The Programme
Our goal, through the creation of equal opportunities for all, is a society of equal people.
At Piraeus Bank, we harmonise our activities in all areas of operation with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Principles of Responsible Banking. To this end, we implement a multidimensional Corporate Social Responsibility policy, at the core of which is EQUALL - For A Society of Equal People.
The EQUALL programme aims at developing actions targeted at creating equal opportunities for a society of equal people, free of discrimination and exclusion, free of stereotypes and all forms of violence against vulnerable social groups.
The programme is developed around four pillars, constantly being enriched and expanded with new actions. Today these pillars are:
1. Gender equality
2. Children’s welfare
3. New Generation
4. Vulnerable Social Groups
Aim of the programme
This programme aims at contributing to the elimination of inequalities, discrimination, exclusion, and gender stereotypes faced by women and vulnerable groups and, furthermore, empower the younger generation with the necessary skills for them to become stronger and achieve their goals.
Actions
The programme’s actions are centred around education, training, and skill acquisition and enhancement, creating for all equal opportunities for development, progress, and self-sufficiency in conditions of dignity and respect.
Piraeus Bank is the first Greek bank to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles of the UN Global Compact and UN Women, making specific commitments to develop actions that will strengthen and promote Gender Equality. In addition, Piraeus Bank was included for the second consecutive year in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) 2023, which tracks and evaluates the performance of companies that are committed to data transparency regarding the implementation of policies and actions they develop for Gender Equality.
"Piraeus' vision of sustainable development is a top responsibility and strategic commitment to Greek society. We aim at contributing with all our strengths to a stable path towards a better future for all. A future that is built on all that is healthy, creative and productive is born in our country and fuels its development and progress."
George Handjinicolaou
Chairman of the Board of Directors
"At star Bank, we are committed to contributing to the sustainable development of society and the Greek economy. Therefore, through our activities, we are helping to create a future based on economic progress, opportunity, and prosperity for all."
Christos Megalou
CEO