{"id":285479,"date":"2026-09-17T17:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/?p=285479"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:58:09","slug":"ppa-s-a-fourfold-distinction-at-the-compliance-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/en\/ppa-s-a-fourfold-distinction-at-the-compliance-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PPA S.A.: Fourfold Distinction at the Compliance Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Two Gold and Two Bronze Awards for the Compliance Unit<\/p>\n<p>17 September 2026. PPA S.A. received four significant distinctions at the Compliance Awards 2026, recognizing its practices and initiatives in the field of compliance and reaffirming its strong commitment to integrity, responsible corporate governance and the development of a strong compliance culture.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the awards organized by Boussias Events and the Hellenic Association of Compliance Professionals, PPA S.A. received:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gold Award in the category Best Compliance Team in Port Services Sector<\/li>\n<li>Gold Award in the category Best Compliance Awareness Activity<\/li>\n<li>Bronze Award in the category Best Compliance and Ethics Project<\/li>\n<li>Bronze Award in the category Best Compliance Risk Mapping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These distinctions recognize the systematic and effective practices implemented by the Compliance Unit, as well as its contribution to strengthening corporate responsibility, transparency and business integrity.<\/p>\n<p>The Compliance Unit is staffed by lawyers: Afroditi Palia, Manager of the Compliance Unit, as well as Elli Vlachakou and Katerina Vougiouklaki, members of the team.<\/p>\n<p>The Compliance Awards recognize organizations that implement innovative and effective compliance practices, highlighting the important role of compliance in promoting responsible business conduct, sustainable development and modern corporate governance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-285477 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"962\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-66x66.jpeg 66w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-200x198.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-300x296.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-400x395.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-600x593.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-768x758.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2-800x790.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PPA-COMPLIANCE-AWARDS-2026-CEREMONY-2.jpeg 962w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For PPA S.A., the fourfold distinction highlights the company\u2019s continued investment in developing a modern and effective compliance framework, with the aim of embedding the principles of integrity, responsibility and transparency into its day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<p>These new distinctions further reinforce the company\u2019s commitment to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and responsible business conduct. These principles constitute key pillars of its strategy for responsible growth, business excellence and the creation of long-term value for its employees, partners, shareholders and society.<\/p>\n<p>About PPA S.A.<br \/>\n<strong>Piraeus Port Authority SA<\/strong>, a Euronext Athens listed company, is engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus Port, Greece\u2019s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbors in Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company\u2019s activities involve cruise, coastal (ferry\/passenger), container and car terminal services, as well as general cargo, ship repair, logistic and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., with a stake of 67 percent, is COSCO SHIPPING, one of the largest maritime companies in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country\u2019s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to society.<\/p>\n<p>PPA holds the &#8221;ECO PORT&#8221; PERS status, is included in the Euronext Athens ESG index and is one of the \u201cMost Sustainable Companies in Greece 2026\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit https:\/\/olp.gr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Gold and Two Bronze Awards for the Compliance Unit 17 September 2026. PPA S.A.  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