MYTILINEOS GROUP: KEY SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION PILLARS
Bolstering of local
employment
Creation of adequate
income
Development of the
local economy
Economic, Social &
Environmental benefits
from the development
of RES Projects
Coverage of local needs
in infrastructures
Donations, sponsorships
and financial assistance
to other charitable
causes
Our traditional commitment to recruit employees primarily from our local communities translated into a share
of 85% of our total workforce in 2013, with a total 2,000 jobs retained across the Group during the year. In
addition to hiring full-time personnel, we also bolster local employment through the turnkey (EPC) construction
of power plants and the construction and operation of RES projects.
The employee compensation systems that we apply in all our subsidiaries take into account the market situation
and are combined with benefits over and above the statutory ones and those provided under agreements based
on collective bargaining, enabling our employees to fully cover their own personal needs and those of their
families, while in parallel maintaining a balance between their professional and family obligations.
In meeting their needs, all Group subsidiaries give priority to local suppliers (according to their needs and spe-
cific characteristics and irrespective of the corresponding share of their total purchases budget). During 2013
nearly 30% of the purchases budget of our companies represented payments to local suppliers but also expen-
ditures for the provision of know-how and technical support to Local Authorities and other local organisations.
Public benefit projects in support of local communities are implemented primarily during the construction stage
of RES projects and can indicatively include the following:
Significant reduction of the gas pollutants from the combustion of mineral fuels (lignite, coal, oil), which
contribute to Climate Change.
Virtually nil environmental nuisance, minimal disruption to the natural ecosystem and protection of biodi-
versity.
Guaranteed income for the local communities from the operation of the RES projects.
Construction of infrastructure works to improve the life of local residents, such as road building or mainte-
nance, repairs or construction of municipal buildings and facilities, in collaboration with the Municipalities con-
cerned and depending of their needs.
Donations to Municipalities towards the purchase of vehicles and equipment required for the operation of
Municipal Services and for fire protection.
Through the consultations that we hold with our Stakeholders, coupled with the implementation of our "Open
Door” Policy , we record the relevant needs of our local communities, which are then assessed by the CSR Teams
of our subsidiaries, with priority given to projects of a public benefit nature. During 2013, a total of €147,000
(up 48% from 2012) were invested to cover our local communities' basic needs in infrastructures and thus help
alleviate problems made more acute by the prolonged economic crisis.
The value of our sponsoring plan for 2013 (including in-kind sponsorships) stood at €610,000, posting a slight de-
cline by 5% from 2013. It was realised through all our subsidiaries and covered a broad range of social issues.
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Sports
Arts
& Culture
NGO’s support
Education
Employees
Donations
to Charities
Miscellaneous
Strengthening
Entrepreneurship
20%
24%
16%
16%
15%
5%
2%
2%
MYTILINEOS GROUP: SOCIAL EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY OF ACTIONS (TOTAL: €610,000)
