EKO Honored at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024

EKO received five major distinctions at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024, reaffirming its strategic commitment to corporate responsibility and its positive contribution to society and local communities.

EKO, a 100% subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY, was recognized for initiatives spanning a wide range of social contribution, from supporting vulnerable groups to empowering young people and raising awareness on bone marrow donation.

Specifically, the Company received:

• Gold Award in the Society category for the “Warm Hug” initiative, supporting charitable institutions in Cyprus’s mountainous regions and the Makarios Hospital through the free provision of heating oil.
• Gold Award in the Communication Program category for promoting corporate actions through the “Match for Life Campaign”, highlighting the importance of bone marrow donation in collaboration with the Karaiskakio Foundation.
• Silver Award in the Society category for the “Match for Life” initiative, recognized as a comprehensive awareness and mobilization campaign to enrich the national bone marrow donor registry.
• Silver Award in the Corporate Responsibility / Philanthropic Event category for the “Karaiskakio Gala Dinner”, a special event dedicated to supporting the Foundation.
• Bronze Award in the Education/Scholarships category for the “EKO Proud of Youth” initiative, through which young people were supported with postgraduate scholarships.

Mr. Giorgos Grigoras, CEO of EKO Cyprus, stated: “At EKO, responsibility is inseparable from continuous and constant contribution to society. Every distinction is a recognition of our efforts to stand by people with actions that have meaningful and lasting impact. We extend our sincere thanks to all our partners and teams who worked with dedication to bring these initiatives to life.”.

The awards ceremony took place at a prestigious event that showcased best practices in Corporate Responsibility, with attendance from businesses, institutional bodies, and state representatives.

These distinctions further strengthen EKO’s position as a leader in responsible entrepreneurship, demonstrating that progress is not measured only in numbers, but also in the positive impact left on society.

About EKO CYPRUS LIMITED
EKO CYPRUS LIMITED is a wholly owned subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY. The company is active in the import, storage, distribution, and marketing of liquid fuels, lubricants, and LPG, both in bulk and bottled, serving commercial and industrial clients. EKO CYPRUS LIMITED’s network of service stations holds a leading position in the transportation fuel sector.
The company has undertaken the relocation of its petroleum and LPG facilities from the Larnaca seafront to Vasilikos — an investment that, upon full development, will exceed €50 million.
EKO CYPRUS LIMITED also makes a significant contribution to the labor market: more than 1,500 individuals are employed either directly or indirectly through the company and its associated businesses and EKO-branded service stations.

About HELLENiQ ENERGY
HELLENiQ ENERGY is a leading integrated energy Group in Southeastern Europe. Established as HELLENIC PETROLEUM in 1998, the company operates in six countries, with a portfolio covering the entire energy value chain.
HELLENiQ ENERGY is driving the energy transformation across all its markets, embracing innovation and developing new initiatives.
The company’s main goal is to become the leading provider of low-carbon energy solutions, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050.
HELLENiQ ENERGY’s activities span energy production, supply, and marketing, with an increasing focus on cleaner energy forms and Renewable Energy Sources (RES). Its diversified portfolio across the oil and gas value chain includes refining, supply and marketing of liquid fuels and petrochemical products, hydrocarbons exploration and production, and fuel marketing, while it is rapidly expanding in renewables.
The Group also maintains a strong presence in power generation.
At the heart of HELLENiQ ENERGY’s business strategy is a commitment to people, with a primary goal of ensuring long-term access to sustainable energy for all. As a key investor, employer, and active member of society, the company has a significant socio-economic footprint in the countries where it operates, while consistently aiming to be a reliable and trusted social partner.

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