PRESS RELEASE
March 6, 2026
PPC: Further improved performance in the ATHEX ESG Index
• Upgrade to 97% in the “ESG Transparency Score”
• Advance to 2nd place within the sector and 6th place in the overall ATHEX ESG index ranking
PPC records a further upgrade in the ATHEX ESG index of the Athens Exchange, with its ESG Transparency Score reaching 97%, up from 91% in the previous year. This performance confirms PPC’s consistency and steady commitment to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into its operations, as well as to the transparency and completeness of the information it discloses, in line with the Athens Exchange ESG Disclosure Guide.
At the same time, PPC significantly improved its position among the leading companies in the Greek market included in the index, rising to 6th place in the overall ranking from 10th place the previous year, and to 2nd place within its sector from 3rd place in the previous year.
The ATHEX ESG index of the Athens Exchange is a benchmark for the Greek market, comprising the 60 listed companies with the highest performance in environmental, social and governance matters. The index has been calculated since 2021, reflecting companies’ continuous progress in ESG transparency and disclosure.
The selection of companies is based on the “ESG Transparency Score”, which derives from the assessment of the quality and completeness of the information disclosed, in accordance with the Athens Exchange ESG Guide. Only companies listed on the Main Market that meet specific transparency and free-float criteria are eligible for inclusion, while each company’s weighing in the index is directly linked to its ESG performance, highlighting those demonstrating the strongest sustainability practices.
PPC’s improved assessment resulted from an extensive analysis across a range of criteria covering the Environment – Social – Corporate Governance pillars, in line with the “ESG Transparency Methodology”, which is based on the “Athens Exchange ESG Disclosure Guide 2024”. The evaluation is conducted both at the level of the total sample of listed companiesand of the sector level, allowing for a comparative assessment of each company’s performance both across the overall market and in its respective industry.
Green investments with sustainability at the core of the strategy
In recent years, PPC has been steadily implementing its transformation, with sustainable development and energy transition at the heart of its strategic direction. Under its updated Strategic Plan for the 2026–2028 period, the Group is accelerating investments in renewable energy sources, flexible generation and modern energy infrastructure, while further strengthening the use of innovative technologies across the full spectrum of its activities.
With a focus on RES development and full lignite phase-out by 2026, PPC aims to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and enhance the resilience of the energy system. At the same time, it invests in network modernization and in delivering new value-added solutions for customers, supporting electrification and the digital transition.
PPC’s objective is to create shared value for the economy and society, considering all stakeholders and making a meaningful contribution to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.