AS Cēsu alus brewery has been awarded the Platinum category for the sixth year in a row in the sustainability index experts’ assessment. The received sustainable business assessment confirms the high culture of social responsibility and the company’s sustainability performance in the working environment, environment, society and other aspects of sustainability, as well as openness and transparency in the company’s operation and communication.
Eva Sietiņsone, chairman of the board of Cēsu alus: “Thank you to the employees of Cēsu alus for their contribution to ensuring the sustainable operation of the company. In recent years, we have faced many challenges and we have made sure that it is possible to deal with these challenges only by thinking and acting sustainably in the long term. We continuously invest in the development of our employees and the improvement of the working environment, we create solutions for more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly product production, we provide support to the local community and we implement many other sustainability initiatives.”
In 2021, the company made significant investments in business development, acquiring the Piebalga brewery and strengthening the development of the traditional beer market, strategically developing the non-alcoholic beverage segment, and purchasing the water brand Everest. Much attention was devoted to the development and well-being of employees – a study of employee involvement and satisfaction was carried out, on the basis of which a development plan for the next period was created, as well as master classes on employee well-being were organized. Also, an employee Trust Council was established, the purpose of which is to promote the culture of a positive and safe working environment, ensuring the representation of the interests of employees, participating in the development and implementation of work protection and work environment improvement projects. In 2021, Cēsu alus implemented the Better Future campaign – as part of it, the company carries out several environmental initiatives in the name of a better future, for example, using Cēsu Premium beer bottle labels and cans to educate consumers about environmental initiatives. In 2021, preparations were also made for the introduction of the deposit system, providing consultations and support to customers and cooperation partners. Other important energy efficiency, investment, and work environment improvement projects have also been carried out at the Cēsu alus production facility, as well as the development of business processes in order to provide customers with the highest quality products and service level. Also, Cēsu alus annually donates more than 40,000 liters of drinks to various charity, cultural and sports events.
JSC Cēsu alus has been participating in the evaluation of the Sustainability Index since its introduction in Latvia in 2010. In the first three years, JSC Cēsu alus received a Silver category assessment, but by purposefully developing the company’s operations and sustainability performance, from 2013 the company’s performance in the Sustainability Index was assessed at the Gold level and since 2017 – at the Platinum level.
JSC Cēsu alus issues a Social Responsibility Report every year, which contains information about the company’s social responsibility strategy and goals, implemented activities and plans in each of the defined areas of responsibility. The latest Cēsu alus Social Responsibility Report can be found here: https://ej.uz/SA_parskats_2022
