ATHEXGROUP

ESG & Sustainability

CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
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Sustainable development is a cornerstone of our strategy. Acknowledging the pivotal role of sustainability, we are amplifying our efforts in the ESG sector to drive long-term value for businesses, investors, and society as a whole.


Our ESG Strategic Pillars

At the Athens Exchange Group, we are dedicated to building a sustainable future for the Greek capital market by emphasizing transparent governance practices, promoting social responsibility, and reducing our environmental footprint. Our ESG strategy focuses on four key pillars:

Sustainable Markets
Bring visibility to Issuers of sustainable instruments, address knowledge gaps and provide access to data with the aim to create meaningful change in capital markets.
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Sustainable Markets
Bring visibility to Issuers of sustainable instruments, address knowledge gaps and provide access to data with the aim to create meaningful change in capital markets.

Our People
As an employer of choice, we cultivate an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all our people to grow professionally within a safe and healthy community.
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Our People
As an employer of choice, we cultivate an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all our people to grow professionally within a safe and healthy community.

Information Security & Data Privacy
Safeguard customer data and ensure information security.
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Information Security & Data Privacy
Safeguard customer data and ensure information security.

Climate Change
Reduce our own carbon footprint and contribute to the protection of the environment.
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Climate Change
Reduce our own carbon footprint and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Sustainable Markets
Bring visibility to Issuers of sustainable instruments, address knowledge gaps and provide access to data with the aim to create meaningful change in capital markets.
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Sustainable Markets
Bring visibility to Issuers of sustainable instruments, address knowledge gaps and provide access to data with the aim to create meaningful change in capital markets.

Our People
As an employer of choice, we cultivate an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all our people to grow professionally within a safe and healthy community.
esg_educate
Our People
As an employer of choice, we cultivate an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all our people to grow professionally within a safe and healthy community.

Information Security & Data Privacy
Safeguard customer data and ensure information security.
information_security
Information Security & Data Privacy
Safeguard customer data and ensure information security.

Climate Change
Reduce our own carbon footprint and contribute to the protection of the environment.
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Climate Change
Reduce our own carbon footprint and contribute to the protection of the environment.
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Sustainability Report

ESG is at the epicenter of ATHEX’s operations. As such, our sustainability strategy comprises environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance. Read our sustainability report to learn more. 

 

To check the 2022 version click here.

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ATHEX ESG Initiatives

ESG Data Portal

The ATHEX ESG Data Portal is a service that caters to both companies and investors. Companies, listed or not, can showcase their ESG initiatives and the extent of their alignment with the indicators of our ESG Reporting Guide. Investors can benefit from the standardized and comparable information regarding ESG data for most companies. 

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ESG Reporting Guide 2024

The ESG Reporting Guide is an Athens Stock Exchange initiative, designed to bolster businesses within the realm of sustainability. This guide encompasses best practices for ESG disclosure and explains how companies can effectively communicate this information drawing upon international sustainability guidelines. Latest edition of the Guide has taken into account the requirements of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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ATHEX BONDS GREENet

ATHEX BONDS GREENet platform is a centralized display of Green Bonds, Social Bonds, Sustainable Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds, which are listed on ATHEX markets and follow internationally recognized principles/standards (ICMA, CBI Certification). 

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ATHEX ESG Index

The ATHEX ESG Index monitors the stock performance of listed companies that disclose their ESG performance using our ESG Reporting Guide. Through this index, ATHEX recognizes and promotes companies' commitment to ESG principles. 

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Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

In 2018, the Athens Stock Exchange became an active member of the United Nations initiative, Sustainable Stock Exchanges. Since then, it has been committed to promoting sustainable practices and enhancing market transparency by adopting strategies that support responsible investment and sustainable development.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

At ATHEXGROUP, CSR is directly related to the concept of sustainable development, has a voluntary type of actions and constitutes a strategic choice.