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ACS Partnership with NGOs, Citizens and the Prefecture of Attica to Support victims of Eastern Attica Fires

ACS Partnership with NGOs, Citizens and the Prefecture of Attica to Support victims of Eastern Attica Fires
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ACS COURIER AND POSTAL SERVICES (QUEST GROUP)

ACS Postal Services S.M.S.A., a subsidiary of Quest Group, operating in the Greek market since 1981, is the leading courier company in the domestic postal marketplace, handling over 50 million shipments (courier and post) annually. The company has the largest independent courier network in Greece, with more than 750 service points (in Greece, Cyprus, Albania and Bulgaria) and over 3,700 skilled employees, and has developed the most advanced organization and know-how in its field. While offering over 40 years to businesses, e-shops and households across the country complete, reliable and quality services based on innovation and Customer Experience, the company differs significantly from other courier companies, as it makes continuous investments in innovative systems, infrastructure, automation and new innovative services and solutions, to better serve its customers and meet market needs. At the same time, ACS constantly aims to strengthen its social contribution, implementing large-scale CSR actions aimed at upgrading the quality of life of vulnerable groups and the wider community.

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Objective Action

Providing emergency supplies to disaster-stricken people in East Attica in July 2018

 

Target Audience

Fire-stricken citizens

 

Duration

From July 25, 2018 to July 31, 2018


Description

ACS, with a significant sense of responsibility, but also extensive experience in providing emergency services and infrastructure, moved immediately to provide immediate relief to fire victims in East Attica. Just two days after the catastrophic fire, on 25/7/2018, it made available its network for the immediate transportation of essential supplies to the affected. It has thus enabled citizens across Greece - by calling them through Press Releases, Social Media and a radio campaign - even if they were far from the scene of the disaster, to help and collect specific foods and essentials at ACS stores nationwide, who undertook the safe, immediate and free shipping of the goods to the Logistics Center of the Prefecture of Attica. Based on the Prefecture’s announcement of fire victims' needs, citizens were asked to bring ACS stores in sealed carton boxes with the words "For Fire Victims":

1. Bottled water

2. Juices

3. Foods refrigerated and preferably of immediate consumption (preserved, packaged croissants, biscuits, toasts, etc.)

4. Long-lasting milk, which is kept outside the refrigerator, e.g. evaporated.


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Impact on Society

The response from people around the world was moving, with a total of 2,570 carton shipments totaling 33,191,9 kg (over 33 tonnes) within a very short period of time.



Initiative Location

Place of receipt: ACS stores throughout Greece

Place of Delivery: Logistics Center of Prefecture of Attica (Faliro Delta)


Working with Organization

With Non-Profit Organizations, such as the Greek Rescue Team, and the Prefecture of Attica Logistics Center


Workers Participation

Volunteers who participated in ACS volunteered to provide essentials through the privately owned stores of Tavros and Kryoneri (at the company's headquarters).


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Benefits for Οrganization

The ACS has once again demonstrated the readiness of its branch network to provide assistance to our needy fellow citizens. This results in a meaningful connection between the company and its stakeholders, as well as enhancing the brand's connection to social contribution.




Connection with Global Goals






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