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In the community

Unlocking the potential for growth in our local communities.

At Grant Thornton, we recognise the contribution that our activities, could have on our people, our customers, our suppliers, the environment and the wider community. Corporate Social Responsibility represents an integral part of our strategy, with significant and conscious efforts being made collectively by all our people, securing that we, through our actions, have a positive impact and demonstrate our responsibility and respect. 

Grant Thornton’s CLEARR values combined with its holistic approach towards CSR, reinforces what Grant Thornton is striving to achieve as a Firm, along with the attention on quality at the heart of what we do. Strategy is always about making the right choices and success in CSR is no different.

We are committed in actively promoting best practices and making a difference through our involvement in and contribution to various integrated social initiatives, which are in line with our strategic goals as a business.

Our CSR pillars are based on the ten internationally approved principles of the UN Global Compact.

 

Charitable contributions

Throughout the year, we raise money, contribute time, resources and are actively involved in numerous good causes. 

Growing Together in the community

Founded on our six guiding principles, Growing Together in the community is Grant Thornton's commitment to community engagement. It advocates the impact each person can make by being passionately involved in their community. Every year, Grant Thornton hosts a global event called 'Growing Together in the community’. Grant Thornton Cyprus participates in Grant Thornton International Ltd global CSR initiative, which takes place in September and encourages people to take part in a community-based project.

In 2021, we partnered with the non-for profit organisation Reaction-SupportCY in an effort to support their Regional Crisis and Disaster Management Center. The Center is often the mechanism for dealing with crisis in Cyprus and Greece and we helped them equip it with firefighting uniforms, masks and protective gear.

Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Foundation

Volunteers from our Firm formed a team and founded the Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Foundation. The aim of our Foundation is to help at least one underprivileged person pursue his or her educational dream. In order to raise money for this cause, we organise internal and external events.

Supporting a young athlete

We signed a sponsorship agreement with the Cypriot athlete Milan Trajkovic; the current European Indoor Champion in the 60 meters sprint hurdles, who represented our country at the 2021 Olympics.

The young athlete appeared in our 2020-2021 advertising campaign with an empowering, motivational message for all viewers.

Mentoring sessions 

Since early 2018, mentoring sessions open to our people are offered by our CEO, Stavros Ioannou. 

These mentoring gatherings are designed for the development and well-being of the mentees as individuals, and not just as employees.

The discussions are being mainly focused on the following:

  • sharing of thoughts and experiences
  • discussions around articles focusing on topics such as emotional intelligence, authenticity, the importance of being grounded, etc.
  • expressing concerns and possible ways to overcome them
  • sharing of ideas.
Growing Together in the community

In 2021, we partnered with the non-for profit organisation Reaction-SupportCY in an effort to support their Regional Crisis and Disaster Management Center.