Society & Economy


TOGETHER, WE THRIVE

Social and economic prosperity for all

We recognize the importance of building strong and healthy relationships with our people and all stakeholders over the entire life cycle of our mines, from exploration through reclamation. We understand that our host communities are directly impacted by our operations and we are committed to encouraging and supporting sustainable and inclusive growth.   

To achieve this, we focus on: 

Community engagement

Community engagement

We encourage community engagement through constructive dialogue to create relationships built on trust, honesty and transparency. 

Grievance mechanism

Grievance mechanism

We strive for open and transparent communication. Our grievance mechanism allows individuals to raise grievances, to which we respond with due diligence.   

Community investment

Community investment

We invest in community programs and infrastructure, and offer equal and inclusive opportunities in education and growth for all.  

Local hiring and procurement

Local hiring and procurement

We prioritize hiring local employees and working with local suppliers to positively impact the local and the national economy. 

The socio-economic benefits of our operations over the course of 25 years, will comprise:

investments $3,1 billion

investments
jobs  3,000

jobs
jobs for the local workforce 90 %

jobs for the local workforce
government revenue 2 billion

government revenue
community investment $80 mil.

community investment

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Open and honest dialogue

Our strategy and planning are informed by the ongoing dialogue we maintain with our partners. We work closely with our stakeholders to share our successes and the challenges we face, and to address their needs and concerns. We believe that open communication and collaboration lead to stronger relationships and more positive results. 

Stakeholder Engagement Plan

It provides guidelines on the management of effective and inclusive communication with our stakeholders.  It focuses on the engagement with international, national, regional and local stakeholders who are impacted by the development of our projects and studies, laying the foundation for future interactions in the next phases of development, operation and project closure.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Community of Interest Committee

We have established a Community of Interest Committee. The Committee was established and has been operating since June 2023 to regularly inform and consult local stakeholders in relation to the progress of our operations and our community performance.

View the operating framework of our Community of Interest Committee

Community Office

To ensure easy and inclusive access to all information pertaining to our operations and for all social partners, we are operating the Community Offcie at the local community of Palaiohori, in the Arnaia - Ierissos road.  

The Office is open between Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 to 14:00, and is staffed by experienced personnel who are available to address questions or concerns from the public. 

Contact number: +30 2376 0 25087 

GRIEVANCE MECHANISM

We foster transparent communication

At Hellas Gold, we are committed to open, honest and transparent communication. We therefore take all concerns and grievances seriously, we manage all disputes and their impacts responsibly, and we believe in fair treatment.

Our Grievance Mechanism allows us to address grievances and concerns raised by our stakeholders. Stakeholders can confidentially report concerns about our operations and the compliance of the company or individual employees with laws, governmental regulations, Health and Safety rules or our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Find out more about How to Submit a Report

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

We contribute to sustainable community development

Our approach to community investment is responsive to local needs, while maintaining the core principles of inclusion and transparency. Engaging with local stakeholders helps us understand our impacts as well as their goals for sustainable development. We actively support these goals by identifying and implementing community investment projects. This way, we bolster the confidence of our host communities.

Find out more about Social Corporate Responsibility

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND PROCUREMENT

We prioritize hiring from the local workforce

With commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability, we develop and implement leading practices to approach challenges responsibly, while respecting the natural resources and our host communities. Our relationship with our partners is governed by the principles of meritocracy and transparency. We rely on a diversity of partners for the support of our investment plans and development programs. Our collaboration proposals and partner quotations are evaluated with criteria and procedures included in our Procurement Policy and the procedures framework. Our objective is to create conditions that will make life better for all.

Find out more about Working with Local Suppliers