The Bank received two awards: the first for extensive application of virtualization technology at Data Centers and at the Bank’s work stations; the second for using Managed Printing Services at all the Bank’s administration buildings in Athens and Thessaloniki, thus enabling more extensive and safer use of modern equipment with advanced printing, scanning, faxing and other features as well as significant reduction in printing costs. - in a comparative study by WWF Greece on 5th tier and was ranked 1st in its field with notable performance in the field of “Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool” (management, tool effectiveness, information and public awareness). - in the “Green Leader” awards, organized by the CSE (Centre for Sustainability and Excellence) and the international NGO myclimate for a second year in Greece as the organization which has taken proven steps towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from its operations. - in the international certification ‘Investors in People’ for Piraeus Group’s Human Resources Division for a second time; ‘Investors in People’ certifies businesses and organizations which recognize the key role that human resources hold in enhancing competitiveness.