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Thousands of Ukrainians have received direct assistance and support (often vital), and millions have received indirect support. This is how the overall outcome of all the projects that participated in the “Partnership for Sustainability Award – 2023” campaign can be described. We will tell you about the top 14 that won in their categories. And together with you, we will determine the winner among the readers` favorites.


Within the framework of the “Partnership for Sustainable Development” competition, which has been organized by the UN Global Compact in Ukraine since 2018, the activities of international and Ukrainian companies and organizations that help people, invest in state building, and care about the ecological future are recognized. This year, the geography of participating companies in the national campaign was broad: Ukraine, Great Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Croatia, Poland, Georgia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Most of the projects that won focused on the war: plastic surgery and prosthetics for military personnel, restoration of water supply in areas affected by the explosion of the Kakhovska HPP, medical assistance to people in front-line territories, assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Europe, and many other good deeds.


An important feature of all projects is that none of them is a “solo performance” of a single company or organization. All of them were implemented in partnership and contributed to achieving the 17th Sustainable Development Goal. Briefly, it can be explained as the development of partnership interaction between government, business, and society.


This year, out of 160 applications, the international jury selected 14 projects that were implemented both in Ukraine and abroad, in homes, offices, and trenches. The winners were chosen in the following categories: “Warriors of Light”, “Prosperity”, “Planet” and “People”.

Thousands of Ukrainians have received direct assistance and support (often vital), and millions have received indirect support. This is how the overall outcome of all the projects that participated in the “Partnership for Sustainability Award – 2023” campaign can be described. We will tell you about the top 14 that won in their categories. And together with you, we will determine the winner among the readers` favorites.

Within the framework of the “Partnership for Sustainable Development” competition, which has been organized by the UN Global Compact in Ukraine since 2018, the activities of international and Ukrainian companies and organizations that help people, invest in state building, and care about the ecological future are recognized. This year, the geography of participating companies in the national campaign was broad: Ukraine, Great Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Croatia, Poland, Georgia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.


Most of the projects that won focused on the war: plastic surgery and prosthetics for military personnel, restoration of water supply in areas affected by the explosion of the Kakhovska HPP, medical assistance to people in front-line territories, assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Europe, and many other good deeds.


An important feature of all projects is that none of them is a “solo performance” of a single company or organization. All of them were implemented in partnership and contributed to achieving the 17th Sustainable Development Goal. Briefly, it can be explained as the development of partnership interaction between government, business, and society.


This year, out of 160 applications, the international jury selected 14 projects that were implemented both in Ukraine and abroad, in homes, offices, and trenches. The winners were chosen in the following categories: “Warriors of Light”, “Prosperity”, “Planet” and “People”.

Click to learn about the winners:

01

Warriors
of Light

Aid to defenders of Ukraine, first aid to civilians affected by military actions, and human rights protection.

02

Prosperity

Reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure, overcoming the economic consequences of military actions, anti-corruption efforts.

03

Planet

Minimization of ecological consequences of military actions, integration of green technologies, protection of biodiversity, preservation and purification of water.

04

People

Promotion of inclusivity, quality education, cultural diversity, gender equality, and healthcare.

Readers' Choice Winners

All the winning projects have already brought and will continue to bring a lot of benefits to people. But among them there are those that were the most liked by LIGA.net readers. For a month, from December 15 to January 15, 2024, we conducted a vote for the title of Readers’ Choice. Summing up the results in the Ukrainian and English versions of the publication, we have a top three leaders.

30%

Estet Group

The Estet Group plays important role in the national "Neopolimi" program, which provides plastic surgery for soldiers who have been injured.

27%

Epicenter K

The company installed solar panels on the roofs of five shopping centers, making them autonomous and reducing the load on the power grid. The company plans to equip all of its shopping centers with solar panels.

18%

Atmosfera

The company is a developer of energy solutions for home and business. They equipped 22 administrative service centers (CNAP) with solar panels, providing them with the ability to operate stably even during blackouts.

Vote for the Best of the Best:

All the winning projects have brought and will continue to bring significant benefits to people. But you can help the UN Global Compact Ukraine and LIGA.net determine the winner among the readers` favorites. The voting will continue until 20:00 on January 15, 2024. Votes in the Ukrainian and English versions will be added up.

Here you can see the voting results

The voting results

“There is no better contribution to achieving peace than combating aggression and achieving justice in situations of human rights violations. Businesses of Ukrainians and colleagues from other European countries who have united in difficult times for the sake of truth, dignity, human rights, and democracy deserve recognition”,

— Tetiana Sakharuk

The Executive Director of the UN Global Compact in Ukraine

The UN Global Compact Ukraine is the local network of the world’s largest community of responsible businesses. Currently, more than 23,000 companies worldwide have joined, including 140 participants in the Ukrainian network. The UN Global Compact calls on companies to build their activities and strategies taking into account the Sustainable Development Goals and based on the Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.

 

Sustainable development is the concept of maintaining a balance between meeting the needs of the present generation and protecting the interests of future generations, including their need for a safe and healthy world. It is the development with a focus on our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other descendants.

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Author: Iryna Sharova

Editor: Yevhen Frolov

Layout: Yullia Vynohradska

 

Publication date: 12.15.2023

 

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Warriors of Light

Aid to defenders of Ukraine, first aid to civilians affected by military actions, and human rights protection.

Saved two volunteers from the UK from execution by separatists

Through legal mechanisms, two citizens of the United Kingdom serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who were captured and sentenced to execution in the territories occupied by Russia, have been successfully released.


In June 2022, the families of two military servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who were taken captive and sentenced to execution, approached the Hogan Lovells company for assistance. Within 48 hours, the company obtained interim measures from the European Court of Human Rights. The court demanded that the Russian Federation ensure the non-enforcement of the death penalty, provide them with proper conditions of detention, and necessary medical assistance. This case drew media attention, and the Russian authorities were compelled to provide comments. The servicemen were released in September 2022.

The company worked to file comprehensive claims regarding violations of several articles of the European Convention on Human Rights (the right to life, the right to a fair trial, and the prohibition of torture). To do so, the firm’s lawyers gathered witnesses` testimonies with detailed descriptions of all actions by the Russia-controlled authorities.

About the Winner:

About the Winner:

Hogan Lovells is an international law firm whose specialists provide free assistance to individuals and charitable organizations in matters related to domestic and international human rights law. The firm’s lawyers work to file civil suits against the Russian Federation and also approach various governments and international organizations to ensure that Russian assets and corresponding fines are directed to benefit Ukrainian victims.

Restoring the faces of warriors after injuries

Thanks to the national program “Unburnt”, hundreds of people are currently receiving treatment for burns and other skin injuries. The program involves 25 medical clinics in 15 regions of Ukraine, as well as in Warsaw, Krakow, and Chisinau. The Estet Group of Companies plays a important role in the organization and promotion of the project. The project closely cooperates with the government in the treatment of military personnel.

Currently, the project is actively working on the preparatory stage of creating the “External Rehabilitation Center”, which will be both a medical facility and a research center for people with burn or scar injuries.

 

Ukrainian doctors can already share their experience with international colleagues. In the United States, there are plans to publish the National Consensus on the treatment of burns and scars after combat operations, developed with the participation of globally recognized experts. Ukrainian doctors played a leading role in creating this document.

About the Winner:

About the Winner:

The Estet Group of Companies is an organizer of various projects in the field of education and professional development for experts in the beauty, cosmetology, and aesthetic medicine industries in Ukraine and abroad. The company is actively developing alternative directions of activity.

IT company assists in restoring water supply after hydropower plant explosion

Over 400 people now have access to clean drinking water again following the explosion at the Kakhovska Hydro Power Plant.


The company “EPAM Ukraine” supported the initiative of the “Rescue Now” Charitable Foundation to install three water towers for a community in the Kherson region. Due to the explosion at the Kakhovska Hydro Power Plant, thousands of people were left without access to clean drinking water, and this problem is still relevant in the region.

EPAM Ukraine managed to raise 1.7 million hryvnias from 800 donors. The first water tower of 15 cubic meters was installed in the village of Arkhanhelske, and two more towers of 25 and 50 cubic meters were installed in the Kalynivska and Mylivska communities. EPAM specialists continue to collaborate with the “Rescue Now” Foundation, with whom they implemented the project to create a website for the fund.

About the winner:

About the Winner:

EPAM Ukraine is one of the largest IT companies in Ukraine, operating for 17 years with offices in 15 cities. It employs over 10,000 engineers and consultants. The company is a subsidiary of the American IT giant EPAM Systems, specializing in digital solutions for businesses in 50 countries worldwide.

Legal firm helps to launch prosthetics center

Some patients received two, and in some cases, three new artificial limbs at the Superhumans Center for prosthetics. The Ukrainian legal firm Aequo played a key role in launching the project by providing free support for operational and financial matters.

In the first 4.5 months of the rehabilitation center’s operation for veterans, 158 prosthetics were installed. The facility has a capacity of serving 50 patients per month. Given the significant demand for prosthetics, the Superhumans team is currently working on expanding capacity and opening six new centers in regions by 2025.


The center provides free prosthetics, rehabilitation, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and reconstructive surgery. Prosthetics are assembled in their own prosthetics laboratory, created in collaboration with the leading German company Ottobock.

About the Winner:

About the Winner:

Aequo is one of the leading Ukrainian law firms, specializing in business services and resolving non-standard issues. The firm is currently focused on addressing unprecedented challenges faced by Aequo stakeholders during the war in Ukraine.

 

The company has been honored with the prestigious The Lawyer European Awards 2023 in the categories of “Dispute Resolution Team of the Year in Europe,” “Firm of the Year in Ukraine” (in the top three), and “Best ESG Initiative” (ESG stands for environmental, social, and corporate governance).”

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02

Prosperity

Reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure, overcoming the economic consequences of military actions, anti-corruption efforts.

03

Planet

Minimization of ecological consequences of military actions, integration of green technologies, protection of biodiversity, preservation and purification of water.

04

People

Promotion of inclusivity, quality education, cultural diversity, gender equality, and healthcare.

02

Prosperity

Reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure, overcoming the economic consequences of military actions, anti-corruption efforts.

The international agro corporation helps to demine Ukrainian fields

FMC, a global agro corporation, has committed to allocating 3% of its sales to demining agricultural lands in Ukraine.


In order for farmers to return to cultivating crops in safe conditions, the FMC corporation has signed a memorandum with the government of Ukraine. The company will contribute to restoring farmland and making a contribution to global food security.

The memorandum is based on the principles of food security, innovation, farmer safety, knowledge transfer, and potential development.


The allocation of funds by the company for demining is an effort to restore the use of farmland without the hidden threats of landmines and unexploded ordnance. The efficiency of the Ukrainian agricultural sector affects food security not only for Ukrainians but also for millions of people worldwide.

About the Winner:

About the winner:

FMC is an international agro-scientific corporation headquartered in Switzerland. It helps produce food products, animal feed, fiber, and fuel. The company has been operating in Ukraine since 1992 and ceased business operations in Russia since the full-scale invasion began.

Purchasing special equipment for sapper brigades

The initiative ‘We Live Here’ aims to provide equipment for 146 engineering-sapper groups. This joint initiative by the company ‘Kyivstar’ and the ‘Come Back Alive’ Foundation aims to raise 175 million hryvnias for the transport and equipment of sappers. Over 100 million hryvnias have already been collected.


Kyivstar contributed 20 million hryvnias, and over 55 million hryvnias were donated by Ukrainian businesses and cultural figures who supported the initiative. For instance, contributors to the project include the band ‘Okean Elzy’ and 1+1 Media.

Anyone can join the initiative by making an individual contribution on the initiative’s website or subscribing to a monthly donation. Kyivstar has also introduced a charitable service called ‘Superpower Help for Ukrainian Armed Forces’: 50 hryvnias from your mobile communication payment will be allocated each month for demining.


Currently, over 400,000 hectares of agricultural land and almost all of Ukraine’s water areas are mined. Over 10 million Ukrainians live in constant danger, residing in mined territories, and thousands cannot return to their homes for the same reasons.

About the Winner:

About the winner:

Kyivstar is the largest Ukrainian electronic communications operator, serving over 24 million mobile communication subscribers and over 1 million home internet subscribers. The company provides services using a wide range of mobile and fixed technologies, cybersecurity services, digital TV, and more. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the company has allocated over 1.4 billion hryvnias in aid for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the state.

International aid secured for winter heating and gas supply during the war

Under enemy shelling, employees of the Operator of the Gas Transmission System of Ukraine (OGTSU) took shifts and repaired gas infrastructure to ensure natural gas in Ukrainian homes, even during energy network shelling. Eighteen operators of the gas transmission system (GTS) from 14 European countries helped by providing equipment and supporting diagnostic and repair work.

The specific aid included generators, diesel fuel, computer equipment, welding equipment, and humanitarian goods such as sleeping mats and other items necessary for workers during fieldwork.


OGTSU successfully negotiated with the German operator Open Grid Europe regarding the transfer of military-civil administration transport for organizing humanitarian missions. As a result, 14 European countries joined efforts to assist the Ukrainian gas transmission system.

About the Winner:

About the winner:

The Operator of the Gas Transmission System of Ukraine (OGTSU) is a strategic enterprise that collaborates with European operators. It is a natural monopoly responsible for transporting natural gas to consumers in Ukraine and European Union countries. Since January 1, 2020, OGTSU has been a certified operator of the gas transmission system of Ukraine and is fully independent of vertically integrated enterprises.

Read also:

01

Warriors of Light

Aid to defenders of Ukraine, first aid to civilians affected by military actions, and human rights protection.

03

Planet

Minimization of ecological consequences of military actions, integration of green technologies, protection of biodiversity, preservation and purification of water.

04

People

Promotion of inclusivity, quality education, cultural diversity, gender equality, and healthcare.

03

Planet

Minimization of ecological consequences of military actions, integration of green technologies, protection of biodiversity, preservation and purification of water.

The advance of solar panels on the roofs of Administrative Service Centers (ASC) so they could work autonomously

Twenty-two Administrative Service Centres are now equipped with solar cells on their roofs, ensuring uninterrupted operation even during power outages. Specialists from the company Atmosfera prepared the necessary documentation and installed the equipment.

Energy security is ensured by autonomous solar power stations with capacities ranging from 5 to 30 kW. Photovoltaic modules generate electricity and supply it to backup power systems, storing excess energy. The batteries automatically activate to power the centers in case of a power outage. The system also switches to them every evening to reduce the load on the overall power grid.

The project of the East Europe Foundation, implemented within the Swiss-Ukrainian EGAP Program and in collaboration with the technical partner Atmosfera, assists communities in the Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Volyn, and Chernihiv regions. In addition to ASC, the project also provides electricity to shelters for internally displaced persons from the Luhansk region.

About the Winner:

About the Winner:

Atmosfera is a developer of energy solutions for homes and businesses. The company designs, builds, and maintains solar power stations, energy storage systems, and heat pumps. Its mission is to equip 1,000,000 solar roofs by 2030, contributing to the development of a sustainable energy system in Ukraine through renewable energy.

Eco-power plants built in the frontline Mykolaiv region

During the construction of the first stage of the Tiligulska Wind Power Station (ВЕС) in Mykolaiv, workers heard 296 air raid sirens amid Russian shelling of our energy infrastructure near the front line.

DTEK VDE, the operational company developing “green energy” projects in DTEK, initiated the construction at the end of 2021. The full-scale invasion halted the project, with the front line less than 100 km from the future station. After initial successes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, risk assessments, and the creation of safety protocols for workers, construction resumed.


The newly built station has a capacity of 114 MW and will provide electricity to 200,000 families, helping reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 400,000 tons annually.

About the Winner:

About the Winner:

DTEK Renewables is the operational company of DTEK, focusing on increasing the share of green generation in the country’s energy balance. The company aims to become carbon-neutral by 2040, contributing to climate change mitigation and supporting Ukraine’s Energy Strategy goals for increased renewable energy production. DTEK’s current green portfolio includes 1 GW of solar and wind power stations.

Leading retail chain transitions stores to solar energy

In an exceptionally short timeframe of 45 days, solar panels were installed on the buildings of five retail centers of the “Epicenter” chain. The total capacity that 20,000 panels can generate is 6,000 kW, sufficient, for example, to illuminate a million 5W light bulbs. The construction was completed during the summer period, the most efficient time for the operation of solar power stations.


In the future, all companies within the group plan to equip their facilities with solar panels. The “Epicenter” network became the first Ukrainian retailer to extensively leverage solar energy for its business needs.

The solar panels are expected to operate for the next 40 years. In addition to energy generation, the power stations offer other benefits by saving land resources, as they are installed on the roofs of shopping centers. Each year, these solar power stations will prevent the atmospheric pollution of up to 2 million tons of CO2 emissions, or, in terms of forest preservation, prevent the destruction of 43 million trees.

About the Winner:

About the Winner:

Epicenter K is an ecosystem of companies, including retail centers, agro-holdings, various manufacturing units, and logistical facilities. It unites the retail networks “Epicenter,” “Nova Linia,” the sports store chain “Intersport,” the agro-holding “Epicenter Agro,” tile manufacturing plants at Epicenter Ceramic Corporation, and wood processing at CBM “Osmoloda.” The company was founded in 2003.


Currently, “Epicenter” has 73 shopping centers. Five of these centers were destroyed during the war, and two have been newly constructed.

Read also:

01

Warriors of Light

Aid to defenders of Ukraine, first aid to civilians affected by military actions, and human rights protection.

02

Prosperity

Reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure, overcoming the economic consequences of military actions, anti-corruption efforts.

04

People

Promotion of inclusivity, quality education, cultural diversity, gender equality, and healthcare.

04

People

Promotion of inclusivity, quality education, cultural diversity, gender equality, and healthcare.

Mobile pediatric clinic and laboratory

Doctors from the National Children’s Specialized Hospital “Okhmatdyt” travel to remote regions to conduct medical examinations for children in distant villages and small towns. During these visits, medical professionals perform comprehensive check-ups and prescribe necessary treatments. This initiative, named “Health Bank,” is a joint project of Okhmatdyt and the charitable foundation “MHP-Gromadi,” which provides funding.

Mobile clinics hosted doctors from various specialties, including orthopedists, psychologists, and gynecologists. Throughout a single day, children and adolescents received examinations, laboratory analyses, and consultations with specialists. Medications were prescribed if needed, and patients with more serious cases were referred to Okhmatdyt in Kyiv.


Through this collaborative project, over three thousand children have received medical assistance and comprehensive check-ups, with a thousand of them undergoing further examinations at Okhmatdyt, and 115 children being hospitalized in specialized hospital departments.

About the Winner:

About the winner:

MHP-Gromadi is a Ukrainian charitable foundation established in 2015. It funds various humanitarian and cultural projects with a focus on the development of small towns and villages, as well as providing help for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, front-line communities, hospitals, maternity wards, and charitable institutions caring for orphans, elderly people, and those left homeless or without means of support due to the war.

An eco-fashion collection, created together with teenage girls to help them express their feelings

A collection of 50 clothing items was created by teenage girls with hearing impairments and children with visual and physical impairments aged 11 to 21. In the “Feel Empathy” project, teenagers shared their dreams and experiences while learning sewing skills and Ukrainian graphics.

By combining old denim clothing with knitwear, participants not only depicted their personal experiences but also reflected what is happening in Ukraine.


Even before the full-scale invasion Tailors School, a school for tailoring and design in Kyiv, collaborated with patients at the Okhmatdyt hospital, teaching sewing and teamwork skills. In 2023, teenagers with visual and physical impairments joined the project to create the “Empathy” collection.

Participants receive support from sign language interpreters, psychologists, well-known Ukrainian designers, and Oleg Tarnavsky, a Kharkiv-based designer who is unable to hear. Teenagers transform their old favorite clothes into new models. The collection’s idea is that neither hearing loss nor war can stop dreams of a new happy life.


Tailors School plans to showcase the collection of 50 clothing items and 50 photos at local and international festivals, as well as artistic venues.

About the winner:

About the winner:

Tailors School is a school of tailoring mastery and design located in Kyiv. It was established in 2016 and offers a variety of courses for both beginners and professionals. The school collaborates with numerous designers and contributes to the development of the fashion industry in Ukraine.

Medical volunteers providing care in bomb shelters and amidst ruins

Nearly 13,000 consultations were provided to over 3,000 patients in bomb shelters in Bakhmut, semi-destroyed hospitals in the Kharkiv region, and amidst shelling in Zaporizhia.

The company “Datagroup” partnered with the charitable foundation “Frida,” which unites over 700 highly qualified doctors from various countries, to launch a project with the necessary equipment and all medical supplies. Over nine months, volunteer doctors conducted 15 missions in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson regions.

The project’s medical volunteers were the first to provide medical assistance in the Kherson region after its de-occupation and evacuated those affected by the consequences of the Khakivska Hydroelectric Power Station explosion. Additionally, more than 15 tons of scarce medical drugs were distributed as humanitarian aid to local residents.

About the winner:

About the winner:

Datagroup is a nationwide provider of communication solutions for businesses and homes in Ukraine. The company provides telePlant communications solutions to subscribers in over 90 settlements in Ukraine.

A French company helped its employees host Ukrainian refugees with kids

After the full-scale invasion, families of Schneider Electric employees evacuated to France. Over 65 refugees, including 23 children, found shelter with their French colleagues.

Schneider Electric, an electrical equipment company, initiated a charity campaign called “Tomorrow Rising” to support its Ukrainian and French colleagues.


French colleagues hosting Ukrainian refugees receive 500 euros in monthly aid from Schneider Electric France and an additional three days of leave to ensure a warm welcome.

About the winner:

About the winner:

Schneider Electric is a French IT company operating in the field of electrical equipment. It is a leader in digital transformation, providing integrated technologies from endpoints to the cloud, offering comprehensive company management across various sectors from buildings and construction to data centers and industry. The company advocates for progress, sustainable development, and innovation.

Read also:

01

Warriors of Light

Aid to defenders of Ukraine, first aid to civilians affected by military actions, and human rights protection.

02

Prosperity

Reconstruction of destroyed infrastructure, overcoming the economic consequences of military actions, anti-corruption efforts.

03

Planet

Minimization of ecological consequences of military actions, integration of green technologies, protection of biodiversity, preservation and purification of water.