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KATRADIS GROUP

AT THE FOREFRONT THE NECESSITY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
IN COMPANIES
The contemporary challenges that humanity is facing, such
OF SUSTAINABLE as climate change, social inequality, and the need for greater
transparency and accountability, make it necessary to adopt
sustainable practices that encompass the environment, soci-
DEVELOPMENT ety, and governance. Companies play a key role in this effort,
having the potential to positively impact both the society and
the environment. Katradis Group of Companies, being aware
& RESPONSIBLE of this responsibility for years, has been implementing strat-
egies that promote sustainable development and responsible
business practices.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

QUALITY STRATEGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL
INITIATIVES
More specifically, the Group's companies have been imple-
menting significant policies for quality assurance, envi-
ronmental management and human rights, holding ISO
9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14064
certifications. The Group has recently intensified its efforts
by voluntarily preparing an ESG Report for the second
consecutive year.
Through its environmental initiatives, from 2022 to 2023,
the Group managed to reduce its direct greenhouse gas
emissions by 1.1% and increase the use of renewable
energy sources, which now cover 50% of its energy needs.
The installed photovoltaic system has a capacity of 800
kW, contributing further to reducing emissions and pro-
moting the use of clean energy. The optimisation of pro-
duction processes has led to a 2.7% reduction in energy
consumption per kilogram of production compared to the
previous year, demonstrating its commitment to contin-
uous improvement and innovation. At the same time, the

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