Partnerships & Distinctions

Good Practices & Recognition

At Growthfund, we believe that strong memberships, partnerships and awards can contribute significantly to our vision. Peer knowledge exchange, appreciation and recognition are powerful motivators leading to an increase in performance, productivity, employee retention and overall reputation of the Company, ensuring among others its contribution to ESG pilars.

Amidst the pandemic and the ongoing energy – geopolitical crisis, Growthfund in cooperation with the in its portfolio companies, manages to create the conditions that facilitate its path to sustainable transition, in accordance with circular economy principles.

4th OPSWF Annual Network Summit

Growthfund has been a member of the global One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) Network since April 2021.

5th OPSWF Annual Network Summit

Growthfund attended in the 5th OPSWF annual Network.

EMENA Sovereign Wealth Funds Foundation welcomes Growthfund

In October 2022, Growthfund a memorandum of understanding to become a member of the EMENA Foundation. The EMENA Foundation aims to serve as a regional platform for members to meet and exchange experiences and available information on investment opportunities to achieve national and sustainable economic development goals.

Memorandum of Understanding with the National Transparency Authority (NTA)

Growthfund and NTA agreed to collaborate with focus on the development of new policies, on the evaluation and implementation of existing practices and tools towards the enhancement of transparency and accountability, as well as the development of a methodology for the corruption and fraud risk assessment, specifying the appropriate risk management plan. The two parties will jointly host training seminars on business ethics and internal audit issues.

Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection | 2022

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and Growthfund are starting a multi-level collaboration, with the aim of adapting the country to climate change and strengthening its resilience and in particular its infrastructure.

Cooperation with the National Cyber Security Authority | 2022

Cooperation with the National Cybersecurity Authority, for the adoption of best practices and the coordination of subsidiaries to deal with critical incidents. Finally, cybersecurity risks were included in the companies’ risk management methodology, based on best international standards and practices.

Distinctions | 2021-2022

At Growthfund, we believe that strong memberships, partnerships and awards can contribute significantly to our vision. Peer knowledge exchange, appreciation and recognition are powerful motivators leading to an increase in performance, productivity, employee retention and overall reputation of the Company, ensuring among others its contribution to ESG pillars.

Greece Climbs 14 Ranks in GSR Scoreboard, Thanks to Growthfund

For the second consecutive year in 2023, Greece has been ranked among the fastest-growing countries in terms of effective capital management with ESG criteria, thanks to Growthfund’s response in adopting environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria. According to the GSR Scoreboard, which evaluated 81 countries and 200 Sovereign Wealth Funds for progress in Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience, Greece has improved its ranking by 14 places – moving from 28th to 14th – and increased its score by 20 percentage points – from 60% to 80% – compared to 2022.

Circular Economy Award | 2022

Growthfund received the Circular Economy best practice award by Circle The Med Forum 2022. Amidst the pandemic and the ongoingenergy – geopolitical crisis, Growthfundin cooperation with the companies in its portfolio, manages to create the conditions that facilitate its path to sustainable transition, in accordance with circular economy principles.