Corporate Social Responsibility
Responsibility beyond Business
Our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is deeply integrated into our operations, ensuring we positively impact not only our industry but also the communities and environments in which we operate.
Support for farmers
Agronomy
and training
We contract directly with individual growers, providing them with continuous training and support through our specialized agronomists who oversee every stage from seed to mature plant.
TIPP
This initiative ensures all our tobaccos are non-GMO, maintaining the integrity of our products from cultivation to processing.
Socio-economic
support
We are actively involved in improving the socio-economic standards of our farmers, addressing issues such as discrimination and child labor, ensuring fair practices throughout our supply chain.
Environmental stewardship
Sustainable practices
Our approach to leaf production balances advanced growing techniques with environmental care, aiming to constantly reduce our ecological footprint.
Recycling initiatives
Our commitment to the environment extends to robust recycling programs, handling waste such as tobacco byproducts, mixed household waste, oils, papers, cardboard, batteries, and scrap metal.
Energy and
waste reduction
We focus on reducing energy consumption and minimizing waste production through new investments and optimizing existing processes across our facilities in Greece and Albania.
Community engagement
Cultural and
humanitarian support
We are founding members of the CULTURAL SOCIETY and THEOFANO FOUNDATION, and we actively support various cultural, educational, athletic, and health-related organizations. These include donations and sponsorships to museums, UNICEF, children's villages, hospitals, and emergency relief efforts for natural disasters.
Athletic
sponsorship
We support athletes aiming to excel in sports organizations, promoting health and perseverance within the community. Our corporate ethos is to act responsibly and supportively, ensuring that our company’s success contributes positively to the society and environment, and not only leads in the tobacco industry but also sets a standard for corporate citizenship.