Celebrating Excellence in Sustainability, Health, and Economic Development
The “World in 2025” Award recognizes companies that have excelled in their efforts to contribute to economic and industrial development, improve business processes, advance social responsibility, and implement practices supporting sustainability.
Carlsberg Serbia was awarded the “World in 2025” award for its contribution to the local community and sustainable development. Pavel Erankevich, the company’s general manager, received the award on behalf of the company.
Carlsberg Serbia has been operating in the Serbian market for over two decades, and since its arrival, investing in the local community has been a core part of the company’s strategy.
These investments primarily focus on education, culture, sports, and infrastructure projects that enhance the quality of life for residents of the local community in Čelarevo.
A recent example of the company’s donations includes saplings for reforesting green areas in Čelarevo, damaged during last year’s weather disasters. In addition to the donation, Carlsberg employees actively participate in the reforestation efforts, setting an example of the importance of caring for the environment in which the company operates.
Alongside its donation projects, the Čelarevo brewery continuously invests in implementing energy-efficient solutions to minimise environmental impact. Among its largest investments are a CO2 station, a wastewater treatment plant, a biomass boiler, and numerous other initiatives to achieve Carlsberg’s sustainability programme, ‘Together Towards ZERO.’
Galenika, a pharmaceutical company, received the “World in 2025” award for contributions to health and prevention from Nenad Burazor, Director of Sales and Marketing at Galenika.
Dedicated to people and committed to health, Galenika has been a long-standing leader in promoting health and prevention. It contributes through the exceptional quality of its modern and effective pharmaceutical products and numerous socially responsible projects of national significance.
One of these is the “Panthenol Pink October” initiative, which has, for five consecutive years, focused on raising awareness about the fight against breast cancer. Global statistics show that early diagnosis and treatment success rates depend on public awareness. The judging panel recognised Galenika’s “Panthenol Pink October” project as highly impactful, as it informs and fosters solidarity in combating breast cancer. This fight, as the jury emphasised, can only be won together.
For four years, Galenika has also implemented the socially responsible project “Healthy Twenties”, aimed at individuals in their twenties. This initiative provides accurate and reliable health information, helping young people find answers to pressing questions. Since physical and mental health are the foundations of personal well-being, the jury believes that prevention is not merely a personal matter but a broader societal issue. It creates a ripple effect that promotes society’s overall health and welfare. Galenika’s “Healthy Twenties” project embodies this ethos, making it a cornerstone of its commitment to health and prevention.
UniCredit Bank Serbia received the “World in 2025” award for contributions to the development of the economy and financial sector. Stefan Golubović, Head of International Customers, received the award on behalf of the company.
UniCredit Bank Serbia is a leader in the domestic banking market and part of the Italian UniCredit Group, which operates across 13 markets. The bank is a reliable partner for companies in Serbia, with a strong focus on the quality of its credit portfolio and green financing.
UniCredit Bank’s participation in financing green investments surpasses its overall market share, with notable support for renewable energy projects. The bank is financing five of the eight operational wind farms in Serbia, three of which it finances independently.
With a robust local presence and a broad base of global investors, UniCredit Bank is positioned as a leader in the primary and secondary bond markets. As Serbia’s largest custodian bank, it enables numerous renowned global investors to access the Serbian capital market. The bank also maintains a dominant position in the secondary securities market, accounting for over 43% of all transactions.
UniCredit Bank is a steadfast supporter and trusted partner to 80 of Serbia’s 100 largest companies, reinforcing its pivotal role in the country’s economic and financial development.