Lidl Cyprus won six awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2020

Lidl Cyprus was awarded six awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2020, an institution established to highlight business initiatives that promote the principles of sustainability, responsible entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

Specifically, Lidl Cyprus won an equal number of awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards, as follows:

• Gold award in the category "Business Cooperation - NGO" for its long-term cooperation with the Cyprus Red Cross.
• Gold award in the category "Corporate Responsibility Event/Charity Event/Fundraising" for the support of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Association's Night of Love.
• Silver award in the category "Business Cooperation - Local Community/State" for the Programme "Food Academy for children" which is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth.
• Silver award in the category "Business Cooperation - Academic Institutions" for its cooperation with CTY Greece and the provision of scholarships to the Centre for Gifted - Talented Children.
• Bronze award for organising the Lidl Wellness Camp
• Bronze award in the “Covid-19 Responsible Business Plan” category for the Lidl Team Covid-19 action plan

The awards were received on behalf of Lidl Cyprus by Fotini Pallikaridou, PR Manager, who thanked Boussias Cyprus for the honours, adding: "Through solidarity, support and empowerment of vulnerable social groups we aim for a better tomorrow for all. With collaborations and united forces you give us the opportunity to grow our chain of love and social offerings." Yiannis Epaminondas, Head of HR and Administration, said: "From the beginning of the pandemic up until today, we act with a high sense of responsibility, prioritising the health and safety of our employees and customers. This distinction motivates us to continue our efforts and invest in relationships of mutual trust and reliability with our network of partners.”

From the beginning of its operation, Lidl Cyprus places corporate responsibility at the centre of its activities, proving in practice that the pursuit of a ‘good business’ is its main commitment. Within this context, the company collaborates with recognised social partners and takes initiatives aimed at the overall common good, on the way to a better tomorrow.