Severstal won the XIII People Ivestor competition in the COVID-19 pandemic category for the program to support the population in the regions of its presence during the coronavirus pandemic.

The winners of the competition were announced at the annual Peoplevestor2020 forum: ESG is for everyone! ", Which was held this year in an online format.

At the session" Countering the COVID-19 pandemic ", the company's experience in implementing the program to support the population in the regions of its presence during the coronavirus period was presented by the head of the corporate social responsibility department and the Severstal brand Natalya Poppel.

“In response to the pandemic challenge for Severstal, the main goal was to protect people: employees, contractors and suppliers, to preserve enterprises and teams, to help the local community and medical workers The company's management has taken a set of their own unprecedented measures to counter the spread of coronavirus in all production areas in the offices of the company and provided material support to employees. A large-scale program was launched to help the population of the regions of presence, small and medium-sized businesses in partnership with government authorities, a number of Severgroup companies - Lenta, Netologiya, Scandinavia AVA-PETER, other business structures, non-profit organizations and volunteers, which allowed not only provide prompt assistance, but also contribute to the prevention of severe social and economic consequences "- noted Natalya Poppel.

The project" PEOPLE INVESTOR. Companies investing in people ”has been implemented by the Association of Managers since 2008 and is aimed at helping to identify and disseminate best practices and innovative practices in socially responsible business conduct to increase the transparency and competitiveness of Russian companies. The project brought together representatives of Russian business, who recognize its intangible assets as the main factor of the company's success: employees, accumulated knowledge, reliable partnerships, effective investments and social reputation.

Полная версия