OREANDA-NEWS. ASTARTA has approved corporate social responsibility strategy for 2014-2016. The strategy focuses on ASTARTA's sustainable development, improvement of social standards and working conditions of both company's employees and members of local communities.

Implementation of the Strategy aims to further improve corporate governance standards, develop sustainable agricultural initiatives, and support local projects in social infrastructure.

In order to monitor effectiveness of the Strategy implementation the company has nominated the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee chaired by ASTARTA's CEO, Viktor Ivanchyk.

Comments of CEO, Viktor Ivanchyk

Social responsibility is one of the key fundamentals of ASTARTA's philosophy. We recognize our responsibility to society, our personnel, shareholders and investors. The Strategy aims to structure and outline social and ecological initiatives of ASTARTA and improve performance indicators. It will also contribute to integrated and sustainable development of rural areas.