/0,29 0,22/0 0
Absentee rate (own staff) Not available 1,5/0,56 1,87/1,77

Clarifications:

  • The used system of rules is in accordance with the CONCAWE’s definitions and OSHA’s  “Recordkeeping guidelines’’.
  • The Absentee rate (AR) is monitored at specific facilities and only for HELPE’s personnel. See also Table 3.3 at "HEALTH & SAFETY" section, Health & Safety Indices Installations Performance.
  • There are no recorded occupational diseases for contractor’s employees.

For lost work days incidents (LWI) the days of absence are calendar. First day of absence is considered the day after the accident. The accidents classification, this year too, took place in accordance with the definitions of CONCAWE (LWI, RWI, MTC, PSE). According to CONCAWE, LWIs, in 2014, were further analyzed in the following categories:

HELPE, ΕΚΟ, HF INJURY TYPE No of LWIs)
Group’s employees 19
Contractors’ employees 3
Road accident Road accident 0
Height/Falls Falls from height 2
Hit by falling objects 2
Slips & trips (same height) 12
Burn/Electric shock Explosion or burns 2
Electric shock 0
Confined Space                                        Confined Space inury 0
Other accident type

Assault or violence

0
Drowning or water related accident 0
Cut, puncture, scrape 0
Blow 1
Exposure to noise, chemical, biological, vibration 0
Trapped under or between 2
Over exertion, strain 1
Pressure release 0
Other 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G4- LA7

Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation.

There are no workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation.

In cases of serious disease or loss of a family member, the company provides support by a psychologist or social worker.

At the facilities’ infirmaries, the physicians and other external experts train the shift working employees on First Aid provision, handling of respirators (recovery from major accidents), means of rescue from confined workplaces, etc.

The Group’s companies, ad hoc, inform their employees in case of diseases or whenever seasonal viral outbreak is observed, (by emails, bulletin boards, announcements on notice boards, etc).

G4- LA8

Report whether formal agreements (either local or global) with trade unions cover health and safety.

  p. 57-58 (Table 4.16 at "ENVIRONMENT" section-Installations Certifications), facilities certification in accordance with OHSAS 18001/ΕΛΟΤ 1801.

Health & Safety issues, agreed in collective agreements with employees’ unions, refer to the Internal Labour Regulations, which is accessible on the corporate network. An agreement is signed among the Group’s companies and the relevant employee unions concerning safety personnel in case of strike.

Internal Protection and Prevention Service (ESYPP) operates under PD95/1999, aiming at employees’ occupational health monitoring and taking protective measures to avoid accidents.

Occupational Health and Safety Committees (EYAE) operating at each facility, consisting of elected representatives of employees and representing all employees, under PD1568/1985. Any employee (100%) may participate in the elections for EYAE at the facility where he/she is working. The committees participate in periodic meetings with the facility management making suggestions for improvements in their workplace, as far as occupational health and safety are concerned.

Related reference at:

  • HELPE Internal Labour Regulation, Articles 8, 24, 40, 45
  • EKO & HF Internal Regulation, Articles 9, 12, 23, 28
  • Group’s Code of Conduct, chapter 7.1

Outsourced Protection & Prevention Services (ΕXYPP): Where appropriate (eg DIAXON, ΕΚΟ SERΒIA) the monitoring of the occupational H & S activities are outsourced to a properly qualified external partner (EXYPP). This partner is responsible for indicators monitoring and the implementation of the relevant labour legislation.

The Health & Safety issues are covered 100% by local agreements or regulations or official procedures, the Commission for Health and Safety, and the participation of Safety Technician at  periodic H & S meetings with his colleagues at other Group’s facilities.

There are also formal agreements covering issues such as:

  • Provision and use of personal protection equipment
  • Participation of employee representatives in inspections
  • Education and information on Health  & Safety
  • Submission of complaints
  • Right to refuse dangerous work

Two safety committees operate at HP Cyprus; their establishment and role are in accordance with the relevant legislation. The committees’ members are elected from employees every 3 years. The members of the two safety committees (one for Nicosia and one for Larnaca) represent employees on all health and safety issues.

At ΟΚΤΑ, the local agreements cover issues such as: Personal protective equipment; Participation of worker representatives in health and safety inspections, audits, and accident investigations; Training and education; Right to refuse unsafe work; Periodic inspections.

G4- LA9

Average hours of training per year per employee by gender and by employee category.

  p. 43 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Environmental Management), 39-40 ("HEALTH & SAFETY" section, Training).

Statistical information concerning training expenses, training hours and breakdown by number of trainees, gender and training issue are presented in Tables 2.4-2.5 at "OUR PEOPLE" section, Education & training.

The Group’s total expenditure on education amounted to € 738, 520 and the total number of training hours was 75,023.

Indicatively, in-house seminars of 14,581 hours on Health, Safety and Fire Prevention, were conducted during 2014.

Average hours of training per employee by employee category

Company Management Operators
HELPE 25,31 29,65
ΕΚΟ 15,26 7,29
HF 22,35 19,29
DIAXON 45,7 2,5
ASPROFOS 29,5 22,5
ΟΚΤΑ 9,2 7,17
ΕΚΟ SERBIA 27,42 14
HP CYPRUS 28 35
EKO BULGARIA 74 64
JUGOPETROL 1,45 1,63
 

 

Average hours of training per employee by gender
Company M F
HELPE 29,63 27
ΕΚΟ 9,01 6,75
HF 19,72 19,62
DIAXON 3,5 5,6
ASPROFOS 23,5 23,4
ΟΚΤΑ 7,52 6,58
ΕΚΟ SERBIA 25,27 13,6
HP CYPRUS 39 23
EKO BULGARIA 56,4 77,38
JUGOPETROL 1,58 1,71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G4- LA10

Programs for skills management and lifelong learning, that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings.

The HR Department, supporting lifelong learning, aims for continuous improvement of skills of employees by implementing long in-house education & training programs to ensure the "continuous employment". Indicative topics covered by these programs are: learning English, economics for non-economics, legal for non-legal persons, principles of management, basic management skills and techniques of effective presentations. See also "OUR PEOPLE" section, Education & Training.

In case of employee resignation or retirement:

  • a compensating payment is provided, taken into account the age and experience.
  • a supporting program helping to find another job is available.

The Group brings to an end labour contracts, usually, when employees meet the conditions for full retirement.

G4- LA11

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews, by gender and by employee category.

For senior and top management, the evaluation is made annually based on KPIs and links the performance of the company with the objectives of the staff, on issues such as sustainable development (safety, environment, etc.).

% of employees receiving regular performance and career development review, per company

HELPE 100
EKO 100
HF 100
ASPROFOS 99.33
DIAXON 99
EKO SERBIA 100
JUGOPETROL 100
OKTA 100
EKO BULGARIA 100
HP CYPRUS 100

 

G4- LA12

Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per employee category, according to gender, age group, minority group membership and other indicators of diversity.

  p. 88-89

 Ratio of executive/no-executive members of the BoD was 4/9, in 2014.

The breakdown of the 55 board members (of the Group’s companies included in this Report) by gender and age group is as follows:

55 BoD members in 10 companies
Genter Age Group
<30 30-50 >50
M 0 19 34
F 0 2 0

On average 6% of women are in senior management, (HELPE 17.8%, ΕΚΟ 19.4%, HF 3.8%, ASPROFOS 1.75%, OKTA 16.67%, no participation for the rest).

 p. 21 (Tables 2.2, 2.3 at "OUR PEOPLE" section, Workng at our Group) for employees breakdown

At the end of 2014 the Group employed, as permanent employees, 130 people with special needs.

Employees breakdown per gender, age group, nationality:

AGE GROUP HELPE ΕΚΟ HF ASPROFOS
M F M F M F M F
<30 7.1% 0.6% 0.4% 0% 8% 8.5% 0% 0%
30-50 57.6% 9.7% 28.8% 41% 48.2% 20.9% 29.3% 28.7%
>50 22.9% 2.1% 6.6% 23.2% 11.4% 3% 32.7% 9.3%

 

AGE GROUP DIAXON EKO BULGARIA JUGOPETROL EKO SERBIA HP CYPRUS OKTA
A Γ Α Γ Α Γ Α Γ Α Γ Α Γ
<30 0% 0% 7.1% 10.7% 1.4% 4.2% 2.9% 0% 3.8% 3.8% 6.6% 2.4%
30-50 80.2% 15.6% 35.7% 30.4% 31.7% 19.7% 34.3% 48.6% 41.5% 26.4% 15.4% 6.4%
>50 4.2% 0% 10.7% 5.4% 35.2% 7.6% 5.7% 8.5% 22.6% 1.9% 59.9% 9.3%

 

Employees breakdown by nationality & gender
Nationality M F
Greek 2.126 467
FYROM 340 77
Serbian 33 23
Cypriot 37 17
Bulgarian 31 26
Montenegrin 99 44
Albanian 8 1
Croatian 0 2
German 1 0
Romanian 1 0
Turkish 1 0
Slovenian 1 0

 

 

G4- LA13

Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men by employee category and by significant locations of operation.

Non-material issue because the Group does not follow any differentiation between men and women on the payroll.

The salary is based on annual evaluations and follows the Greek and EU legislation on equal pay. Based on the principle of equality, there is no discrimination or other economic differentiations in any company.

G4- LA14

Percentage of new suppliers, who were screened using labor practices criteria.

The evaluation of all new suppliers is based on questionnaire, that also includes criteria for workplace practices.

No significant findings in 2014.

G4- LA15

Significant actual and potential negative impacts for labor practices in the supply chain and actions taken.

Active suppliers are evaluated by questionnaire, that also includes criteria for labor practices in the supply chain.

In 2014, the evaluation of more than 600 filled in questionnaires did not reveal any significant findings.

G4- LA16

Number of grievances about labor practices filed, addressed and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms.

Grievances are filed and resolved through the "Employee Suggestion Program" ("OUR PEOPLE" section, Labour Environment & Employees Engagement) (approximately 5 per year are related to labour practices).

ΟΚΤΑ

1 grievance about labor practices filed, addressed and resolved through formal grievance mechanism.

1 grievance filed through formal grievance mechanism during the reporting period.

1 grievance was addressed during the reporting period.

0 grievances filed prior to the reporting period, that were resolved during the reporting period.

Human Rights

G4-HR1

Total number and percentage of significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening

The Code of Conduct (sections 7.2 & 7.3) and the Internal Labour Regulations (article 2.3) provide guidance on the protection of human rights throughout the supply chain.

Both documents make clear references to the respect of the human rights. Furthermore, all employees have been trained on both documents, which are accessible by all employees in the corporate network. Copies of them have been distributed throughout the Group.

A new article making reference to the Sustainable Procurement is planned to be included in the  revision of the Procurement Manual in 2015. Moreover, a new relevant clause is going to be incorporated in new contracts/purchase orders .

In 2014, the screening percentage was zero.

The Group’s companies, where appropriate, use evaluation questionnaires, covering topics such as child labour, respect to human rights, labour rights, equal opportunities, H & S, etc.

G4-HR2

Total hours of employee training on human rights policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of employees trained

100% of employees were trained to HR issues through the company’s Internal Labour Regulation (articles 22, 23, 26, 38 & 39) and the Code of Conduct (section 7), which are available to all employees via  intranet.

The following actions are indirect ways of training on human rights:

  • Employee participation in awareness workshops on CSR, Sustainability Reporting, GRI certification
  • Educational Seminars for CSR (Edge & Edge-Commercial in Athens and Thessaloniki) to groups of employees
  • The Corporate Responsibility Report Working Group, (see indicator G4-49) on issues of Sustainability Reporting
G4-HR3

Total number of incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

The HR Division monitors such phenomena and acts accordingly in cooperation with the union of employees.

No relevant reports in 2014.

G4-HR4

Operations and suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be violated or at significant risk, and measures taken to support these rights

The HR & Procurement Divisions (in cooperation with the union of employees, where appropriate) monitor such phenomena and act accordingly.

In 2014 there were no reports on  violations of the right to freedom of association.
 

The evaluation of the received questionnaires from suppliers did not reveal any significant findings for 2014.

G4-HR5

Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labor, and measures taken to contribute to the effective abolition of child labor

The HR & Procurement Divisions (in cooperation with the union of employees, where appropriate) monitor such phenomena and act accordingly. In 2014 there were no relevant reports.

The recruitment policy of the Group has a lower limit for recruitment the age of 18 years.

The evaluation of the received questionnaires from suppliers did not reveal any significant findings for 2014.

G4-HR6

Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor, and measures to contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor

The HR & Procurement Divisions monitor such phenomena and act accordingly (in cooperation with the union of employees and the work councils, where appropriate).

In 2014 there were no relevant reports.

The evaluation of the received questionnaires from suppliers did not reveal any significant findings for 2014.

G4-HR7

Percentage of security personnel trained in the organization’s human rights policies or procedures that are relevant to operations.

All Group’s security personnel is properly trained.

The permanent personnel (60) are trained, immediately after its recruitment, on HR through the Internal Labour Regulation and the Code of Conduct.

The security personnel provided by the companies we work with, have a formal certification and license to practice. To acquire certification  & license they are trained to procedures related to the protection of human rights.

The Center for Security Studies and the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance certified, as security personnel, all employees (100%) working at the  Group Security Division.

The certification process included a special module concerning human rights and related issues.

There are no armed guards at the premises of the Group.

G4-HR8

Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples and actions taken

Not material issue. There are no such cases.

G4-HR9

Total number and percentage of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews orimpact assessments.

There were no reviews or assessments as there has been no reported or related problem.

G4-HR10

Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights criteria

All new suppliers are evaluated via questionnaire which also includes criteria on respect for human rights.
No significant findings in 2014.

G4-HR11

Significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

 

Active suppliers are evaluated by questionnaire that also includes criteria on human rights impacts in the supply chain.

In 2014, the evaluation of more than 600 filled in questionnaires did not reveal any significant findings.
 

G4-HR12

Number of grievances about human rights impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms

The HR Division monitors phenomena of human rights violation and acts accordingly.

No grievances in 2014.

Society

G4-SO1

Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs

 

In 2013, an opinion survey was conducted, on materiality analysis and stakeholder engagement (see at "OUR APPROACH" section-Materiality Assessment) and a Qualitative & Quantitative Survey (Company Reputation Monitor), in local communities, took place in 2014 (see at "OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY"-Investing in the Community). The materiality analysis and stakeholder engagement survey will be repeated in 2015.

Such surveys, regular communication and consultation are used to determine the investment in infrastructure and other actions for the benefit of local communities and to understand the significant indirect effects locally. Assessing the findings will lead in planning activities for 2015. It has been recorded that local communities anticipate actions with a focus on supporting the unemployed, health services, in support of elderly and vulnerable groups in general.

 p. 71-74 ("OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section, Investing in the Community): actions taken in the framework of surveys, consultation and communication with local communities. Analytical presentation, by country (100% operations).

Furthermore, during the design phase of a new investment, provision is made for direct and indirect impacts. Moreover, the operational planning of any investment pays attention to  the study of direct and indirect impacts on the local community.

G4-SO2

Operations with significant actual or potential negative impacts on local communities

By its very nature, our work has an impact on the local community and society as a whole. Community engagement affects our social license to operate. Our impact on our surroundings immediately affects our employees and local suppliers. And our community engagement improves jobs and education in our environment – it contributes to society as well. This requires a constant focus on everything we do to minimise our negative impact and create value for local communities.

Significant impacts may occur in the stages of: entry of a new activity, running or exit from it. Based on the strategy of the Group only the second stage (operation) considered as significant, for the next 5 years.

The operation of the facilities may have environmental impacts (analytically presented at Section 4: emissions, climate change, pollutants, education, investments, protection of biodiversity), impacts on health and safety ("HEALTH & SAFETY" section) or to the local communities ("OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY" section).

G4-SO3

Total number and percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption and the significant risks identified

All business units are audited for risks associated with corruption; following standard internal auditing procedure.

The procedure is consistent with the Group’s Code of Conduct.

No relevant report or complaint in 2014.

Internal Auditing KPI

Coverage of the annual internal audit program (min=90%)

2013 2014 2015 forcast
130% 110% 100%
G4-SO4

Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures

 

 p. 15 ("OUR APPROACH" section, Ethics & Transparency)

 

100% of the employees (5% management employees, with minor differentiation per company) are trained on anticorruption policies and procedures through the Internal Labour Regulation and the Code of Conduct (copies of the documents are available to all employees).

Specifically, in 2014, 63 employees of HELPE, ΕΚΟ and HF participated in training programs on anticorruption (including the Code of Conduct, cybercrime fraud methods). The percentage of the total workforce is 2.7%.

In December 2014, all employees received a letter from Group’s CEO, which recalls the Group’s principles and behaviors (section 1.6), with reference to integrity, as behavior, and business objectives achievement in full harmony with legislation and rules.

Moreover, all employees (100%) are aware of Group’s commitment on UNGC principles, the corporate policy and values; through the annual Group’s Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report (all reports are posted at the Group’s site and intranet).

Procurement personnel attend relevant seminars and are the guardians of the Procurement Regulation.

G4-SO5

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

No actions addressing incidents of corruption took place in 2014; as no incident was reported to the relevant committee, the companies’ BoDs or the employees’ union representatives

There is also the possibility to report incidents of corruption to the Office of Compliance.

However, provision there is for administrative and legal measures in accordance with Internal Labour Regulation. Moreover, regular audits are planned by the relevant auditing departments.

G4-SO6

Total value of political contributions by country and recipient/beneficiary

Zero contribution, (such contribution is prohibited by the Group’s Code of Conduct).

G4-SO7

Total number of legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices and their outcomes

CYPRUS:

The Competition Protection Commission has decided to reopen the investigation against the oil companies. In its earlier decision, dated 24.05.2009, a fine of € 14,629,000 was imposed to the company. That decision was annulled by the Supreme Court of Cyprus on 25.05.2011. The case is reviewed by the newly established Committee on the basis of documents obtained in the previous investigation. The investigation is still ongoing.

The above investigation  is independent and separate from the new sectoral inquiry conducted by the CPC; during  which a large number of documents and information has been collected from oil companies and petrol stations.

MONTENEGRO:

A) In October 2012 the Competition Authority initiated proceedings against JPK based on a complaint lodged by the Association of Free Trade Unions of Montenegro, in relation to the system applicable to petrol stations (COMO) of its network. On January 28, 2013, the JPK received findings of the Competition Authority on the completion of the process started with the above application. These findings are still subject to appeal.

B) Process for the annulment of the fine (approximately 5 m. €), imposed by the Greek Competition Commission, is pending before the Supreme Administrative Court (Conseil d 'Etat).

The hearing took place on 22.6.2011 and the decision is pending. Possible dismissal of the action will not have a negative impact on the company, given that the respective fine (€ 5.8 mil.) has been paid since 2008.

G4-SO8

Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations

Νο irrevocable fines in 2014.

G4-SO9

Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts on society

All new suppliers are evaluated using questionnaire which also include criteria on impact on society.

No significant findings in 2014.

G4-SO10

Significant actual and potential negative impacts on society in the supply chain and actions taken

Active suppliers are evaluated by a questionnaire that contains criteria for impact on society.

In this context, in 2014, more than 600 questionnaires were filled in. Their evaluation did not reveal significant findings.

G4-SO11

Number of grievances about impacts on society filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms

 p. 63  ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Products & Services Quality)

OKTA: In 2014, four grievances about impacts on society were filed and resolved.

EKO BULGARIA: A small number of customer complaints (97) were reported through the formal grievance mechanisms for the reporting period. All these were addressed and resolved during the period of reference. No  complaints about the impact on society during the reporting period.

Product Responsibility

G4-PR1

Percentage of significant product and service categories, for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement.

  p. 66  ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Products & Services Quality-Customer Information)

Impact assessment is made for the entire lifecycle of each substance and includes the exposure scenarios for every use. For this purpose, in accordance with Regulation REACH, there is communication throughout the entire supply chain.

Potential risk assessment for safety, human health and environment has been conducted for all the products of the Refineries and Chemical Plants. This assessment has been done for all product phases (production, storage, transport, distribution, use, disposal).

The aim is to assess the permissible level of dose/concentration, to which humans and environment may be exposed, in order to conclude the proper Risk Management counter Measures (RMMs).

The risk assessment is conducted for the entire life cycle of each substance and includes the exposure scenarios for every use. For this purpose, as REACH Regulation requires, there is continuous communication throughout the entire supply chain.

Products are properly classified and labelled for hazards, in accordance with the European CLP Regulation. The users are provided with guidance on safe use through the extended Safety Data Sheets (e-SDSs).

G4- PR2

Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes, concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services during their life cycle, by type of outcomes.

No incidents of non-compliance.

G4- PR3

Type of product and service information required by the organization’s procedures for product and service information and labeling, and percentage of significant product and service categories subject to such information requirements.

 p. 66 ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Products & Services Quality)

Copies of Product Material Safety Data Sheet are provided with packaged products such as lubricants; (Table 5.1 at "SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section-Markets-Products, presents the main products). For the non-packaged products there is no such requirement.

The material safety data sheets (MSDS) for lubricants and fuels are also available to customers and at http://www.eko.com.cy/Text.aspx?menuitemid=107&lan=1.

  The sourcing of components of the product or service Content, particularly with regard to substances, that might produce an environmental or social impact Safe use of the product or service Disposal of the product and environmental/social impacts
OKTA YES YES YES YES
HP CYPRUS YES YES YES YES
EKO BULGARIA NO NO YES NO
EKO SERBIA YES YES YES YES
JUGOPETROL YES YES YES YES

 

G4- PR4

Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes, concerning product and service information and labeling, by type of outcomes.

No incidents of non compliance.

"SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section-Products & Services Quality, presents audits and inspections are implemented at petrol stations on the products quality and quantity.

G4- PR5

Results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction.

 p. 63  ("SUPPLIERS & CUSTOMERS" section, Prodcts & Services Quality-Round the clock service)

Moreover, important findings from the annual customer satisfaction survey Brand Vitality Tracking, by country:

HP CYPRUS:  

  • Survey’s (GFK’s annual surveys organized by IMA) results indicate that HPCmaintains its leading position in the Cypriot market. Brand name appeared enhanced compared to last year with Top Of Mind score increased from 37% (in 2013) to 39% this year. Key conclusion is that HPC should continue communicating its values related to quality and superior service and further invest on promotional activities in a market which is becoming more price sensitive.
  • Annual Retail Mystery Shopper Survey where all HPC’s service stations and some of competitors’ are visited 4-times a year. Mystery shoppers assess the HPC’s stations & competitors’ stations in terms of "Effective Service Offered", "Staff Appearance & Wearing of Uniforms" and "Politeness" of personnel. In 2014, overall score for HPC is at 76% vs 67% of the competitors.

EKO BULGARIA:

Top of Mind awareness increased by 5% (1st spontaneous mention of fuel brand/company in certain question of survey). Brand’s choice was the first option with an increase of 3%. Customer satisfaction 93%, according to Mystery Motorist Survey, (criteria: politeness, service and appearance).

EKO SERBIA:

EKO appears strengthened in all indices. Good service and promotional activities/loyalty scheme are considered its main strengths.

OKTA:

The results of GFK’s  annual survey, organized by IMA, show significant improvement, in 2014 relative to 2013, in all indicators (Views & Attitudes, Awareness & Usage, Purchase Criteria & Brand Evaluation and Habits on car usage & Fuel purchases).

JUGOPETROL:

EKO remains the clear leader in the fuel market. The brand is evaluated high in all areas, but its main strength is  the convenient locations. Promotional activities are also a great advantage over the competition. Users are extremely loyal to the brand. Regarding its positioning evolution, EKO is also characterized by its "promotional activities" and "products differentiation".

G4- PR6

Sale of banned or disputed products.

No such cases.

G4- PR7

Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes, concerning marketing communications, including advertising, promotion and sponsorship, by type of outcomes.

No incidents of non compliance.

Full compliance with relevant regulations/codes (eg. unfair competition and consumer protection).

G4- PR8

Total number of substantiated complaints, regarding breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data.

No complaints.

Records of personal customer data fully comply with relevant legislation and are fully harmonized with EU law.

G4- PR9

Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations, concerning the provision and use of products and services.

No significant fines/non-compliances.

Full compliance with the relevant legislation on unfair competition and consumer protection.

ΕΚΟ Bulgaria:
€12,782 paid fines for violation of articles of the law on measures against money laundering (LMML/Regulations on its application RAMML).

Sector Specific indicators (Oil & Gas G4 Sector Disclosures)

OG1

Volume and type of estimated proved reserves and production.

Not applicable, because the hydrocarbons exploration and production activity is out of the scope of this Report.

OG2

Total amount invested in renewable energy.

  p. 47 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Air Emissions & Waste).

Undisclosed information.

OG3

Total amount of renewable energy generated by source.

  p. 47 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Air Emissions & Waste)

Electricity produced by wind farm:14,500 MWh.

Electricity produced by P/V: 1,950 MWh .

OG4

Number and percentage of significant operating sites, in which biodiversity risk has been assessed and monitored.

  p. 58 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Ecosystems-Biodiversity-Sustainability)

There are no such areas near industrial facilities of the Group. The Group undertakes voluntary initiatives to protect biodiversity in consultation with local communities and within its annual program of CSR activities. None of the Group’s refineries is near protected areas (NATURA, RAMSAR). All installations are in established industrial areas.

OG5

Volume of formation or produced water.

Not applicable, because the hydrocarbons exploration and production activity is out of the scope of this Report.

OG6

Volume of flared and vented hydrocarbon.

Gaseous fuel (hydrocarbons) flared at the refineries, based to the verified ETS reports:

Aspropyrgos refinery: 4,299,628 Νm3
Elefsina refinery: 25,623,042 Νm3
Thessaloniki refinery: 8,637,515 Νm3

Based on the GRI’s definition for vented hydrocarbon (ie. intentional controlled release of uncombusted gas) there was no such release in 2014.

OG7

Amount of drilling waste (drill mud and cuttings) and strategies for treatment and disposal.

Not applicable, because the hydrocarbons exploration and production activity is out of the scope of this Report.

OG8

Benzene, lead and sulphur content in fuels

  Indicator G4-ΕΝ27

Supply of "cleaner" fuels (zero sulfur), addition of bio-diesel to fuels, use of cleaner self-consumption fuels, as following (actual values less < or much less << than the specs):

Reduction of fuels sulfur content.

Gasoline & diesel 0.001%w/w (2014).

Aviation fuel < 0.30%w/w (2014) << 0.30%w/w (2012).

Gas oil (heating) <<0.30%w/w (2014).

OG9

Operations where indigenous communities are present or affected by activities and where specific engagement strategies are in place.

No Group’s operations in/adjacent to indigenous peoples’ communities.

OG10

Number and description of significant disputes with local communities and indigenous peoples.

None.

OG11

Number of sites, that have been decommissioned and sites, that are in the process of being.

None/No such plans.

OG12

Operations where involuntary resettlement took place.

None.

OG13

Number of process safety events, by business activity.

 p. 36-37 ("HEALTH & SAFETY" section-Health & Safety Indices & Installations Performance, Table 3.7, Chart 3.8)

The most important  PSE 2014 cannot be grouped, derived from different possible causes such as: leaking gasket from valve during draining, due to failure etc.

The corrective actions taken, to address them and to avoid repetition, consist of better employee training to address multiple scenarios, and the adoption of a new procedure (Reporting and investigating safety incidents, ΕΣΟ A3.0036.00). According to this procedure the investigation of safety incident takes place sooner and in greater depth following "why-tree" method.

Also, at the level of coordinators and foremen, specific seminars (Supervising for Safety) took place, in order to improve employee safety culture.

OG14

Volume of biofuels produced and purchased meeting sustainability criteria.

 p. 47, Table 4.4 ("ENVIRONMENT" section, Air Emissions & Waste)

See also State Gazette, 2nd issue, no. 2432, 02.11.11, tables 1-5.