GSP Group Corporate Social Responsibility

GSP GROUP IKE has developed and implements a Social Accountability Management System in accordance with the SA 8000:2014 Standard, with the aim of establishing and maintaining proper, smooth and effective cooperation with its workforce.

The Company’s objective is to ensure full compliance with the applicable Greek and European Union labour legislation, as well as with the obligations arising from relevant international conventions and instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and applicable United Nations principles and regulations, in accordance with the requirements of Social Accountability International (SAI). The Company has obtained all licences and approvals required by applicable legislation governing its activities.

The Company’s services are provided by experienced and appropriately trained employees and specialised professional personnel, ensuring that all required activities are carried out safely and professionally. All necessary personal protective equipment and appropriate measures for the prevention of occupational risks are provided to employees.

GSP GROUP IKE is committed to the continuous training, education and motivation of its entire workforce, with the aim of fostering a strong sense of responsibility among employees regarding the Company’s operations and compliance with the commitments set out in this Policy.

Management is committed to the implementation of the Social Accountability Management System and to the continuous improvement of its performance, which is monitored through objective and measurable performance indicators.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of GSP GROUP IKE focuses on achieving the following objectives:

• Freedom of Association: Recognition of employees’ right to form, join and participate in trade unions and workers’ organisations.
• Working Hours: Compliance with applicable laws and collective agreements concerning working hours. Overtime work shall be exceptional and shall be compensated in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Forced or Compulsory Labour: No form of forced or compulsory labour, psychological or physical coercion, corporal punishment, abuse or verbal harassment shall be permitted.
• Child Labour: The Company does not engage in, support or tolerate child labour in any form.
• Remuneration: Wages shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements established by national legislation and/or the applicable sectoral provisions.
• Non-Discrimination and Equal Treatment: No discrimination shall be permitted in recruitment, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination of employment or dismissal on the grounds of age, race, colour, nationality, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, trade union membership or political opinion. Any form of sexual harassment is strictly prohibited.
• Health and Safety: The Company is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment in order to prevent injuries, accidents and occupational hazards arising from or directly associated with work activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuous improvement of the Company’s social performance and corporate responsibility practices in accordance with the requirements of SA 8000:2014 and its relationship with employees.

In order to fulfil the above commitments and continuously improve the performance of its Social Accountability Management System, GSP GROUP IKE, guided by the principles of honesty and mutual respect, seeks to establish and maintain relationships based on mutual cooperation with all relevant social stakeholders, customers, suppliers and business partners.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, with which all activities and operations of GSP GROUP IKE are aligned, is communicated to the Company’s employees and business partners.

Any complaint or concern regarding the implementation of this Policy may also be submitted to the following organisations:

For and on behalf of the Company

ATHANASIOS MATZIOROS
MANAGING DIRECTOR