Piraeus Bank has also participated in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) by answering the Investor CDP questionnaire in 19 actions, according to social barometer Awareness & Social Behavior Index;  “Thalis” award, a social responsibility distinction awarded to businesses for their social and environ mental work, at the Money Conference & Eurocharity;  highest ranking in the Greek Banking sector, achieving the 6th ranking evaluation grade out of a total of 7, according to the “Environmental Management and Disclosure Index” Report compiled by WWF Greece. 21 1Corporate Governance For the purpose of safeguarding its corporate interest as well as the interests of its shareholders, Piraeus Bank has adjusted itself to the institutional framework of corporate governance.