Awards & Distinctions

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Client Service & Relationship Management

Piraeus Bank received the Global Award in the category Client Service & Relationship Management, from Global Custodian, the leading publication for the international securities services, as a recognition of its top quality service offering.
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Europe's Climate Leaders

Piraeus Bank is the only Greek company included in the Financial Times list of "Europe's Climate Leaders" in 2022, for the second consecutive year, regarding its performance in the climate change management.
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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Piraeus Bank was awarded for another year by the by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in the framework of the Trade Facilitation Programme, receiving all the distinctions of the specific programme. In particular, Piraeus received the awards of the «Most Active Issuing Bank in Greece in 2021», the «Most Active Issuing Bank in 2021 – Green Trade» and the «Deal of the Year in 2021 – Green Trade».
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International Loyalty Awards 2022

Piraeus Bank’s yellow Rewards Program received three top international awards in the context of the International Loyalty Awards 2022, the largest institution of its kind at an international level.

Among more than 200 nominations that claimed the 26 awards of the event, Piraeus Bank was awarded for yellow in the following categories:

  • International Best Financial Services Loyalty Program or Initiative
  • Ιnternational Best B2B Loyalty Program
  • Regional Winner/Western Europe – Highly Commended all over categories of the region.
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FTSE4Good Emerging Index

Piraeus Financial Holdings is once again a constituent of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index of FTSE Russell, for its performance in the areas of environment, society and governance (ESG). The overall score of Piraeus is higher than the average score of banks and the financial sector worldwide, in all three pillars (ESG).
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Best Digital Bank Awards 2022

Piraeus Bank's Digital Banking was distinguished internationally at the Best Digital Bank Awards 2022, a competition for highlighting the best Digital Banking services worldwide by the internationally prestigious American magazine Global Finance. In particular, winbank was awarded for the winbank mobile application, winning the title “The Best Mobile Banking App in Western Europe for 2022 (Consumer)”.
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Gender Equality Index (GEI)

Piraeus Financial Holdings is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
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CDP A List

The only Greek bank that was included in the CDP’s “A List” in 2021 for its climate risk management. CDP focuses on how companies manage climate risks and opportunities.
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Europe’s Climate Leaders

The Financial Times included Piraeus Bank in its 2021 Europe’s Climate Leaders list
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Corporate Responsibility Index – CRI

Piraeus Bank received in 2021 the highest distinction “Diamond” in the Corporate Responsibility Index – CRI.
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Gold 2021- EBRD Sustainability Award-Financial Intermediaries

it was awarded the gold award "Gold 2021- EBRD Sustainability Award-Financial Intermediaries" by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The Bank was ranked first for its sustainable banking activities among 100 international banks, members of the EBRD, based on the annual assessment based on data on their environmental and social performance.
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1 - HIGHER DISCLOSURE

Piraeus Bank received the highest score of “1 - HIGHER DISCLOSURE” from ISS Corporate Solutions, both in the environmental and the social pillar (“Environmental & Social Quality Score”), compared to the global banking industry. The score indicates the excellent identification and management of the relevant environmental and social risks and transparent disclosure practices.
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Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)

Piraeus Bank is a signatory of United Nations Women’s Empowerment Priinciples (WEPs)., to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace & community.
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BRAVO Sustainability Dialogue & Awards

Piraeus Bank received the first award in BRAVO Sustainability Dialogue & Awards 2019 in “Governance” pillar, as the only Greek bank that participated in the development of the Principles for Responsible Banking under UNEP FI. The Bank received also a distinction for its overall participation in all pillars of sustainable development.
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Silver Award in Energy Mastering Awards

Piraeus Bank received the Silver Award in Energy Mastering Awards 2019. The Awards aim to reward best practices for reducing energy costs, for saving resources and protecting the environment.
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The Most Sustainable Companies in Greece

Piraeus Bank is one of ‘The Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2020’, being a pioneer and holistically approaching Sustainable Development and understanding its importance in the competitiveness of Greek businesses.
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Gold award ‘’Best Venue for Christmas Events"

At the Venue Awards 2020, PICAR S.A. received for City Link the Gold award ‘’Best Venue for Christmas Events’’.
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Gold award ‘’Best Venue in Attica Region’’

At the Venue Awards 2020, PICAR S.A. received for City Link the Gold award ‘’Best Venue in Attica Region’’.
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Bronze award ‘’ Best City Center Venue Space’’

At the Venue Awards 2020, PICAR S.A. received for City Link the Bronze award ‘’ Best City Center Venue Space’’.
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Retail Mall & Park

PICAR S.A. received the one and only prominent award ‘’Retail Mall & Park’’ for City Link at the Retail Business Awards 2020, the established institution for the Greek Retail and Industry.
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FTSE4Good Emerging Index

Piraeus Bank improved its overall ESG Rating Score to 4.1/5 (from 3.6/5) and is ranked on the top 29% of the most sustainable banks in the world (2019). Piraeus Bank is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index of FTSE Russel Group (extra financial rating agency) since 2016.
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Vigeo Eiris’ Best Emerging Markets (EM) Performers

2019

Piraeus Bank is a constituent of the “Vigeo Eiris’ Best Emerging Markets (EM) Performers” sustainability index, following its upgrade on level “Advanced Performance” (score 60/100), by the extra-financial rating agency VIGEO-EIRIS.
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ISS ESG

Piraeus Bank is ranked at level Medium, scoring C- (scale: from A + to D-) and ranks above average in relation to the 251 assessed companies in the financial sector (2019).
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"1: HIGHER DISCLOSURE" from ISS

Piraeus Bank received an excellent rating of "1: HIGHER DISCLOSURE" from ISS in both the Environmental and Social pillar. In the Corporate Governance pillar, the Bank's rating is 5 (Oct 2019). The excellent rating indicates transparency in the Bank's practices and the high-level management of the environmental and social risks. ISS-oekom, an extra-financial rating agency, presents and supports responsible and sustainable solutions in the global investing community.
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Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment

Piraeus Bank is the only greek bank to be included in the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register of Forum Ethibel (2019), highlighting the Bank's commitment to Corporate Responsibility.
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Export Factor

In June 2019, Piraeus Factoring achieved another worldwide distinction from the International Factors Chain International (FCI), with more than 400 members in 90 countries worldwide, ranking 4th as Export Factor in terms of the quality of services provided.
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Retail Mall & Park

PICAR S.A. received the one and only prominent award ‘’Retail Mall & Park’’ for City Link at the Retail Business Awards 2019, the established institution for the Greek Retail and Industry.
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Event Awards 2019

PICAR S.A. received a prominent award for City Link at Event Awards 2019: Silver Award for “Venue Experience”.
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Event Awards

PICAR S.A. received a prominent award for City Link at Event Awards 2019: Bronze Award for “Seasonal Events/Pre – Christmas Ball Party 2018”.
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CDP

Piraeus Bank ranks for 2018 at level “Management B” (scale from A + to D-). Piraeus Bank reports to CDP annually environmental data related to greenhouse gas emissions, climate change strategy and actions. CDP, an independent non-profit organization, assesses the environmental impact management of companies etc., and presents the results to international investors.
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FTSE4Good Emerging Index

Piraeus Bank is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index of FTSE Russel Group (extra financial rating agency) with an overall ESG Rating Score 3.6/5 (2018).
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OEKOM

Oekom Research, one of the largest research and rating agencies in the world in the field of responsible investments, in January 2018, upgraded Piraeus Bank’s performance on Corporate Responsibility to the level C- medium (on a scale from A+ to D-). Piraeus Bank’s performance is above the average of the 253 companies of the financial sector that are evaluated, of which none has been rated above C+.
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MSCI ESG Ratings assessment

In 2018 and 2019, Piraeus Bank received a rating of BBB (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment, which positively assessed the strong Corporate Governance structures and robust practices for protecting the interests of the Bank's customers.
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«1 - HIGHER DISCLOSURE» from ISS Corporate Solutions

Piraeus Bank received the highest score of “1 - HIGHER DISCLOSURE” from ISS Corporate Solutions, both in the environmental and the social pillar (“Environmental & Social Quality Score”), compared to the global banking industry (as of May 2018). The score indicates the excellent identification and management of the relevant environmental and social risks and transparent disclosure practices.
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Best Loyalty Programme of the Year - Financial Services

Piraeus Bank received two prominent international awards at the Loyalty Magazine Awards 2018 for the Yellow Rewards Program: a) "Best Loyalty Programme of the Year - Financial Services"; and b) "Regional Loyalty Champion of the Year - Central & Eastern Europe incl. Russia & Turkey".
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Performance Brand of the Year

Piraeus Bank received the highest award of “Performance Brand of the Year” at the Peak Performance Marketing Awards 2018. In the same competition for the most effective and innovative communication campaigns, the Bank received four other distinctions.
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Top 5 Bank CEOs in Europe

In the top 5 CEOs of the largest European banks featured the CEO of Piraeus Bank Christos Megalou during the vote of the Extel Survey 2018 in which participated over 11,300 executives of banks, investment companies and business of financial sector from 88 countries of the world. The Investor Relations of Piraeus Bank received significant distinction, ranking first among all Greek businesses and ninth among 128 European banks.
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Ermis Awards

With a total of 14 awards, Piraeus Bank excelled in the Ermis Awards 2018, the institution that rewards excellence in strategy, creativity and communication effectiveness. In addition, Piraeus Bank is the first organization to be honored in 2018 for the first time with the Creative Bravery Award as the most “daring” advertiser for the bravery in its communication.