2013-2014
Sustainable Development of Obolon Corporation
Official Report
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Corporation
Sustainable development is a key element of the Obolon Corporation’s strategy. It allows the company to implement its corporate ambitions and fully develop each of its CSR areas: employee development, environment protection, promotion of sports, and support of the local communities.
Production
Producing beverages with a high level of quality and safety is the basis for the long-term development of the Obolon Corporation. Stability of production processes and guaranteed quality and safety of its beverages ensure that the company achieves its goals on the way to sustainability.
Economics
Obolon makes both a direct and an indirect impact on the economy of the country as a whole and specific regions where its facilities are located through job creation, paying taxes to the local and state budgets, development of related industries, and support of the social culture.
Environment
Climate change, resource depletion, and energy dependence are the challenges of the 21st century for individuals as well as for large manufacturers. Reduction of environmental impact and conservation of nature are priorities for Obolon as the largest Ukrainian beverage producer.
Society
Adhering to the principles of sustainable development, Obolon views the participation in the social life of the regions where its facilities are located as an important component of developing Ukrainian society as well as its own business.

Social Mission

OBOLON ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY


When interacting with companies that have various ownership patterns and business goals, Obolon is committed to the principles of responsible and transparent business conduct. For 35 years now, Obolon has been producing innovative high quality beverages, providing jobs to thousands of Ukrainians, paying taxes conscientiously, supporting people who live in remote regions of the country, and developing national culture and sports. Sustainable development has always been an integral part of Obolon's outlook.

For Obolon, who is the largest Ukrainian beverage producer, sustainable development is a key factor in reaching its goals. The company feels responsibility towards its personnel as well as Ukrainian society and environment.

SOCIAL MISSION
SOCIAL GOAL
Produce useful and safe drinks for people, doing this with maximum efficiency and caring about the people and environment.
Ensure the balance of economic, social and environmental benefits by integrating sustainable development and corporates interests

PHILOSOPHY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – "Good Deeds for Many Years"


Obolon's sustainable development strategy includes four key components:

PEOPLE
The corporation's key asset is its personnel that forms a special labour culture within the company and distinguishes Obolon among its competitors.
ENVIRONMENT
Mitigation of the company's environmental impact by recycling resources and using energy efficient technologies guarantees the environmental responsibility of every operation process carried out by Obolon.
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Efficient and mutually beneficial cooperation with communities in all the territories where the corporation enterprises operate is one of Obolon's key business objective.
CULTURE AND SPORTS
Social investments in the development of cultural and educational programmes and sports as well as support of indigenous Ukrainian traditions are the social obligation of Obolon as the largest national beverage producer.

Nothing stands still, and we are in a constant pursuit of perfection by setting and attaining higher goals in all business areas. The corporation's development perspective involves its efficient growth that will ensure commercial outcomes, social progress and environmental sustainability. This approach is Obolon's long-term obligation of further supporting its stakeholders – consumers, employees, local communities, partners, the state, etc.

STRATEGIC VISION OF OBOLON'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT


  • Innovation development of the domestic beer and soft drinks industry
  • Responsible personnel management and development
  • Improving occupational health and safety
  • Environmentalization and enhancement of energy efficiency
  • Fair distribution of created economic value
  • Making investments in the development of the regional economy
  • Profound integration of social responsibility into the company's business processes