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01. Joint Address by the Chairman and the CEO
kind at an airport worldwide, marks our continuous and March 29th 2011 marked the completion of 10 years of
dynamic investment in environmental management and operations for Athens International Airport, a decade
development, with a focus on renewable energy sources. of operational and business excellence, numerous
The PV Park is projected to produce 11 million kWh accomplishments and recognition by our markets. In
annually, corresponding to almost 20% of the Company’s celebration of the first decade, AIA ran an anniversary art
electricity needs or 9% of airport community needs, and and culture program with the participation of 16 cultural
will avert the emission of at least 11,000 tonnes of CO2 per organisations, our partners in exhibitions and other
year for a period of at least 25 years. For the future, we cultural initiatives since airport opening. Their exceptional
are exploring the possibility of using other alternative or positive response reinforced our commitment to offer a
renewable energy sources, targeting a further reduction unique travel and cultural experience while promoting our
of the airport’s carbon footprint. country’s cultural identity.
The application of the “Polluter Pays” concept to waste A highlight of our 2011 “Airport & Children” program
management at the airport has helped incentivise was the opening of a new creative entertainment area,
recycling at the source, which has risen remarkably in collaboration with the association “The Smile of
from 3% in 2001 to more than 50% in 2011. The Noise the Child”, continuing a tradition that has welcomed
Abatement Procedures were updated in 2011 to include more than 47,000 children since 2002. During 2011,
new measures for preferential runway use. Furthermore, more that 1,000 guests from schools and other
AIA engaged both national and foreign airlines with institutions were hosted as part of our visitor services.
presentations on noise issues. AIA continues its support Furthermore, AIA continues to support children and
of the Vravrona Wetlands. In 2011, a unique path for other social groups in need by contributing to various
the visually impaired was inaugurated. As part of the humanitarian activities.
environmental education program, more than 1,500
children and other interested parties visited Vravrona AIA remains committed to the development of its
while additional funding was provided for maintenance employees as it is considered fundamental to the
and bird monitoring Company’s continued growth and success. The AIA
Training Plan for 2011 involved 23.6 man-hours per
AIA works closely with Local Communities, engaging FTE, while 98% attended at least one training session.
them in a constructive dialogue on issues of common As we seek that all our employees understand our
interest. One of the highlights of our Local Community values (accountability, effectiveness, customer focus,
Action Plan in 2011 was the design, construction and respect and team spirit) and incorporate them into
delivery of a new 24,000m2 urban green area to the their daily activities and decision-making processes, a
neighbouring municipality of Spata-Artemis. training program for the enhancement of “customer
focus”, was designed and implemented company
In the context of being an active Corporate Citizen, wide. This constituted the first phase of the customer-
AIA has launched in 2011 a stakeholder engagement centric project, which was initiated in 2011 and will
initiative aiming at increasing the attractiveness of the be concluded in 2012 comprising the entire airport
city of Athens as a destination. The “athenspotlighted” business community and aiming to make a difference
initiative runs in cooperation with the leading city- in customer service. Moreover, emphasis was placed
guide magazine, numerous businesses from the airport on the development of leadership and managerial skills
community and the city, as well as, various cultural for Directors and Managers through a blended training
institutions. The program promotes the most interesting program offered in cooperation with Harvard Business
spots in Athens at discounted prices and provides Publishing.
foreign visitors with the chance to make the best use
of their time during a short trip. “Athenspolighted” Throughout its history, Athens International Airport has
engages significant part of the business community demonstrated an exemplary consistency in balancing
towards the common benefit objective of attracting sound financial performance and sustainable approach
business and enhancing the city’s brand image. to business. This balancing act becomes increasingly
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kind at an airport worldwide, marks our continuous and March 29th 2011 marked the completion of 10 years of
dynamic investment in environmental management and operations for Athens International Airport, a decade
development, with a focus on renewable energy sources. of operational and business excellence, numerous
The PV Park is projected to produce 11 million kWh accomplishments and recognition by our markets. In
annually, corresponding to almost 20% of the Company’s celebration of the first decade, AIA ran an anniversary art
electricity needs or 9% of airport community needs, and and culture program with the participation of 16 cultural
will avert the emission of at least 11,000 tonnes of CO2 per organisations, our partners in exhibitions and other
year for a period of at least 25 years. For the future, we cultural initiatives since airport opening. Their exceptional
are exploring the possibility of using other alternative or positive response reinforced our commitment to offer a
renewable energy sources, targeting a further reduction unique travel and cultural experience while promoting our
of the airport’s carbon footprint. country’s cultural identity.
The application of the “Polluter Pays” concept to waste A highlight of our 2011 “Airport & Children” program
management at the airport has helped incentivise was the opening of a new creative entertainment area,
recycling at the source, which has risen remarkably in collaboration with the association “The Smile of
from 3% in 2001 to more than 50% in 2011. The Noise the Child”, continuing a tradition that has welcomed
Abatement Procedures were updated in 2011 to include more than 47,000 children since 2002. During 2011,
new measures for preferential runway use. Furthermore, more that 1,000 guests from schools and other
AIA engaged both national and foreign airlines with institutions were hosted as part of our visitor services.
presentations on noise issues. AIA continues its support Furthermore, AIA continues to support children and
of the Vravrona Wetlands. In 2011, a unique path for other social groups in need by contributing to various
the visually impaired was inaugurated. As part of the humanitarian activities.
environmental education program, more than 1,500
children and other interested parties visited Vravrona AIA remains committed to the development of its
while additional funding was provided for maintenance employees as it is considered fundamental to the
and bird monitoring Company’s continued growth and success. The AIA
Training Plan for 2011 involved 23.6 man-hours per
AIA works closely with Local Communities, engaging FTE, while 98% attended at least one training session.
them in a constructive dialogue on issues of common As we seek that all our employees understand our
interest. One of the highlights of our Local Community values (accountability, effectiveness, customer focus,
Action Plan in 2011 was the design, construction and respect and team spirit) and incorporate them into
delivery of a new 24,000m2 urban green area to the their daily activities and decision-making processes, a
neighbouring municipality of Spata-Artemis. training program for the enhancement of “customer
focus”, was designed and implemented company
In the context of being an active Corporate Citizen, wide. This constituted the first phase of the customer-
AIA has launched in 2011 a stakeholder engagement centric project, which was initiated in 2011 and will
initiative aiming at increasing the attractiveness of the be concluded in 2012 comprising the entire airport
city of Athens as a destination. The “athenspotlighted” business community and aiming to make a difference
initiative runs in cooperation with the leading city- in customer service. Moreover, emphasis was placed
guide magazine, numerous businesses from the airport on the development of leadership and managerial skills
community and the city, as well as, various cultural for Directors and Managers through a blended training
institutions. The program promotes the most interesting program offered in cooperation with Harvard Business
spots in Athens at discounted prices and provides Publishing.
foreign visitors with the chance to make the best use
of their time during a short trip. “Athenspolighted” Throughout its history, Athens International Airport has
engages significant part of the business community demonstrated an exemplary consistency in balancing
towards the common benefit objective of attracting sound financial performance and sustainable approach
business and enhancing the city’s brand image. to business. This balancing act becomes increasingly
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