OREANDA-NEWS.  Metinvest Group released its social report for 2013-2014. The document was prepared in accordance with the international Global Reporting Initiative (GRI 4.0) standard and the principles of the UN Global Compact.

The report highlighted key production achievements and social programs, in addition to partner, customer and community relations.

During this two year period, Metinvest focused on the modernization of its enterprises in Mariupol and Kriviy Rih that had an effect on the environmental. During this time, Metinvest Group spent approximately UAH 1.36 billion to purchase and upgrade property, plant and equipment.

In the last year, with onset of the armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine, the company focused on rendering aid to affected people, relocating refugees and rebuilding the infrastructure of cities. Despite serious challenges, the Group retained its enterprises and jobs, continued paying salaries and providing social benefits, and paid taxes.

The Group is interested in workplace safety and environmental protection. During these two years, Metinvest invested around UAH 10 billion in these areas.  In 2013, Metinvest's Green Centre started operating, implementing the environmental initiatives of Mariupol residents. 

In 2013-2014, Metinvest increased social investments to develop the cities where its production facilities are located. UAH 230 million was spent in these two years on infrastructure, health care, sports and education, and corporate social programs. Over 200 social partnership projects have been implemented in the regions where the Group is located.