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Alpha Bank Cyprus Champions Educational Equality Through Nationwide Back-to-School Initiative

Corporate Social Responsibility At Its Finest

Alpha Bank Cyprus has once again reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility by engaging in the nationwide “Back-to-School Initiative,” organized by the Pan-Cypriot Coordinating Council of Volunteering. Now in its 11th consecutive year, the campaign underscores the bank’s enduring pledge to create a positive social impact by ensuring that vulnerable children from disadvantaged backgrounds are well-equipped for a dignified start to the academic year.

Strategic Impact Through Corporate Citizenship

As a leading supporter in this initiative, Alpha Bank Cyprus offered redeemable gift vouchers for purchasing school supplies. This decisive support meets the immediate needs identified by NGOs and various social partners across Cyprus, while emphasizing the campaign’s powerful message: “Help A Child Start School With A Smile.”

Empowering Future Generations

Education remains a strategic priority for Alpha Bank Cyprus. Committed to advancing equal access to education for all children, the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy focuses on initiatives that secure the essential resources for an effective and seamless start to students’ academic journeys.

A Legacy Of Social Cohesion

Through continued investment in initiatives that bolster social cohesion and drive progress, Alpha Bank Cyprus exemplifies a governance model predicated on accountability, mutual support, and pragmatic social investment. This approach not only empowers individuals but also fortifies the community at large.

EU Invests €79 Billion In Environmental Protection As Companies Lead Spending

European Union member states invested €79 billion in environmental protection assets in 2025, according to Eurostat, reflecting continued spending on infrastructure aimed at reducing environmental impacts and managing natural resources.

The investment represented 0.4% of the EU’s gross domestic product and 1.9% of total investment across the economy.

Wastewater Treatment Receives The Largest Share

Wastewater treatment attracted the largest share of environmental protection investment, accounting for 37.7% of total spending. Waste management followed with 27.3%, while air and climate protection projects represented 11.2%.

Companies Lead Environmental Investment

Businesses accounted for €49.6 billion, or 62.7%, of total environmental protection investment. Spending focused on specialised technologies and equipment designed to reduce the environmental impact of production processes.

These investments included equipment to reduce air emissions, the construction and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, vehicles used for waste transport, and waste collection plants. Companies also invested in land for natural reserves and biodiversity protection.

Public Sector Provides The Remaining Investment

General government and non-profit institutions accounted for the remaining 37.3% of environmental protection investment.

Eurostat’s figures show that wastewater treatment, waste management and air and climate protection accounted for the largest share of environmental protection investment across the European Union in 2025.

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