🌿 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SINCE 1945

Ice cream made with responsibility.
Flavor with respect for the planet.

From the Peponopoulos family in Pilio, we are committed to production that protects the environment, supports our people, and upholds the highest standards of governance.

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30%of energy from renewables  ·  with a goal to increase it further
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ESG 2024First Sustainability Report
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Volos Industrial Area AState-of-the-art & sustainable production facility
Our commitment

Sustainability in every bite

For three generations, Pilio Ice Cream has combined tradition with innovation. Today, sustainable development is at the heart of every decision we make — from the energy we consume to the people and communities we support.

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certified quality standards
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ESG report published annually
ESG framework

Our three pillars

Our strategy is built around the international ESG framework: Environment, Social, and Governance.

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Environment

We reduce our footprint at every stage of production.

  • Photovoltaic systems at our facilities
  • Waste management & recycling
  • Sustainable packaging
  • Energy & water conservation
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Social

People and local communities are at the center of what we do.

  • Employee well-being, safety & health
  • Donations & community support
  • Sponsorship of sports & cultural initiatives
  • Support for local suppliers in Magnesia
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Governance

Transparency, quality, and accountability at every level.

  • Certified management systems
  • Food safety & traceability
  • Business ethics
  • Annual publication of an ESG Report
Clean energy

We make ice cream with the sunshine of Pilio

We installed photovoltaic systems at our production facility in Volos Industrial Area A, aiming to meet our energy needs through modern and sustainable solutions. This allows us to continue making delicious ice cream while respecting the environment.

☀️Renewable energy
generated on site
CO₂ ↓Reduced
emissions
2023+Year of
installation
At the heart of our work

Our people & society

We believe a sustainable business is built on people who feel safe and on communities that receive meaningful support.

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Employee well-being

Our employees are the heart of the Pilio family. Every day, we invest in their safety, health, and personal development.

  • A safe & healthy workplace with continuous inspections
  • Continuous training & development opportunities
  • Equal opportunities & respect for diversity
  • Stable jobs & support for local employment
  • Work-life balance
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Product donationsto community organizations & events
Sponsorshipsof sports & cultural initiatives
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Support for schools& youth initiatives
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Charitable givingsupport for vulnerable groups
In action

Social & environmental initiatives

Select each category to view our initiatives.

🌱 Environmental initiatives +
Recycling of packaging materials, responsible management of energy and water, a gradual transition to more sustainable packaging materials, and reduction of the production carbon footprint.
🎗️ Community support & sponsorships +
Support for local associations, sports teams, and events in Magnesia, as well as product donations to community organizations and school initiatives.
👷 Our people +
A safe and healthy workplace, continuous training, equal opportunities, and the creation of stable jobs in the local economy.
🚜 Local supply chain +
Collaboration with local suppliers and producers, strengthening the local economy and reducing the distances raw materials need to travel.
Quality assurance

Certifications & standards

Our management systems are audited and certified by accredited bodies. (For illustration only — replace with the company’s current certificates.)

ISO
9001
QualityQuality Management System
ISO
22000
Food SafetyFood Safety Management
ISO
14001
EnvironmentEnvironmental Management
HACCP
HygieneHazard Analysis
Transparency

Sustainability reports & documents

Download the reports and related documents. The links point to the existing files on the website.

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2024 ESG Report

The full report on environmental, social, and corporate performance for 2024.

Download PDF
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Ice Cream with Responsibility

Our first Sustainability Report — our journey toward sustainability.

Download DOCX
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ISO Certificates

The company’s current management-system certificates.

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Our journey

Sustainability milestones

1945

The beginning in Pilio

Stelios Peponopoulos establishes the family ice cream business.

2006

State-of-the-art production facility

Relocation to Volos Industrial Area A with high-tech production equipment.

2023

Photovoltaic systems

Installation of renewable-energy systems to meet energy needs sustainably.

2024

First ESG Report

Publication of the first Sustainability Report — “Ice Cream with Responsibility.”

Would you like to learn more?

Contact us to learn more about our sustainable-development strategy, certifications, and initiatives.

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