HEINEKEN Serbia is the first company in Serbia to receive the European-recognized umbrella certificate Socially Responsible Employer, which encompasses all five areas: organizational management, work-life balance, organizational culture and employee development, health and safety in the workplace, and environmental impact
The certificate is awarded by Balance Company in accordance with the certification scheme of the Ekvilib Institute from Slovenia and is based on the principles and core content of the international standard ISO 26000, which comprehensively addresses the area of social responsibility, with an emphasis on the treatment of employees.
Sabir Džafar, General Director of HEINEKEN Serbia, emphasized that the certificate is yet another confirmation of the company’s commitment to strategically managing social responsibility, along with its ongoing dedication to employees.
“We are committed to achieving sustainable development goals, and we consider our relationship with employees to be key to the development of our business culture. Employee satisfaction directly affects their quality of life and the work atmosphere, and we are proud that our efforts have been recognized and rewarded”, said Džafar.
A transparent and socially responsible supply chain, additional bonuses to enhance employees’ social security, working hours aligned with personal circumstances, transparent advertising of career opportunities within the organization, gifts and reimbursement for elementary school textbooks for employees’ children, a green and environmentally friendly office, individualized plans for returning to work after long-term illness or maternity leave, promoting sustainable and responsible consumption of energy, water, and CO2 emissions, circular economy and zero waste, additional days off, and private health insurance are just some of the benefits and measures that demonstrate how employee benefits become advantages for the company itself. These initiatives are aimed at supporting important employee issues and committing to making a positive impact on the world around us through environmental preservation, social sustainability, and responsible consumption. Because together, we create a better world!