Hellenic Halyvourgia applies advanced control systems and uses the Best Available Techniques (BAT) in order to minimize environmental strain and ensure maximum protection of its personnel and the community at large. These processes include, inter alia:

• Stringent controls using  cutting-edge technology detecting devices in order to guarantee absence of radioactivity both in raw materials and finished products
• Fuel oil substitution during the production process by natural gas, which is environmentally friendly
• The operation of modern off gas collection and treatment facilities in the plants
• The operation of waste water recycling plants
• The disposal of solid by-products and other waste to authorized operators, for further processing and use
•  Power consumption decrease and minimization of pollutants emissions to the environment

Environmental protection and sustainable development are a priority for Hellenic Halyvourgia. For this purpose, the company invests on a yearly basis not only to meet legal requirements but to keep improving its environmental performance.  The Company’s environmental management system is in the certification process, according to the international standard ISO 14001:2004.