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.

Integrated Management System

Obolon is a leader in implementing a quality management system.
ISO 9000 is a series of international standards regulating the requirements for the corporation's quality management system. ISO standards are regularly revised and updated.

In 1998, Obolon was the first company in the Ukrainian food industry to obtain an ISO 9000 quality management certificate. This changed the corporation's business philosophy and organizational culture, and introduced a system of total product quality management.

"We were the first to receive an ISO 9001 Certificate among the food industry companies. It was a breakthrough, first of all for us, and a turning point in the corporation's history. Today, the corporation has an integrated management system based on four standards; every year, we confirm to international auditors our compliance with all standard requirements".
Valentina Mikusevich
Obolon's Quality Assurance Director

Now, the corporation has certified and adopted ISO 9001:2008 version. ISO 9001 is a powerful tool in the company's management arsenal and an effective marketing mechanism. ISO 9901 is optional. This system has a recommendatory character. ISO certification is conducted by specifically accredited certification authorities. Obolon cooperates on a regular basis with DEKRA Certification Kit (Germany).