Olympia Odos
Company profile
Olympia Odos is the modern 277 km long motorway connecting Elefsina-Korinthos-Patras-Pyrgos linking important destinations in Western Greece, such as the port of Patras, archaeological sites and tourist areas, and represents a fundamental step in the development of the Peloponnese.
Context and objectives
Olympia Odos implemented a comprehensive Equality&Inclusion programme as a structural component within the organisation, thus declaring its long-term commitment to these issues and its social responsibility. Based on the data collected through a questionnaire, a workshop and interactive actions were organised with the aim of raising awareness and informing employees. The responses obtained from the questionnaire (50%) and the participation in the workshop highlight the importance of the issue for the company’s employees.
Description of activities and results
The company, as part of its overall sustainable development strategy, decided to launch a strategy on equality and inclusion issues. With the help of CONSEQUALLY, an all-day event was held on 20/10/2023 in Athens, in which approximately 80 people participated. The program included special lectures, updating the results of a questionnaire that was put to all employees and workshops.
The objectives of the workshop were to raise awareness about the existence of persistent inequalities in the working environment, to inform about the origin of discrimination, prejudices and the lasting effect they bring to the social fabric and to discuss freely on equality issues, so that participants can mobilize and act against inequalities.
The aim is to cultivate and promote inclusive behavior with the participation of all employees. Spearheaded by women working in the field (construction sites) and in positions of responsibility, as well as the management of the organization.
Tip
The active and substantial involvement of employees and the sharing of corporate values is pivotal for the success of equality and inclusion programmes.