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Summary

This ambitious programme aims at the implementation of an Environmental & CSR Standard specifically designed for the SMEs. It focuses on green – social investments and operations.

Commitment Target(s)

Year	Commitment Target
2014	Expansion of the Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Standard to 700 SMEs
2014	7% Reduction of the Operational Carbon Footprint across 700 SMEs of the retail sector (Base year 2012)

Details

This commitment is connected to the project “Support of Green Entrepreneurship Acts & Corporate Social Responsibility for the commercial business sector”, that is part of the Operational Programme “Human Resources Development” (NSRF 2007-2013), which is co-funded from the European Social Fund and the Greek Government and has been undertaken by the National Confederation of Hellenic Commerce . According to this programme’s framework 700 (at least) enterprises will adopt a specifically designed Environmental Management and CSR Standard, will improve their environmental performance and will be assessed based on quantifiable results. The network of enterprises that will be created, will serve as a multipliable factor, so that these acts expand over the entire Greek commercial society, which consists of more than 300.000 enterprises.

Supporting resources

This commitment will be realized by:
1. Implementation and accreditation of the Standard through consultancy.
2.Owners & employees of the SMEs engagement in green – social investments & operations.
3. Detailed calculation (electronic tool) and record keeping form experienced professionals of the operational CO2 emissions / enterprize.

Names of committing organisations

Name	Type
Network of Enterprises for Green Business and CSR under the aegis of National Confederation of Hellenic Commerce	Industry Organisation

Note: All organisations listed above are accountable for the commitment made. These organisations are required to complete an annual communication on progress for the duration of the commitment, either jointly or individually, as laid our in the accountability section of the submission form.

Country(s) where this commitment will be implemented

Greece