Epic “greens” area in Ayia Napa and contributes to region’s environmental upgrade

True to its commitment to green growth and respect for the environment, telecoms services provider Epic in collaboration with the Department of Forests and the Cyprus Forest Association has planted 200 saplings in an area of Ayia Napa.

On Wednesday, 22 February, volunteers from all departments of the company put their work aside for a while and participated in tree planting in a downgraded area of Ayia Napa. Their purpose was to make their own contribution to the area’s reforestation and create a new small forest that will significantly improve biodiversity, protect adjacent human activities and beautify the area.

Epic CEO Thanos Chronopoulos noted that with every tree the company plants, it is brought one step closer to saving our planet, also emphasising that: "Effectively addressing the risk of climate change is something that concerns us all, both collectively and individually. At Epic, fully assuming our role, we are reducing our ecological footprint by applying green energy technologies, while at the same time developing appropriate synergies and actions that support collective efforts, such as this particular afforestation."

Environmental protection is at the top of the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) agenda of Epic, which wishes to play a significant role in actions that will accelerate the changes needed to reverse climate change, and bequeath a better planet to future generations. In this context, Epic said it has embedded ESG in all its activities – its internal processes, products and services – as Sustainable Development is part of the everyday life of every modern and competitive company.

An important pillar of Epic’s ESG actions is the adoption of hybrid systems for the power supply of its Mobile Telephony Base Stations, with the aim of reducing fuel and promoting renewable energy sources. The hybrid system used by Epic combines the technology of using renewable energy (photovoltaic systems) with energy storage technology (state-of-the-art battery system). With its investment in renewable energy for the power supply of its Mobile Telephony Base Stations, Epic has achieved a reduction in emissions of more than 70%. The company’s long-term goal is to wean itself off oil usage and replace it with green energy.

Envisioning a greener future with greater respect for the planet, Epic will continue with the same environmental sensitivity to be at the forefront of green developments.