CSR Report Highlights DKG Group's Sustainability Efforts

UNGLOBALCOMPACT
COMMUNICATIONON
PROGRESS(COP)
CORPORATESOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
(CSR)
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C O N T E N T
25 Years Celebration
Statements
Organizational Profile
Corporate Governance
Human Rights & Labor
Environment
Society
Anti-Corruption
Information on the Report

WEL
In this report, DKG Group
describes its efforts, progress and
plans in relation to sustainability
and Global Compact Principles. All
information in the Report is
reliable and properly reflects the
feasibility of Group's targets,
expectations and ambitions.
This report focuses on the results
of activities from March 2017 till
June 2018 but includes some
activities continuing from before.
M E S S A G E

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25 YEAЯS
CELEBRATION of
The DKG GROUP

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E V A N G E L O S N .
D R I M T Z I A S
C H R I S T O S D .
K A T S A N O S
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LIFE IS A
MATTER OF
MOMMENTS BUT
BUSINESS LIFE
IS A MATTER OF
MILESTONES
DKG Group is a diversified international group of companies and initiatives with operations in various
sectors. The activities of the Group conducted principally in Balkan and Southeast Mediterranean
Countries (Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, FYROM, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Cyprus, Egypt
and Turkey).
Maintaining business success for more than 20 years is not easy. But each of DKG Group's companies
has proven its ability to adapt and prosper in ever-evolving needs and deliver long-term growth.
The Group's success and its unique business model, based on sustainability, innovation and
flexibility, have made DKG one of the biggest consulting, inspection, urban farming, foliage based
architecture, intelligent crop supplies and training facilitator bodies, offering specialized sustainable
solutions to individuals, professional groups and corporations within the fresh produce and agro
supplies trade industry creating value through people, and for people, all driven by a brand-centric
philosophy.

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G R O U P
M E M B E R S
DRIKA Farm's facilities
are located in an area of 0,5 Ha
on the site Ammoudares -
Ierapetra, Crete,Greece, 200
meters from the sea side.Its
production focused in Mini
Cucumber
The AskMe
Translation and Localisation
Department of the DKG Group
was formed with the objective to
undertake complex translation
projects, offering a complete
range of translation and
localisation services in the Greek
market.
DKG Consulting services
are focused on greenhouse and
farm activities include general
advice regarding hydroponic
techniques, crop or product
selection, cultivar (variety/ies)
selection, plant propagation
processes, general cultivation
practices, distance crop monitoring,
feeding solutions recipes,
harvesting, packaging and post-
harvest practices based on Total
Greenhouse Management ®and
Total Farm Management®
methodologies. DKG Consulting Ltd
is also a service provider for quality,
environmental & food safety
systems
IQ CROPS
The IRTC
International Research &
Training Centre for
Sustainability (IRTC) is a training
facilitator organisation that
provides a greater
understanding of key issues for
the agriculture industry and
provide solutions for those with
an interest in the sector,
through top quality speakers
and presentations from
industry leaders and
researchers..
IQ CROPS provides
intelligent agricultural
supplies to the agricultural
sector. In general, IQ CROPS
Ltd promotes innovative
solutions based in new
technologies and scientific
results offering safety to the
consumers and the
environment towards natural
systems and biological
solutions that promote plant
health and growth.
TROPOS Branding is
a one stop creative shop. We design
brands from the ground up (big B),
and help existing companies present
themselves better (little b) by
applying "Zero to low Budget
Branding" Methodology.

Communication
Respect
& Trust
is the secret of building a long-lasting cooperation
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M E S S A G E
F R O M T H E
M A N A G E M E N T
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M E S S A G E
F R O M T H E
M A N A G E M E N T
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O P E R A T I O N A L
S T R U C T U R E
Translation and Localization
Department
Fresh Hydroponic products
Consulting on greenhouse
and farm activities
Intelligent agricultural
supplies
A one stop creative shop,
design brands..
Training facilitator
organization
FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
COMPANIES
EU PROJECTS & STUDIES
SOLUTIONS
DKG CONSULTING
IQ CROPS
TROPOS BRANDING
IRTC
DRIKA FARM
ASK ME
FRAOULA BEST
Foliage base architecture
MAROULI BEST
GREEN CLUB
HYDROPONICS.GR
LIVE CELL
IQ GREENING
THE FRIENDS OF
XINOMAVRO
Hydroponic Strawberry
Solution
Hydroponic Lettuce Solution
A Reputation Management
Growers Association
Digital Knowledge Diffusion
Greenhouse Business
Concept
Association of a special
Greek wine variety

COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
 No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that
created it.
 To add true quality of life to our collaborators ‐ customers
& stakeholders via our sustainable way of working.
 It's not how many times you fall down that matters, it's how many times
you get back up.
 If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts.
 Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler (1+1=2)
 Imagination is more important than knowledge

OUR CODE – OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Our Code is a public statement that DKG
Group is committed to doing the right thing.
It serves as a valuable resource to help
employees and others make informed,
ethical decisions. Our Code includes
references to relevant Requirements, Policies,
Procedures and Practices and other helpful
tools and resources.
We conduct business on the basis of fairness,
good faith and integrity, and expect the
same from parties with whom we do
business. DKG Group expects its stakeholders
We believe our success depends on the trust
and confidence placed in us by our
customers, people, shareholders, suppliers,
partners, advisers, and the community at
large.
to show the same ethical behavior in their
business conduct.
The foundation principles underpin our desire
to maintain that trust and form our Code of
Conduct:
• We act with honesty and integrity
• We comply with laws and with our policies
• We respect confidentiality and do not
misuse information
• We value and maintain our professionalism
• We work as a team
Governance
DKG Group is continuously strengthening its corporate governance
system, recognizing that sound corporate governance is extremely
important in operating the company effectively, efficiently, and in a way
that increases corporate value over the mid- to long-term.
The Board of Directors of the DKG Group sets high standards for the
Company's employees, officers and directors. Implicit in this philosophy is
the importance of sound corporate governance. It is the duty of the Board
of Directors to serve as a prudent fiduciary for shareholders and to oversee
the management of the Company's business.
To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, the Board of Directors
follows the procedures and standards that are set forth in these guidelines.
These guidelines are subject to modification from time to time as the
Board of Directors deems appropriate in the best interests of the
Company or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

E x t e r n a l C o m m i t m e n t s
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E x t e r n a l S t a n d a r d s
• United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
• Global Reporting Initiative
(Organizational Stakeholder)
• Quality protocol GLOBALG.A.P.
(Associate Member)
• Sustainable GREECE 2020
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R I S K
M A N A G E M E N T &
I N T E R N A L
C O N T R O L S
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AWAЯDS
1st place in the award category "Research &
Development" has been taken by "TOMACCINI" as
the first Snack Tomato in the Greek market.
Tommacini received the prize as a joint award for
the three companies that contributed to its
creation; Hellenic Greenhouses SA, AB
Vassilopoulos SA and DKG Consulting Ltd.
Tropos Branding and DKG Consulting (members of
DKG GROUP), the companies that installed,
monitor and promote the system.
The company "Tsachalos Green Trade SA" was
awarded for contribution to green business but
especially for its innovative hydroponic system
"Fraoula Best" (www.fraoulabest.com) which is
friendly to the environment and the employees.
Tropos Branding and DKG Consulting (members of
DKG GROUP), the companies that installed,
monitor and promote the system.

O N E T W O T H R E E
M E E T O U R
S T A K E H O L D E R S

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OURTEAM
ELENI MATHAIOPOULOU
Head of Translation & Localization
DIMITRIS GARTZONIKAS
Project Manager
CHRISTINA PAPAIOANNOU
Researcher & Trainer at IRTC
CHAROULA SPINTHIROPOULOU
Ph.D, Viticulturist & Oenologist
DIMITRA NOTIOU
Management Assistant
DIMITRIS VOURIS
Food Scientist
DIMITRIS DASKALAKIS
Quality Management Executive
THANASIS MANOLOUDIS,
Energy & Renewable Sources
Management Executive
GEORGIOS LYVIAKIS
Sales Manager
ANDREAS KIZIRIS
Researcher & Trainer at IRTC
LAMPROS PODIOTIS
Finance & Accounting Services
GREGORY KARAISKOS
Green Walls Expert
EVAGELOS DRIMTZIAS
President
MANOLIS KAPARAKIS
CRM Manager
KATERINA KAPARAKI
Production Manager
STEFANOS GIALAS
Roof Garden Expert
CHRISTOS D. KATSANOS
Executive Director
GREGORY DARIS
IT Senior Consultant
ANGELOS VOURIS
Data Analyst
ELEANNA PRASSOPOULOU
Photographer
ELENA GADONA
Visual Communication
AIMILIOS NEOS
Photographer

P A R T N E R S
The relationship we have with our business
partners is key to our success, and is supported
by our ethical principles. Our aim is to develop
professional relationships and to achieve quality
and efficiency for mutual benefit.
We are committed to treating appropriately
and building relationships which are based on
trust, courtesy and promptness.

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INSTAGRAM
PORTFOLIO
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U n i t e d C o m p a c tN a t i o n s G l o b a l

In September 2008 the DKG Group signed
the UN Global Compact,
signifying our commitment to operate
in a responsible and sustainable manner.
We will continue support and promote the
Global Compact’s principles and report our progress
toward implementing them.
Photo Credit: Orizontas

The DKG Group respects, supports and operating in
accordance with all applicable national and international
regulations and laws with reference to human rights.
We have respect for the diverse national cultures and
differences in laws and traditions in countries where we
operate. Our core values are based on the fundamental rights
of every individual, such as the protection of privacy, freedom
of opinion and expression, freedom of association, non
discrimination and the right to be heard.
DKG Group has not been complicit nor does ever expect to be
Human Rights
complicit in violation of human rights abuses whether through
direct involvement (through beneficial involvement via third
party), nor assisting other parties by remaining silent.
Throughout our history, we have enjoyed a high reputation in
fair dealings by keeping our transactions fair and ethical.
Till now no human rights abuses are occurred and our
commitment is to ensure that we will not accept any
associations for our stakeholders (employees, customers,
suppliers) that do not support internationally proclaimed
human rights.

ALL HUMAN
BEINGS
ARE FREE &
EQUAL IN
DIGNITY
AND RIGHTS

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O U R C O M M I T M E N T
G D P R C O M P L I A N C E P L A N
Photo Credit: Cristos D. Katsanos Photo Credit: Cristos D. Katsanos
Photo Credit: Dimitris Gartzonikas

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L A B O R
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Principles
W E . R E S P E C T
T H E . P R I V A C Y

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O U R
L A B O R . P O L I C I E S
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FEMALE3 3 %
MALE6 7 %
26-351 7 %
36-455 5 %
45+2 8 %
G E N D E R A G E
Graduates of Technical
Educational Institutes1 1 %
University
Graduates4 4 %
Post-graduate
degrees (Master’s,
PhD)
4 5 %
E D U C A T I O N
L A B O R F O R C E

W O R K P L A C E
Our Employees are in a safe environment, protected from hazards of the job. They are provided with ready access to clean toilet facilities, potable water, adequate heat,
ventilation and sanitary food preparation, storage and eating facilities. Procedures and systems are in place to manage, track and report occupational injury and illness.
All of our employees have medical insurance according to the Law, and we are working on a program of improvements to ensure the safety of every employee working
for the Group, promote better health, and create a pleasant working environment. Each and every employee must act to cooperate with the safety and health measures
that have been decided upon.
The Group's occupational health and safety management system tracks four key performance indicators:
the number of injuries, the number of fatalities, the number of illness due to work and the number of other illness (e.g. flu).
HEALTH
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With the rapid evolution of the sustainability and corporate
responsibility field, we recognize the importance of continuous
learning. We set aside professional development funds for
education and training opportunities, including conferences,
seminars, external training and education opportunities.
All employees have access to the IRTC library that consists of
more than 1,000 books - articles, offering diversity of knowledge.
Employees enjoy extensive internal technical and business skill
training. External programs and seminars are also provided to
develop employees in their current roles, and to prepare for
future roles.
We aim to create an environment where everyone is
encouraged to give their best and realize their full potential,
through the provision of learning and development
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We aspire to the highest standards of conduct and set out our
principles in our business ethics code.
This stipulates fairness, honesty and transparency in all we do.
Everyone at the DKG Group has a part to play in upholding our
standards and we raise awareness of these responsibilities
through our acceptance and sign‐off of the code by all staff.
We take the protection of our customers’ details from misuse
and theft very seriously. We continuously improve the
authentication and protection of customers’ data.
The implementation of our Code of Conduct and Ethics has led
us to maintain corruption‐free in all our dealings.
B u s i n e s s e s s h o u l d w o r k
a g a i n s t a l l f o r m s o f
c o r r u p t i o n , i n c l u di n g
e x t o r t i o n a n d b r i b e r y .
A n t i ‐ c o r r u p t i o n
P r i n c i p l e 1 0 :

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Respect for the Environment

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H o w W e G r o w
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G R O W I N G M O R E
W I T H L E S S
Source: ROCKWOOL group Sustainability Report 2017

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S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
Source: Grodan website
How to feed the world in 2050?
In 2050, the earth's population will be 9 billion, 70% of
whom will be living in urban areas. This growing urban
population will need access to healthy and nutritious food.
Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGO's) are promoting fresh food consumption for health
reasons along with the importance of producing safe food
that is sustainably grown. In parallel consumers are
becoming more health-conscious and are increasingly
driven to local, natural, and sustainable quality offerings —
a trend which is strongly tied to the modern focus on
healthy eating. It is estimated that we will have to produce
double the amount of healthy, nutritious food with half the
resources of today. This leaves us with one of today's
biggest challenges. Water, fertilisers, land and energy are
crucial resources for food production. Less than 1% of the
earth's fresh water is easily available and suitable for
human use. 70% of that water is used for irrigation in
agriculture. Water scarcity is addressed as part of the
United Nations "Agenda 2030" Sustainable Development
Goals. Reserves of fertilisers, that are crucial for the
production of food, are running out. Continuous and
increasing demand on land resources has had a negative
impact on the area and quality of land available for food
production. So, food production has to double while using
half of the resources of today.
“Food production has to double while using half of the
resources of today”
Our roots in sustainable growing
Grodan supplies innovative and sustainable growing
media solutions for professional growers and home
gardeners. For almost 50 years our team has been
dedicated to creating the optimal environment for
roots resulting in healthy and strong plants. We are
driven by developing the most sustainable growing
solutions and by making these accessible to
communities across the globe. This is our contribution
to a future-proof horticulture that will provide people
around the world with access to healthy food not only
today but for generations to come.
Our growing media solutions are designed for Precision
Growing, which is the most sustainable way of growing.
This is all about giving the plant exactly what it needs.
This effective way of growing leads to a better yield and
quality of fresh produce while at the same time using
valuable resources in the most efficient way. As such
Grodan brings the best of sustainability together,
facilitating an efficient way of producing nutritious food
to keep people healthy, with a positive impact on the
planet by minimising the use of resources, whilst at the
same time helping growers optimise their profit to
sustain their businesses in the future.
“Achieve sustainable food production for future
generations”
EU Ecolabel: the guarantee of
sustainability
In 2008, Grodan was the first stone wool
growing media manufacturer to be
awarded the European Ecolabel, the EU’s
seal of approval for non-food products. This
demonstrates that Grodan products
comply with the European environmental
criteria for growing media of mineral
origin, such as stone wool. Grodan
products comply with the specific
demands of the EU Ecolabel as follows:
• The Ecolabel for Grodan growing media
applies to its use in professional
horticulture.
• Product pH, test method EN 13037
(using nutrient solution): pH 6.0 – 6.5
• Product EC, test method EN 13038: 10-25
MS/m
• Germination and growth inhibition, test
method EN 16086-1: no abnormalities

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D O I N G M U C H M O R E
W I T H M U C H L E S S
Source: GRODAN BOOKLET - PASSION FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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D O I N G M U C H M O R E
W I T H M U C H L E S S
Source: GRODAN BOOKLET - PASSION FOR A BETTER FUTURE

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F O O D . S A F E T Y
These sustainable growing practices and compliance with
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) ensure that
greenhouses have limited environmental impact.
Plants are grown in Grodan rockwool roots, (The
manufacturing of GRODAN products is certified according
to ISO 14001 standards) and we can feed them water and
nutrients.
Growing hydroponically in this material means our plants
can stretch their nutrients directly where they need it – on
their roots – rather than on their leaves or on other parts of
the soil. Greenhouses help us to create the proper
environment by providing our plants with the perfect
temperature, humidity and the optimal amount of water,
they are able to put all of their energy toward producing
great tasting vegetables and fruits.
Additionally, because less energy is spent on survival and
fighting adverse environmental conditions, greenhouse
produce typically has higher nutrient contents and yields
than field-grown vegetables. Even with computer
controlled irrigation and temperature, Mother Nature is
still active in our greenhouse ecosystem.
Bumblebees fly around to pollinate the plants and rather
than pesticides, we use a program called Integrated Pest
Management where ‘good bugs’ (such as lady bugs) prey
on ‘bad bugs.’ Additionally, we’re able to use a fraction of
the land and water that traditional farming requires with
high yields and by sterilizing and re-circulating our run-off
water.
Product Responsibility
DKG Group has committed to publicly share its views
on the principles that are the foundation for product
safety legislation or regulation. Consistent with our
commitment to the principles, we support the
development of responsible, science-based laws,
regulations, standards, practices and procedures that
safeguard the community, workplace and environment.
DRIKA Farm (member of DKG Group) and all of our
clients embrace a strong commitment to growing
sustainable products by applying Good Agricultural
Practices (G.A.P) in order to increase the quality, the
taste and quantity of their crops, and to promote safe
and efficient working practice.
Apart, each of our client's products has the ability to
trace the history, use or location of a product by means
of registered identifications that is vital for consumer’s
safety.
Photo Credits: DKG CONSULTING & IQ CROPS

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R E C Y C L I N G
RECYCLING Source: ROCKWOOL Group Twitter
We place a high priority on sustainable business. As part of
this we set up a professional (country-specific) recycling
service for our clients. This service is designed to
guarantee that used stone wool products are recycled
responsibly.
During end-of-life processing, the material is segregated
into three residual waste fractions: plastic waste, the
remains of plants and stone wool granulate.
Residual drainage water is carefully separated, so as to
prevent it from leaking into surface waters.
The organic waste can be used to make products such as
compost.
The shredded substrate slabs, blocks and plugs are
recycled into raw material in a low-energy process for
various manufacturing processes like brick, cement,
potting compost or soil improver production. Some of this
raw material is turned into stone wool briquettes and used
in the ROCKWOOL factory to create new stone wool
products.
The plastic wrapping used for Grodan products is turned
into plastic granulate and used in the plastics industry to
manufacture refuse bags.
This re-use of resources from end–of-life products not only
diverts waste from landfill, but also reduces the
consumption of new raw materials, thereby reducing our
impact on the environment.
DKG GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF CONDUCT
Our Environmental Code of Conduct is built on national and international norms and standards for
environmental management. The Code sets a minimum applicable operating standard for all of the
Group’s businesses. Each business is expected to implement its own Environmental Management
System, tailored to suit its size and type of activity.
We also monitor our customers' environmental performance on regular basis to ensure the
continual improvement. We know that the importance of protecting the environment is one of the
key foundations of doing business and maintains a comprehensive infrastructure for planning,
managing, assessing, improving, monitoring and measuring environmental impacts.

ASSOCIATE
MEMBER OF
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Photo Credits: METHEXIS FOUNDATION
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C U L T U R A L
H E R I T A G E
“People of the DKG Group contributes to two
television show series that aims to educate and
entertain those who are seeking adventure or
cultural treasure.
For more please visit: www.orizontas.org &
www.enxoro.gr
The "Orizontas" specialized for seven years in the broadcasting and
communication support of trail running races outside classic track. In
this direction included collaborations with the Rodopi Ultra Trail 100
miles, the Rodopi Challenge 50 miles, Round Lake Ioannina and 30
km Run Greece. The program is broadcast digitally by the television
station "Epirus TV1» via Digea. Also in the world via satellite and
OTETV and online from www.epirustv1.gr. “En-Xoro” TV Show is a long
term effort where through site records, citing remarkable archival
materials and lodging experience and views of individuals and
organizations of the wider Area of our Folk Culture, seeks to rescue
and exploit the rich cultural heritage of Epirus in particular and the
Greeks in general through a perspective that believes in their
PhotoCredits:ORIZONTAS&ENXORO

C R E A T I N G A S S O C I A T I O N
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D K G G r o u p i s a c t i v e i n a n u m b e r o f a s s o c i a t i o n s a n d o r g a n i z a t i o n s

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I N S P I R I N G W E L L N E S S
PhotoCredit:DROSSOSDROSOS
PhotoCredit:ROUT100MILESADVENDURUN

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ENCOURAGING
TRIBES’ FAMILY

S P O N S
O R S H I P
Promoting Tourism
Development &
Protecting Marine
Ecology
DKG Group is sponsor of the
sailboat "Limoncello" for many
years. "Limoncello" helps the local
tourism development since it
participate to water sport events
like the "Aegean Regatta" race that
is held in different islands every
year. Apart from the tourism
development, also encourage close
relationships, teamwork, solidarity
and understanding among various
people who join the crew.

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The committee of COP Report
Publication
Current issue: July 2018
Next issue: Scheduled for July 2019
We value your opinions and feedback, and we would appreciate your thoughts about our initiatives and communications.
Tell us what you liked, what we could improve or what you would like to see in our next report.
To do so, please contact with Dimitra Notiou, at csr@dkggroup.com
Editors:
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Dimitra Notiou
Proof readers:
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