Three Gold Awards for PCT S.A. at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2025
PCT S.A. (Piraeus Container Terminal S.A.), a member of COSCO Shipping Ports Group, having completed 15 years of successful presence and operation, continues to invest in a landmark program exceeding €600 million, creating over 2,500 direct employment positions and strengthening the country’s economic and social prosperity.
PCT received three Gold Awards at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2025, held on Tuesday, October 14, under the auspices of the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, SEV-BIAN, and SETE, and with broad institutional support—confirming its steadfast commitment to sustainability, innovation, and safety.
The company was awarded two Gold Awards for its Decarbonization Strategy in the categories “ESG Strategy” and “Business Transformation & Sustainable Development”, while the third gold award was granted for the Microclimate Forecasting Network in the “Sustainable Technology” category.
PCT’s Decarbonization Strategy is based on real data and scientific tools, such as the Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) analysis, which enables the evaluation of each action according to cost, environmental benefit, and strategic prioritization. This approach allows the company to accurately identify which measures deliver the greatest impact in line with its dynamic business targets—already achieving a 36% reduction in emissions compared to the 2022 baseline year.
The SMART Microclimate Forecasting Network, comprising 28 meteorological stations that leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, enhances resilience and safety in the workplace by providing real-time forecasts and timely alerts on microclimate conditions.
Nina Argyropoulou, Deputy Manager, Public Relations & Sustainability Department at PCT, stated upon receiving the awards: “Every step brings us closer to a meaningful goal: to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future, supporting the transformation and preservation of the Port of Piraeus as a leading maritime gateway to the Mediterranean and Europe.”
Through the recognition of best practices and innovative strategies, the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards highlight the power of collaboration and sustainable growth as drivers of progress. With these distinctions, PCT reaffirms its commitment to sustainable operations and innovation, emerging as a model for ESG implementation in port infrastructure, and contributing actively to establishing Piraeus as the Smart & Green Maritime Hub of the Mediterranean.
About PCT: Piraeus Container Terminal, one of the leading container terminals in the Mediterranean region, is a company founded in Greece, and a fully controlled subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (a leading container terminal operator ranked in 1st place in the world). As of October 1st 2009, PCT S.A. has undertaken for 35 years the implementation of the Concession Agreement for Piers II and III, which, following an international tender process, PPA S.A. assigned to COSCO Pacific Limited (now COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited), to which the tender was awarded. Main activities of PCT S.A. is the provision of loading/unloading and storage services for imported and exported containers moving through the Port of Piraeus, including cargoes that use Piraeus only as a transit station (transshipment cargoes). The strategic location of Piraeus , being the first European Port after Suez canal with direct connection to E.U road and rail network makes it not only an ideal port-hub for destinations in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but a sustainable partner for all stakeholders of distribution and Logistics services in Europe Middle East and Africa.
