F.A.Q

Beak-on targets citizen groups, civil society organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We recognize that there are significant information gaps around sustainability and the transition to a circular economy. Our goal is to fill these gaps by providing useful, coherent and concise information on sustainable development.

SMEs are the backbone of the Greek economy, as they:

• Represent 99.9% of businesses in the country.
• Employ over 2.2 million workers.
• They operate in almost all sectors, significantly affecting the environmental footprint of the economy.

Due to their widespread presence, SMEs can play a decisive role in the transition towards a more sustainable economic model.

Although many SMEs are interested in sustainability, according to research, there is low awareness of the practices and benefits of the Circular Economy, especially in the construction, logistics, trade and service sectors.

However, more SMEs are finding strong incentives to become more sustainable:

• Reducing operating costs through resource savings.
• Enhancing the corporate image, attracting more customers.
• Complying with environmental legislation, reducing legal risks.

At Beak-on we provide personalized information and practical tools for SMEs’ transition to sustainability.

Civil society organizations play a key role in shaping social values ​​and promoting collective action. They can act as multipliers of sustainability, integrating good practices into their operations and inspiring the communities in which they operate.

Even if their core activity is not directly related to the environment, the integration of sustainable practices can contribute positively in the following areas:

• Education: Promoting knowledge about sustainability among students and young people.
• Social welfare: Linking environmental sustainability with social solidarity.
• Culture: Organizing events and activities with a low environmental footprint.

At Beak-on we provide personalized advice and educational tools that help organizations to be properly informed about the environmental footprint of their activities and to reduce it.

We adopt a holistic approach, examining the environmental footprint of both organizations and businesses and the people who make them up. Our philosophy is to be by each collective entity and its people, helping them to integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives in a meaningful way. In other words, we do not limit ourselves to theoretical advice. On the contrary, we seek to make sustainability accessible, practical and applicable, so that every business, institution or citizen can contribute to protecting the environment and the transition to a more sustainable future.

Sustainability is becoming ever more popular in public discourse. It refers to practices and policies that ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The concept of sustainability is directly linked to Sustainable Development. This term was first defined in 1987, in the Brundtland Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development, as:

“Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”

Sustainable Development is based on three fundamental elements:

• Environment → Protecting natural resources and the ecosystem.
• Society → Promoting social justice and equality.
• Economy → Sustaining economic growth through responsible resource management.

Sustainability ensures that our societies can grow in ways that do not deplete or destroy natural, social and economic resources. In other words, it seeks a balance between people, nature and economy, ensuring long-term well-being for all.

At Beak-on | The Hummingbird Project, sustainability is at the heart of our mission. We work to promote sustainable practices that:

• Reduce environmental footprint.
• Support socially just solutions.
• Promote circular economy and responsible consumption