One of the largest shipping companies, ENTERPRISES SHIPPING AND TRADING SA, received an important recognition worldwide. It became the first shipping company in Greece which was awarded a ISO 26000 certification for its performance, which is the first worldwide standard for Social Responsibility.

Bureau Veritas in Greece evaluated and validated the operational system used by the company in accordance with the CAP 26000, based on four fundamental criteria:

– The integration of Corporate Social Responsibility
– The involvement of stakeholders
– Communication and transparency
– Results and progress .

Social Responsibility has become an important issue in recent years. For ENTERPRISES SHIPPING AND TRADING SA, the need for reliable business practices that demonstrate the performance of Social Responsibility and exceptional results is clear.

The company has committed to follow a strategy in order to meet today’s business challenges and contribute to sustainable development on environmental issues, governance and social issues focusing not only on “what is provided”, but on “how this is provided”. Therefore, it will be able to comply with the Corporate Social Responsibility standard.

ENTERPRISES SHIPPING AND TRADING SA, through its Corporate Social Responsibility, promotes safety, protects the environment , stresses the transparency in business, supports human rights and labor rights and enhances its social profile.

As Mr. Victor Restis stated, the purpose of this Standard summarizes all relevant issues on Sustainable Development relating to the environment , governance, and social aspects. And ENTERPRISES SHIPPING AND TRADING SA focuses on three key aspects of the business: the maritime security, fleet resource management and human rights, as well as management costs – both for its own fleet and for customers’ fleet.