TEXAN: Multiple distinctions for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives at the Green Brand Awards 2024
With five (5) awards of -1 Platinum, 3 Gold and 1 Silver, TEXAN was awarded at this year’s Green Brand Awards, standing out for “Corporate Social Responsibility” initiatives and its actions for a ‘greener’ planet! TEXAN, the leading recycling company in Greece, shone at this year’s BOUSSIAS Communications’ Hellenic Responsible Business Awards, winning five (5) awards for its initiatives, which aim at sustainable development and environmental protection.
In particular, at the awards ceremony, held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, TEXAN stood out for the Corporate Social Responsibility Program "We donate € 1.000.000 - It's up to you how to allocate it" with a Platinum and Gold award in the Green Marketing & CSR Actions category, as well as with a Silver award in the Green CSR category.
It is worth noting that TEXAN is one of only three companies to receive the Platinum Award, earning the highest score in the entire category it participated in.
In addition, for the “Zero Waste Concter” with Konstantinos Argyros, a Gold Award in the Green Events category was granted to TEXAN, while for the Big Educational Recycling Competition for Primary & Secondary Schools of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, a Gold Award was granted in the Green Education category!
In the context of an institution that recognizes excellence and innovation in products, services, and development processes promoting the GREEN economy and Eco Living, the criteria for evaluating nominations included creativity, design and innovation, effectiveness, and environmental awareness.
Through the CSR program "We Donate €1,000,000 - It's Up to You How to Allocate It," TEXAN rewards companies and organizations whose projects contribute to vital pillars such as the environment, education, health, and the local community. All citizens join this effort, as they decide themselves where the prize money will be donated, voting here their preferred organizations by May 31st.
Through this initiative, TEXAN actively demonstrates its commitment to environmental protection, educational advancement, health improvement, and the support of local communities, while also highlighting the benefits and importance of recycling to all stakeholders.
Moreover, TEXAN proceeded in October 2023 to a big Zero Waste concert starring Konstantinos Argyros, at the Nea Paralia of Thessaloniki, conveying the strong message of recycling for a better and more sustainable future. The event was zero carbon footprint with ZERO WASTE certification as the materials used during the event were all recycled.
In addition, TEXAN held a Big Educational Recycling Competition for Primary & Secondary Schools of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the Municipality and under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. Upon completion of the competition, TEXAN offered exceptional gifts to the 4 school classes that collected the highest number of materials. It is noted that the respective Educational Competition is in progress for the schools of 39 Municipalities of Attica.
Upon delivery of the awards, the President of TEXAN, Mr. Apostolos Mourgos, stated the following: “I am very pleased and honored to be here, being part of this very important institution, which rewards innovative practices that promote green economy and sustainability. Over the last decades, TEXAN has been implementing initiatives aimed at Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainable development, environmental protection and the dissemination of the importance of recycling to all people and especially the young generation. With the program "We donate € 1.000.000 - It's up to you how to allocate it", we send the message that the good should be rewarded and we enable all our fellow citizens to decide for themselves the companies or organizations that will receive the big prize money of the competition, voting by the end of May."
