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MEMBER OF UPLINK INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM PLATFORM

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Our small family owned business has been selected at the UpLink Innovation Ecosystem platform. UpLink of World Economic Forum is a digital platform centered around challenges and digital communities which support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to source innovative solutions and connect them to influential networks with the resources to scale them. On this platform, the selected entrepreneurial ventures must hold sustainability at the core of their business model, and demonstrate commercial viability and positive impacts on the environment, society or economy.


PARTICIPATION IN THE 2ND SYMPOSIUM OF DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PELOPONNESE

2simbosio papel 2023On Tuesday 21/11/2023, Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of the company participated in the 2nd Symposium of the Department of Accounting and Finance of the University of Peloponnese entitled: "Sustainable Development and Circular Economy: Challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship and the Greek economy". The topic he presented was entitled: "Innovative application of circular economy in the olive sector".


PARTICIPATION IN AN EVENT AT THE AEGEAN UNIVERSITY

aegean bioeconomyWe participated online in the event that took place on Monday, September 18, 2023 on the topic of "Transition Routes to the Circular Bioeconomy in the Aegean". Specifically in the thematic section: "Smart solutions, circular economy and agri-food sector", Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of our company in his presentation entitled: "Innovative circular transformation of exhausted olive cake to barbecue briquettes" emphasized the importance of the circular economy for the transition to sustainable development and referred to how our company has been applying the circular bioeconomy to the remnants of the olive fruit for more than 30 years.


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION BREAD - WINE - OIL 2023

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We participated with a booth at the BREAD - WINE - OIL exhibition held in August 24-27, 2023 at the Municipal Railway Park in Kalamata. BREAD - WINE - OIL completed 10 years, it is a successful 10-year event of the Municipality of Kalamata and this year it evolved into a FESTIVAL OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS & GASTRONOMY with the aim of promoting the quality of agri-food products, our popular culture and gastronomy.


PARTICIPATION IN THE 1ST CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM IN THESSALONIKI

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In the thematic section of "Good Practices", on 8/6/2023, our company was one of the two Greek companies invited to present how they apply the circular economy in practice, at the 1st Circular Economy Forum held at the facilities of TEF-HELEXPO in Thessaloniki, from June 8 to 10, 2023. This three-day circular economy forum, with the theme "The present and future of the circular economy", was organized in parallel with the 1st International Exhibition of the Circular Economy-Energy- "FORWARD GREEN" building, which informed the visitors about all the latest developments and presented innovative practices for the development of industry, modern business and the economy in general, in the light of the circular economy. A total of 138 exhibitors participated, of which 107 were direct from Greece, Germany, Bulgaria and Switzerland and indirect from Bulgaria, Belgium, France, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, etc. The honored country of the exhibition was Bulgaria.

The KLIMIS company was represented in Thessaloniki by Mr. Makios Nasos, Environmental Manager and also a member of the strategic planning team and coordinator of the circular economy and waste management axis of the Municipality of Kalamata in the European Mission of the Municipality of Kalamata to 100 Climate Neutral and Smart European cities by 2030. In his speech, Mr. Makios emphasized the importance of the circular economy for the transition to sustainable development. He mentioned how the KLIMIS company for more than 30 years has been using olive stones as a fuel in its site lime kiln to produce lime products and then reusing the residues to make barbecue briquettes which they successfully replace wood charcoal. You can watch the video of the speech here.


CIRCULAR ECONOMY KIDS BOOK PRESENTATION

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The Public Central Library of Kalamata invited us to the presentation of the book "The circle of joy! - A story about the circular economy". The book, which was published at the sole expense of the library, was written and illustrated by the distinguished creator of children's books Ms. Lyda Varavarousi. The purpose of this publication, which is distributed free of charge by the library, is to sensitize children, future citizens, to circular economy issues in a playful way and with the guidance of the scientific responsible for the publication Mr. Makios Nasos, Physicist and MSc Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development and Environmental Manager of our company. The presentation took place through painting, a complex form of narrative art that stimulates the body and the mind by the author herself, on Wednesday May 17, at 18:00 at the department of the Public Central Kalamata in the Furnarakeio Spiritual Center of Philiatra city and also on Thursday 18 May, at 19:30 in the Central Square of Kalamata where the participation of our little friends was quite large.


CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRESENTATION AT THE 2nd MANGANIAKO FESTIVAL 2023

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In a village with only 65 permanent residents that came to life on the two days of June 3 and 4, 2023, at the "2nd Manganiako Festival 2023" organized by the Cultural Association of Apandahou Manganiakites, Mr. Makios Nasos, Environmental Manager of our company, had the opportunity to present the circular economy and how it can be applied in order to achieve sustainable development. In addition, festival visitors had the opportunity to participate in countless actions aimed at highlighting cultural heritage, biodiversity and the protection of rural landscapes.


PARTICIPATION IN WEBINAR ABOUT SOLID BIOFUELS AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY

becoop"Innovative circular transformation of exhausted olive cake to barbecue briquettes" was the title of the presentation of Mr. Makios Nassos, Environmental Manager of the company in the thematic section: Success cases of solid biofuel producers in the 8th webinar of the European BECoop project entitled: Solid biofuel production & circular economy held online on April 26, 2023.


GOOD PRACTICE EXAMPLE AT CIRCLE ECONOMY SITE

circle economyOur company has been added in one more web platform which continuously brings new examples of innovative ways in which industry and SMEs add to circular economy in Europe. For more information click here.


PARTICIPATION IN 4th SUMMER SCHOOL OF CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY & SUSNTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

4TH SCH CE 2022"KLIMIS: Innovative circular conversion pathway of olive residues towards new value propositions" was the topic presented by Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of our company at this hybridid international school held 5-9 September 2022 in Thessaloniki and organized by the American Farm School. Mr. Makios presented how we apply the circular economy principles in our production process.


PARTICIPATION IN WORLD BIOECONOMY FORUM 2022

wbf2022We participated online in the World Bioeconomy Forum (WBF), held on 7 and 8 September 2022 in Ruka, Finland. During the forum, there were raised key discussions on the role of the bioeconomy and bioproducts in mitigating climate change. Bioeconomy and bioproducts act as additional tools in combatting climate change.


PARTICIPATION IN WEBINAR ABOUT INNOVATION

idec1On Wednesday 13/7/2022, we participated in the webinar entitled: Development of Innovation in Greek Businesses, organized by IDEC S.A. in collaboration with the Association of Limited Companies & Entrepreneurship for the effective management of innovation. In the thematic section: "Good practices of Greek Businesses in the field of innovation", Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of the company, presented the innovative activities of our company.


PARTICIPATION IN AN EVENT AT THE AEGEAN UNIVERSITY

aegean bioeconomyWe participated in the two-day event held on June 6 & 7, 2022 with the theme "Circular Economy and Green transition in the Aegean". The participants had the opportunity to learn more about the work of the Center for Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy and Energy, Aegean Bioeconomy of the Department of Environment of the University of the Aegean based in Mytilini as well as about good practices in the field of circular economy and bioeconomy, applied by productive entities in the Aegean but also throughout the country.


PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINING OF KALAMATA CITY IN A EUROPEAN PROGRAM

mission kalamataKalamata city was selected by the European Commission in the "Mission" of 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities of Europe by 2030.
Makios Nasos, Environmental Manager of our company, participated in this effort as coordinator of the Circular Economy and Waste Management sector of the Municipality of Kalamata.


EDUCATIONAL ACTION FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY

circular biblioThe Public Central Library of Kalamata, wishing to enrich its activities for the school year 2021-2022, in collaboration with Mr. Makios Nasos, Environmental Manager of our company, is organizing from 16/3/2022 an educational activity on the topic "Introduction to world of the Circular Economy". The program is aimed at middle school and high school students.


PARTICIPATION IN THE CIRCLE THE MED FORUM 2021

circlethemed2021 1We participated in the Circle the Med Forum 2021 organized in Athens, 18-22 October 2021 by the International Circular Clima Institute of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) in collaboration with the Ministries of Environment of Greece and Egypt and with the support of the Directorates General of Environment (DG EN ), Maritime Policy and Fisheries (DG MARE) and Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) of the European Commission. The conference focused on the three pillars of the circular economy which are the Green Economy, the Blue Economy and the Digital Transformation. Leading personalities, ministers, organizations, European officials, public and private bodies and citizens were active participated.


PARTICIPATION AT WORLD CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM 2021

WCEF2021We participated at World Circular Economy Forum, on 13-15 September 2021, co-organized by the Government of Canada and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and hosted for the first time in North America. The World Circular Economy Forum brought together forward-looking thinkers and doers, and presented the world’s leading game-changers in the circular economy.


ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗ ΣΤΟ 3ο SUMMER SCHOOL OF CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY & SUSNTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

bio2«From Olive Pips to BBQ briquettes in an Efficient Way» was the topic presented by Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of our company at this online international school held 6-10 September 2021 in Thessaloniki and organized by the American Farm School. Mr. Makios presented how we apply the circular economy principles in our production process.


PARTICIPATION IN A PROGRAM OF EIT CLIMATE-KIC

KIC KLIMIS2021Mr. Makios Athanasios, Environmental Manager of our company was selected to participate in the EIT Climate-KIC program entitled "Pioneers into Practice".

From 21st to 23rd July 2021, the introductory workshop of "Pioneers into Practice" took place at the offices of Cyprus Energy Agency at Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus and Greece join forces, with EIT Climate-KIC Cyprus, represented by Cyprus Energy Agency and EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece, led by Research and Innovation Center "Athena". "Pioneers into Practice" program gives the opportunity to professionals on Sustainable Development to meet, exchange experiences, bond and upskill their profile via our e-learning, workshops and placement opportunities.


PARTICIPATION IN EU GREEN WEEK 2021

EUGreen Week 2021We participated in EU Green Week 2021 scheduled online at 31 May-4 June 2021, entitled: Zero Pollution for healthier people and planet. This year’s edition of EU Green Week, Europe’s biggest annual environmental event, has closed with record involvement from citizens and stakeholders around the EU. Dedicated to the EU ambition of a zero pollution, the event zoomed in on efforts to tackle pollution of air, soil and water, creating a world where pollution is no longer harmful for people’s health and ecosystems.


PARTICIPATION IN ATHENS CIRCULAR FORUM II 2021

a8ens2021We participated in the online event Athens Circular Forum II organized on 31 of May and 1st of June 2021 as partner event for Greece in the EUGreenWeek. More than 30 speakers were joined the debate in this 2-days forum, shaping the vision for Circular Economy, Climate Resilience and Green Jobs. For more information click here.


KLIMIS | EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (ENRD)

ENRD KLIMIS newsOur company was added to European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) platform which supports the effective implementation of EU Member States' Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) by generating and sharing knowledge, as well as through facilitating information exchange and cooperation across rural Europe. For more information click here.


PARTICIPATION IN WORLD CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM + CLIMATE 2021

WCEF climate 2021We participated in the online event of World Circular Economy Forum + Climate organized on 15-16 April 2021 by the Government of the Netherlands and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Governments, international organizations, institutes of knowledge, the private sector and citizens from around the world came together digitally to discuss the crucial role of the circular economy in achieving climate neutrality.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our times. A circular economy can play an important role in addressing this crisis. By designing out waste, avoiding pollution and keeping materials in use as long as possible, we can reduce climate emissions by about 20%.


PARTICIPATION IN KALAMATA@SMARTCITY INNOVATION TALKS

kalamatasmartcityWe participated in the hybrid event, Kalamata @ Smartcity Innovation Talks, which took place online, on February 27, 2021. In this event, we developed the usage of digital tools and innovations aimed at improving the quality of life in the city of Kalamata, local development, environmental protection , participation and sustainability. "The circular economy in smart cities" was the title of the presentation of Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of our company. He presented how the circular economy plays an important role in the sustainable development of a smart city.


MEMBER OF EU BUSINESS @ BIODIVERSITY PLATFORM

EUBiodiversityOur company, on January of 2021, managed to be member of EU business @ biodiversity platform. The Platform counts around 450 members having as a common goal to foster integration of biodiversity consideration into business activities. Members include businesses from a broad variety of sectors and countries, EU trade associations, NGOs, public authorities, governments and international organisations. The EU B@B Platform contributes to a biodiversity-friendly economy that works for people and planet, and creates business value or reduces risks for businesses.


PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE OF THE LIFE-IP CEI-GREECE PROJECT

circular greece projectWe participated in the inaugural conference of the European project LIFE-IP CEI-Greece entitled "Implementation of the Circular Economy in Greece", which was held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10 am. - 1.30 pm and organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy in collaboration with the Organization for Natural Environment and Climate Change and the Green Fund. The theme of the conference included the presentation of the demonstration actions of the LIFE-IP CEI-Greece project in nine municipalities and one region to promote the practical implementation of the waste hierarchy, the actions for the prevention of food waste generation and the cyclical waste management in the field of agri-food, as well as actions to create standards for secondary materials, an electronic repository for the exchange of know-how and a national observatory for the circular economy, and finally actions for the development of economic and financial tools and capacity building.


ONLINE EVENT FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN MESSINIA

photo kalamata sessionOn Friday, December 11, 2020 at 18:00 we participated in the online event of the Kalamata Branch of the Greek Youth Entrepreneurship Association, with the theme: "CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MESSINIA". In his presentation, Mr. Nasos Makios, Environmental Manager of the company presented how we use our natural resources efficiently and how we apply the circular economy in our production process, while in the discussion that followed, he referred to the problems and the solutions we must apply in order to move to a sustainable circular economy.


PARTICIPATION ON THE ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR WSD 2020

WSD2020On the occasion of the World Soil Day (WSD), we participated to the online workshop on 9 December 2020, organized by the Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES), the MSc Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development of Piraeus University and the company Q-Plan International. This workshop was dedicated to soil, the products it give us and how they affect soil health when return to it through biodegraditon.


PARTICIPATION ON EBNS 2020

BusinessNatureSummit1We participate to the European Business & Nature Summit on 8-9 December 2020 a two days virtual event of stimulating discussion and knowledge exchange on “Green economic recovery – Reshaping business for nature and people” There was a showcase of best practice examples by participating businesses (including SMEs) and financial institutions and business initiatives that aim at integrating natural capital and biodiversity into the corporate decision making. We learned about the latest policy responses from the European Commission to support businesses develop and adapt business models that contribute to rebuilding ecosystem health and preventing biodiversity loss.

The Summit gave some hopeful messages:

  • Front running businesses across Europe are starting to integrate nature and biodiversity into their activities as a solution to current challenges.
  • The financial sector is on the move with new financial institutions and calling on world leaders to reverse nature loss by 2030.
  • The Business for Biodiversity movement is growing! But we must broaden this engagement and need to intensify our actions if we want to reverse nature loss in this decade.

PARTICIPATION IN NORDIC CIRCULAR SUMMIT 2020

nordic circular summit 2020We participated to The Nordic Circular Summit 2020 which was a two-day online event, 26-27 November 2020, hosted by Nordic Circular Hotspot and Nordic Innovation, with a mission to explore the tremendous circular opportunities that the region has to offer.

Spread over 10 different sessions—with topics including circular cities, ocean solutions, fashion and furniture, finance, energy, the food sector, manufacturing and more—this summit was focused on knowledge sharing, and dive into the key market drivers, trends and challenges for the next decades to come.


PARTICIPATION IN SME ASSEMBLE 2020

SME Assembly 2020We participated to the SME Assembly 2020 that took place online from 16-17 November 2020. The SME Assembly is the most significant event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The conference takes place once a year during the European SME Week. It aims to improve the approach to entrepreneurship in Europe, simplify the regulatory and policy environment for SMEs, and remove the remaining barriers to their development.


PARTICIPATION IN CE STAKEHOLDER CONFERENCE 2020

cestakeholder2020We participated in the annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference 2020 scheduled online this year at 3-4 November 2020. Every year, the European circular economy community from businesses, public authorities, NGOs to knowledge communities and civil society organisations gathered this year online to discuss the transition to a circular economy. It is the flagship event of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).

Our company appeared as a "key project" in the Projects category, with the title: "Klimis", in the Networking Village of this conference and it was the only Greek company.


PARTICIPATION IN EU GREEN WEEK 2020

eu green week 2020We participated in EU Green Week 2020 scheduled online at 19-22 October 2020, on the theme of nature and biodiversity. After the adoption of a new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 in May, Green Week highlighted the contribution biodiversity can make to society and the economy, and the role it can play in supporting and stimulating recovery in a post-pandemic world, bringing jobs and sustainable growth.


PARTCIPATION AT WORLD CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM 2020

WCEF2020We participated on World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF online), a global initiative of Finland and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra event held on 29 and 30 September 2020. WCEF examined how businesses can seize new opportunities and gain a competitive advantage through circular economy solutions, and how the circular economy contributes to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.


PARTICIPATION AT THE ONLINE SYMPOSIUM FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY & SUSTAINABILTY 2020

infer2020 klimis"From waste to value" was the topic presented by Mr. Nasos Makios, Marketing & Environmental Manager of our company at this online international symposium held 1-3 July 2020 in Alexandroupolis and organized by the International Economic Research Network (INFER) and the Department of Environmental Engineering of Democritus University of Thrace. Mr. Makios presented how we apply the circular economy principles in our production process.


PARTICIPATION IN 6th HSWMA CONFERENCE

6th confWe participated in the 6th Confernece of HSWMA (Hellenic Solid Waste Management Association) with the title: Greece 2020-Priorities for the Circular Economy: Linking citizens, business & science held at 27-28 February 2020, at the National Technical University of Athens, Patission complex in Athens.

With title: Bioeconomy and Circular Economy: From theory to action, Nasos Makios, Marketing & Environmental Manager of the company talked about the way we produce our barbecue briquettes, how we use in efficient way our resources and implement circular economy in our production process.


GOOD PRACTICE EXAMPLE AT CIRCULARY.EU

circularyeuOur company has been added in one more web platform which continuously brings new examples of innovative ways in which industry and SMEs add to the circular economy in Europe. For more information click here.


PARTICIPATION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION AT THE RIVER ARI IN KALAMATA

aris river 2019 1At 27/10/2019 we participated in the environmental events of the Cultural Association of Asprochoma, Akovitika & West Kalamata "Poseidon" to show off the ecosystem of the river Ari and the archaeological site of the Akovitika. There were many events as street races, canoe boats and sea bikes, bicycle rides, horse riding, traditional dances and taste of local dishes.


PARTICIPATION AT 5TH BiOPEN WORKSHOP

BiOPEN LOGOWe participated at the 5th BiOPEN Workshop for Bio-economy held at the Royal Olympic Hotel Athens on 25/10/2019 with subject: Societal and Market Challenges for the Sustainable Development of Bio-Based Industries.

We participated at the 5th BIOPEN Workshop for Bio-economy held at the Royal Olympic Hotel Athens on 25/10/2019 with subject: Societal and Market Challenges for the Sustainable Development of Bio-Based Industries.


MEETING WITH MAYOR OF KALAMATA

logo dimos kalamatasOn Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Marketing & Environmental Manager Makios Nasos visited Kalamata Mayor Thanasis Vassilopoulos. The Mayor congratulated us on our recent award at the EREK International Conference in Brussels and discussed issues related to circular economy and renewable resources.


PARTICIPATION AND DISTINCTION AT EREK INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019

EREK ngWe participated and awarded at EREK(European Resource Efficiency Knowledge Center) International Conference held at the BEL Conference Center in Brussels from 25-26 September 2019.

In the session “Do Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency pay off?”, Nasos Makios, Marketing & Environmental Manager of the company talked about the way we produce our barbecue briquettes, how we use in efficient way our resources and implement circular economy in our production process. At the end we were awarded from Dr. Ulla Engelmann-DG GROW, European Commission Head of Unit Advanced Technologies, Clusters and Social Economy.

In this conference was presented how successful businesses and industries seek resource efficient solutions, collaborate in a circular and social economy, and pursue digitalisation to gain a competitive edge.


PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKSHOP: SHARING ECONOMY & CIRCULAR ECONOMY

workshop circular athensWe participated in this workshop, which is part of a European program which held at 18/9/2019 at the Ministry of Environment and Energy in Athens, Greece. The workshop was attended by initiatives on circular economy, SME’s, research institutes, consulting companies and government staff and we learned about each other experience and saw how we could collaborate more. More information about this European program can be found here.


PARTICIPATION AT 2ND OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE FESTIVAL 2019

2nf off road adventure logoWe “ run a lot of kilometers on grilling” with Master Meat & Fire Chef Mirsini Lampraki, and her team of Meat & Grill stories at thehere2nd Off-Road Adventure Festival held on September 14 & 15, 2019 at Markopoulo Park. In a unique live bake on grill demonstration at 10 different barbecues we opened up the appetite for the most fun street food in the most extreme BBQ Adventure & Meat experience.


PARTICIPATION AT THE BRAZILIAN BBQ FESTIVAL IN PORTUGAL

brazilian bbq festival logo1111By using KLIMIS BBQ briquettes, that now are being promoted abroad with the new brand name OleaBriq by Klimis, Meat & Fire Chef Mιrsini Lampraki and her team Meat & Grill stories baked on grill, at the biggest Brazilian BBQ Festival in the Mediterranean on 6, 7 and September 8, 2019 at the Parque Municipal de Parades., a lush park in the city of Paredes, 40km from Porto.

Realizing a vision for many years, the Greek team traveled our "GASTRONOMY OF FIRE" abroad, choosing to bake on grill with the innovative OleaBriq BBQ briquettes from Kalamata and Greek meat from ewe and lamb.


NEW E-SHOP AND NEW LOGO: OLEABRIQ

Logo OleaBriqNew e-shop | www.oleabriq.com | with new brand name: OleaBriq by Klimis and new packaging for anyone who is interesting to buy online our unique Klimis BBQ briquettes which are made without cutting down a single tree. Visit it!


PARTICIPATION IN THE 1st CIRCULAR ECONOMY FORUM IN GREECE

circular economy forum1 greeceWe participated to the two days “Virtuous Circle” 1st Circular Economy Forum in Greece that held at Aegli Zappeion 8-9 April 2019. This conference was organized by the Greek Government in co-operation with the European Commission and the Economic and Social Committee of Greece with the aim of substantially supporting the transition of Greece into the circular economy.

Around the table were Greek ministers and experts, international financial organisations, the European Commission, and experts from cities, regions and companies around Europe.


GOOD PRACTICE EXAMPLE OF EU CIRCULAR ECONOMY

CEstakeholderEUWe have been added as a good practice example in the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform relevant section. This section includes relevant practices, innovative processes and 'learning from experience' examples.

This platform will be pivotal in fostering exchanges and interaction and inspire the future EU vision on circular economy.

 


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION FOODEXPO 2019

Our company successfully took part in the FOODEXPO 2019 exhibition held at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center from 16 to 18 March 2019. With joy we found out the people's great interest about our olive barbecue briquettes. We were at the kiosk of the Peloponnese Region where, together with other companies, we presented unique products from the wider region of the Peloponnese.


PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE: BOOSTING CIRCULARITY

Boosting Circularity LogoWe participated to the two days conference Boosting Circularity: Scaling the circular economy among SMEs that took place in Brussels(The Egg) 6-7 December 2018 in which the European Commission aims to speed-up the transition towards a circular economy among SMEs in Europe.

The aim of the conference was to boost business through matchmaking with corporate, governments and SME support organisations, improving circular business model or calculating circular profit. Also promoting solutions through the circular market place and networking and join forces to foster a green circular economy in Europe through capacity building, networking and exchanging innovative solutions was in the agenda of this conference.


PARTICIPATION IN SME ASSEMBLE 2018

SME Assembly 2018We participated to the SME Assembly 2018 that took place in Graz of Austria from 19-21 November 2018. The SME Assembly is the most significant event for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The conference takes place once a year during the European SME Week. Together with the network of SME Envoys, the assembly creates the governance structure of the Small Business Act. The Small Business Act (SBA) is an overarching framework for the EU policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It aims to improve the approach to entrepreneurship in Europe, simplify the regulatory and policy environment for SMEs, and remove the remaining barriers to their development.


RUNNER-UP ΣΤΑ EBAE 2018-2019

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In the top 22 "green" European companies we were awarded as Runner-up in the European Business Awards for the Environment 2018-2019 in the category "The Management Award for Micro and Small Companies". Click here for further information.

 


PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE "EUROPE'S TRANSFORMATION:WHERE PEOPLE MATTER"

growthintransition logoWe participated to the fourth international conference, entitled “Europe’s Transformation: Where People Matter”, on 14 – 15 November 2018 which was organized by the Initiative Growth in Transition at the Austria Center Vienna. During the two-day event, plenary and parallel sessions were featured inspiring speakers from politics, science, civil-society and the private sector. Participatory conference formats were enabling a dialogue between relevant stakeholders. The conference addressed the transformation towards a resilient and sustainable society from very different perspectives.

Conference topics were ranged from social and distributional aspects of a fair society to the role of the financial sector enabling a sustainability transformation. In order to sustain and increase prosperity and quality of life in the long term, we will need economic strategies which use the planet’s resources responsibly.


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION MEAT & GRILL DAYS 2018

Meat Grill Sticker 1We participated at the 6th MEAT & GRILL DAYS 2018 exhibition held on November 10-12, 2018 at the Metropolitan Expo's modern exhibition center at Athens International Airport. In the big celebration of meat and mass catering, we presented our innovative barbecue briquettes produced by olive pips.


ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD CEREMONY FROM PASEPPE

Our company rewarded with the first Environmental Award in the category of Organization and Management of Micro and Small Businesses. The prize was awarded by the Deputy Minister of the Environment, Mr. Socrates Famelos, to the General Manager of "KLIMIS", Mrs. Katerina Kouttaridi at the ceremony of the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE)that took place on 24/10/2018 in the amphitheater of the War Museum in Athens by the Panhellenic Association of Environmental Protection Companies (PASEPPE) representing the European Commission's Directorate General for the Environment (DG Environment) in Greece.


PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL FAIR OF THESSALONIKI 2018

logo TIF83 croppedWe participated at the largest exhibition event in the country and one of the most important in Southeastern Europe, at the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair, from 8th to 16th of September 2018.

There was a great satisfaction from the presentation of our products, but the greatest joy was coming from the spontaneous expressions of the people when they recognized us and showed us their pleasure to our products.


PARTICIPATION AT THE “ATHENS BEER FESTIVAL 2018”

AthensBeerFestivalLogo Full 2018At the old garage of road transport in Gazi (30/8 to 9/9), people had the change to get to know with KLIMIS olive barbecue briquettes and to taste the recipes of Master Grill Sef Myrsinis Lambraki at ATHENS BEER FESTIVAL 2018.

A festival with happenings, competitions, amazing gifts, unique live concerts of distinguished musical figures and artists, where a real beer fest was held.


KLIMIS IS ON THE FINALIST LIST OF EBAE 2018-2019

EBAE KLIMIS FINALISTTwo companies from Greece, which KLIMIS is the one of them, have been shortlisted for the European Business Awards for the Environment, a scheme which rewards those businesses that are making the most outstanding contribution to sustainable development through eco-innovation.

These two companies are part of a European shortlist of 22 Finalists and six Rising Stars from nine different countries, selected by the EBAE Jury which met on 28-29 June in Sofia (Bulgaria) with the challenging task of agreeing a shortlist out of 161 applications received from 19 European countries. The Finalists are up for six awards: Management (micro and small companies), Management (medium and large companies), Product & Services, Process, Developing Country Cooperation and Business & Biodiversity. They all have in common a respect for the environment at the very core of their business principles.

The winners will be announced at the EBAE Awards at 14 November in Vienna (Austria). The event will be part of the “Growth in Transition” conference, one of the flagship events of the Austrian EU Presidency. An award ceremony will be held in Athens on October 24th for the 13 companies that were distinguished in the Greek section of the competition.


PARTICIPATION AT THE "GREECE, FESTIVAL, FLAVORS 2018"

ellada giorti geyseis logo2018The opportunity to get to know with KLIMIS olive barbecue briquettes and to taste the recipes of Master Grill Sef Myrsinis Lambraki had the opportunity for those who were found at Technopolis in Gazi 4, 5 and 6 May 2018 at the "Greece, Festival, Flavors 2018" organized by "Athinorama".

Well-known names of the rising wave of Greek Producers took part in this festival. They have been selected for the quality of their products by the panel of tasting experts of "Athinorama" and "Athinorama Umami," which is considered as the most experienced and renowned in Greece.


DISTINCTION AT THE OLIVE CHALLENGE 2018 COMPETITION

DROPWith the selection of our company in the 10 most prevalent proposals, the second phase of the OLIVE CHALLENGE Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, organized by the FILAIOS Olive Oil Society was completed.

The 10 winners were selected during the DEMO DAY on Sunday, March 11 from the members of the ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the Competition and the audience participating in the poll, which took place in the conference hall of the Metropolitan Expo, in the framework of the 5th International Food Fair and Drinks FOOD EXPO GREECE. Altogether, 40 proposals were submitted to OLIVE CHALLENGE and fifteen of them were already selected in the first phase by the Evaluation Committee of the Competition.

The 10 Teams will have the opportunity to attend an integrated training program on sustainability and entrepreneurship in partnership with University and Educational Institutions that support the OLIVE CHALLENGE Initiative.


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION FOODEXPO 2018

Our company successfully took part in the FOODEXPO 2018 exhibition held at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center from 10 to 12 March 2018. With joy we found out the people's great interest about our olive barbecue briquettes.


LECTURE TO STUDENTS IN ATEI KALAMATAS

On 15/1/2018, we accepted the invitation of Mr. Varelas Sotiris, professor at the Department of Accounting and Finance of the Technical University of Kalamata, and we presented the progress and the achievements of our company in issues of innovation and environmental protection.


INNOVATION PRAISE IN MADE IN GREECE AWARDS 2017

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Innovative product praise was received by our company at Made in Greece Award 2017 for our olive barbecue briquettes. The award ceremony was held on Monday 11 December 2017 at Athens Concert Hall.


AWARD CEREMONY FOR TOP BRANDED EXPORT PRODUCT AT GREEK EXPORTS AWARDS 2017

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The Bronze Award was won by our company in the "Top Branded Export Product" category of the Greek Exports Awards 2017. The awards ceremony took place on Friday 1 December 2017 at Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel in Vouliagmeni.


PARTICIPATION IN A WORKSHOP AT UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS

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The first steps of business” was the theme of the Workshop:Dream it-Wish it-Do it which was organized by the Piraeus University Interconnection Office at 14/11/2017 in the conference room of the University of Piraeus. As guests and speakers we mentioned the first steps of our business, the eco-innovation that we apply and our overall business route so far.


PARTICIPATION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION AT THE RIVER ARI IN KALAMATA

At 29/10/2017 we participated in the environmental events of the Cultural Association of Asprochoma, Akovitika & West Kalamata "Poseidon" to show off the ecosystem of the river Ari and the archaeological site of the Akovitika. There were many events as street races, canoe boats and sea bikes, bicycle rides, horse riding, traditional dances and taste of local dishes.


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION SUPER MARKET, MINI MARKET & KIOSK 2017

We participated in the Super Market, Mini Market and Kiosk 2017 exhibition, which took place on 20-22 October 2017 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center. We were at the kiosk of the Peloponnese Region where, together with other companies, we presented unique products from the wider region of the Peloponnese.


MAIN SUPPORTER OF LARGEST KALAMATIANO-GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

Kalamatiano Guinness World RecordWe participated and supported, as main supporter, the attempt to break the Guinness Record for the Largest Kalamatiano Dance in the World held on 17/9/2017.

648 dancers gathered in the central waterfront of Kalamata city where they danced Kalamatiano for 9 minutes and broke the Guinness record.


PARTICIPATION IN HIGH LEVEL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & EMAS AWARDS 2017

emas tourism 2017The conference has been organised at 8th of May in Valletta, Malta in the context of the United Nations’ (UN) decision to adopt 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. It aimed to discuss the potential of the tourism sector to contribute to the three pillars of sustainability – economic, social and environmental. In keynote speeches and panel discussions the conference looked at key trends and opportunities within sustainable tourism, presented case studies on sustainable tourism in practice and assesses the role of EMAS and the EU Ecolabel for promoting sustainable tourism within European Union Member states.

Following the conference, without the participation of any other Greek company or organization, Mr. Makios Athanasios, Marketing & Environmental Manager of Klimis was present as a member of the jury at the EMAS 2017 European Awards. The theme of the awards was "Contributing to making the European economy more circular".


PARTICIPATION IN 20th EUROPEAN FORUM ON ECO-INNOVATION

logo circular tallinnOur company participated in the 20th European Forum on Eco-innovation held on 26-28 October 2016 in Tallinn of Estonia with subject: Grow Circular: Financing SME Eco –innovation. In that forum we had the chance to participate in a business-to-investors matchmaking session, learn about the innovative technologies with performance claims verified by the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV), to participate at the European Business Awards for the Environment ceremony, find out about successful eco-innovative projects funded under different EU funding programs and financial instruments and take part in site visits to eco-innovative companies who have successfully turned investments into circular business models.


PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCE "EXPORTING QUALITY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 2016"

More than 120 business and producers of Messinia, including our company, attended the two days seminar, support and promotion of exporting Messinian agricultural products, organized by the “Captain Vassilis” Foundation and the “George and Victoria Karelias” Foundation. The seminar was held on 27 and 28 May 2016 in Hotel Filoxenia in Kalamata with the support of the the Panhellenic Exporters Association and the Messinia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Thirteen presentations were performed from buyers and experts of export products by offering their experience, valuable information and important practical information to the participants.


PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE BIOMASS DAY AT EXHIBITION BUILDING GREEN EXPO 2016

At 08/04/2016, we attended the “Biomass Day” workshop which held at the exhibition “Building Green Expo 2016” at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center.

The theme of the conference was: "The Utilization of Biomass as a lever Development in Contemporary Reality: Applications, Opportunities and Conditions & Bioenergy4Business Program" and was organized by the Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) and the Hellenic Biomass Association (HELLABIOM).


PARTICIPATION ON THE 5TH CSR-MEETUP ATHENS

The business model and the challenges of a circular economy enterprise presented by Mr. Makios Athanasios, Marketing Manager of KLIMIS at the 5th CSR-Meetup Athens on 27/2/2016 at Ava Hotel in Plaka of Athens.

The meeting theme was Circular Economy and it was organized by the advisory and research firm on environmental issues and sustainability, Close the Loop.


PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCE FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE NETHERLANDS

circular1KLIMIS company was one of 30 European companies and the only Greek one that selected by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment of the Netherlands to present our practical experience in the theme of the management of biomass and our achievements at the conference held on 25 and 26 January 2016 in Rotterdam on circular economy.

The meeting, took place in the former Van Nelle factory in Rotterdam, has been jointly organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment of Netherlands and the European Commission. Its aim: to discuss opportunities, obstacles and experiences in relation to the circular economy and the conclusions will be used to feed into discussions the Council of Ministers on the Circular Economy Package.

A circular economy is an economic system based on the principle of re-use. There is no such thing as waste in a circular economy: everything is a raw material and can be re-used or recycled as much as possible. The circular system has two types of material flows. In the biological cycle, leftover materials are returned to nature after use. In the technical cycle, products are designed especially so that they can be re-used.


KLIMIS ON TV MAGAZINE BUSINESS PLANET OF EURONEWS CHANNEL

The theme of the TV magazine at 23/1/2016, which first part was filmed in Kalamata at the company's facilities, concerns the circular economy and the European environmental management tool, Eco Management Audit Scheme (EMAS), that KLIMIS company maintains and applies for producing olive barbecue briquettes.

Business Planet is a 3 minute TV magazine focused on SMEs success stories. Each story is broadcast 15 times in 13 languages in 158 countries. Every day, Euronews is reaching 10 million people around the world.

The second part of the show was filmed in the Onassis Foundation in Athens. Mrs. Alexia Economopoulou, responsible for EMAS, from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Biodiversity Protection Division, Soil and Waste Management Department of Environmental Certification, referred to the purposes the ways and the benefits of implementation of EMAS by companies and organizations.


HONORARY DISTINCTION OF INNOVATION AT MADE IN GREECE AWARDS 2015

articlemadingrenHonorary distinction was awarded for KLIMIS olive barbecue briquettes in "MADE IN GREECE AWARDS 2015" at the innovative product category for industrial products.

The award ceremony of winners was held on the evening of December 15, 2015 in the main hotel "Athens Ledra Hotel" from the Greek Marketing Academy (EL.A.M.), organizer of the awards.


PARTICIPATION AT A HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE OF EMAS IN GERMANY

20yemasWe participated at a High-level conference on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of EMAS which took place on 13 November 2015 in the European Central Bank in Frankfurt(ECB) in Germany.

The purpose of the conference was to learn from front runners, promote best practices and exploit the full potential of green growth.


PARTICIPATION IN THE INITIATIVE OF SEV-HELLENIC FEDERATION OF ENTERPRISES FOR INNOVATION

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SEV-Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, organized a workshop especially for business executives involved in the Initiative "Innovation in Action" Event - Workshop (workshop) networking in Kalamata, designed to strengthen the skills of staff for maintenance "open" environment innovation and cultivating attitudes and cooperation practices for innovation in undertakings, Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Company Development & Progress Peloponnese and Ionian Islands. We participated in this initiative where we presented our innovation of producing barbecue briquettes, the progress and achievements of our company. In detail the program of action you can see it HERE.


PARTICIPATION IN THE FIRST NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF OLIVE OIL & OLIVE TREE KALAMATAS

Our company took part in the first national festival Olive oil & Olive tree Kalamatas held on 17-19 April 2015 in the Exhibition Centre Hotel Elite in Kalamata.

In this festival we had the opportunity to expose in a kiosk our innovative and European awarded product, KLIMIS barbecue briquettes and informed the public about the products we produce and are made of olive pits.

We also had the opportunity to present at the conference held in the framework of the festival the achievements of our company.


PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCE "GREENING YOUR BUSINESS" IN PATRA CITY

The Hellenic Management Association (HMA) at Patra in cooperation with the University of Patras (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Department), the Technology Park of Bari (Tecnopolis Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico Sc a rl) and the Regional Authority for Technology and Innovation (Agenzia Regionale per la Tecnologia e l'Innovazione - ARTI), organized a seminar on «Greening your Business», under project «Green Business Innovation», which belongs to the Operational Programme for Territorial Cooperation "Greece - Italy 2007-2013".

The seminar was designed to provide tangible and practical knowledge to participants to turn to new sustainable practices and green solutions to reduce their operational costs and become more viable business.

In this context of the seminar we were invited on 17/1/2015 at the offices of HMA in Patra and we presented our experiences and achievements of our company on implementation of the environmental management system EMAS and the winning award on EU EMAS AWARDS 2014.


AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS 2014/15

The awards ceremony was held on January 15, 2015 at a special event held by the RSM Greece and the European Business Awards in Aigli Zappeiou.

The awards held by the CEO of RSM Greece Mr. Athos Stylianou, the CEO of the European Business Awards Mr. Adrian Tripp, British Ambassador Mr. John Kittmer and President of Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) Mr. Theodore Fessas.


PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCE "EXPORTING QUALITY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 2014"

Our company participated in the conference which was organized by the Foundation "Captain Vassilis" and the George Karelia & Victoria Foundation Foundation and held on 8 and 9 December of 2014 at the conference site of Horizon Blu hotel in Kalamata.

The theme of the conference was "Exporting quality agricultural products 2014" and objective, while supporting and promoting exports, is to inform producers of Messinia on the possibilities and prospects for exports of agricultural products.

In the theoretical part of the seminar we were informed about the strategy, the legal framework and how successful export marketing and effective promotional products in USA, Australia, China and France.

Alongside business meetings and contacts made (B2B meetings) of Greek participants with entrepreneurs from abroad.


OUR COMPANY NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS 2014/15

Our company with the distinctive name KLIMIS has been selected as a National Champion representing Greece in the 2014/15 European Business Awards.

We competed with the best businesses in our nation to win the accolade of representing our country in The UKTI Award for Innovation.


PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY ATEI & UNIVERSITY OF PELOPONNESE

The University of Peloponnese (Postgraduate Studies Department of Economics) & Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese organized a conference on 'Regional Institutions, Development & Business relationships" Friday, May 30, 2014 at Central Auditorium ATEI Peloponnese.

The company was represented by Mr. Makios Athanasios where he spoke about innovation path and achievements of our company.


PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMIC CONFERENCE OF KEPE

Our company participated in the economic conference of KEPE (Centre of Planning and Economic Research) held in Costa Navarino 9-11 May 2014.
The theme of the conference was on topical issues in the Greek economy, the analytical tools and financial planning practices.

The company was represented by Mr. Makios Athanasios and spoke on the subject: "Business ventures in the local economy" about innovation, progress and achievements of our company.


WINNER IN EUROPEAN EMAS AWARDS 2014

VAS. EK & KOTTARIDI GP with distinctive title " KLIMIS " won the first prize in European Awards EMAS 2014 in category Micro-organisations. The theme for the award was the environmental performance of organizations that have excelled in the section entitled "Effective eco-innovations supporting improvements in environmental performance".

The award held by the European Commissioner for the Environment Mr. Janez Potočnik and held in Hannover , Germany in New Town Hall / Neues Rathaus, on 7 April 2014 , at the International Exhibition Hannover Messe 2014 alongside with the 16th European Forum on Eco- innovations.


PARTICIPATION IN 16th EUROPEAN FORUM ON ECO-INNOVATION

Our company participated in the 16th European Forum on Eco-innovation held on 7 and 8 April 2014 in Hannover of Germany with subject: Wasted potential! Towards circular economy in cities, with a particular focus on improving waste management business cooperation and citizen participation.
The forum started by the speech of Federal Environment Minister of Germany Ms. Barbara Hendricks, and the European Commissioner for the Environment Mr. Janez Potocnik.
The forum was attended by numerous speakers from across Europe where they exchanged views on existing and new environmental innovations to improve environmental performance.


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION GLEE 2013

Our company took part for second year in a row in the international exhibition GLEE 2013 on 15-17 September with garden equipment in Birmingham, UK. Our participation in the exhibition held by the representative of our company in UK, Artisanolive


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION GLEE 2012

Our company took part in the international exhibition GLEE 2012 on 17-19 September with garden equipment in Birmingham, UK. Our participation in the exhibition held by the representative of our company in UK Artisanolive


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION HORECA 2011

Our company for another year took part in the sixth exhibition of HO.RE.CA held from 3 to 6 February 2011 in EXPO ATHENS exhibition center located in Anthousa.


PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION HORECA 2010

Our company successfully took part in the fifth exhibition of HO.RE.CA held in east exhibition Centre of Greek old East Airport from 22 to 25 January 2010. With joy we found out the people's great interest about our olive barbecue briquettes.


PARTICIPATION IN ELEOTECHNIA 2009

Our company took part in the exhibition Mediterranean olive and olive oil "ELEOTECHNIA" held at the Olympic Center Greek 8-10 May 2009.

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