At DESFA, we believe that sustainable development is an integral part of both the future of the energy sector and the planet as a whole.
DESFA is at the heart of the energy transition, moving towards a clean energy future, adopting and integrating ESG factors into its business strategy and the overall value chain of its activities.
This integration begins with the strategic business plan, which includes, among other things, initiatives specifically targeting climate change, fighting energy poverty, establishing a resilient and sustainable energy network, our people, human rights protection, innovation and digitalization, engagement with communities, and strengthening of governance and a stable regulatory environment.
DESFA’s commitment is to promote the decarbonization of the gas business in Greece, with our country serving as a clean energy import corridor for the whole of Europe.
This is evident in our efforts to enhance our infrastructure, aligning with the collective goal of transitioning towards a net-zero future by 2050.
In 2023, we published for the first time our ESG Report for the year 2022, wishing to highlight our strategy and commitment, as well as the company’s performance in matters of Environment, Society and Corporate Governance.
Embracing sustainability as its guiding principle, DESFA has effectively reduced its carbon footprint and direct/indirect greenhouse gas emissions across all facilities. In 2023, we approved our ‘Net-Zero Master Plan’, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (compared to 2018), with the goal of ultimately achieving carbon neutrality by 2040.
Beyond our goals regarding the environment and ensuring the country’s energy security, DESFA implements regularly a number of voluntary actions with an environmental and social impact, with the support of our employees. In 2023, we tripled the number of volunteers that participated in over 20 environmental and social orientation actions, devoting over 1.300 hours of their time to make an impact on their local communities in which DESFA operates.
We are committed to continuing in the same direction, creating added value for all parties involved and upgrading our activities. This commitment has been the driving force behind all the initiatives we have been implementing and those we will achieve in the near future.
With this philosophy, DESFA lays the foundations for tomorrow’s energy, by investing in people, innovation, and infrastructure ready to meet future needs, facilitating more sustainable energy alternatives and building the way to a zero-carbon future.