- Social Commitment
Creating Positive Impact for People and Communities
At AZ Group, we believe that business success and social responsibility are inseparable. Our approach to social commitment extends from our workplace to our communities and throughout our value chain, creating positive impacts that strengthen the social fabric while supporting sustainable development.
Workplace Excellence
Family-Friendly Policies
In 2020, AZ Group was recognized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as one of only nine Champion Companies in Albania for creating family-friendly workplaces. This distinction acknowledges our progressive policies that support:
Skills Development and Growth
We invest in our people through comprehensive training and development programs that:
Health and Safety
The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, with robust health and safety measures that include:
Community Engagement
Our expansion into circular economy operations has created new jobs in Albania, providing employment opportunities that support local economic development. As we've grown from a single company to a group of four integrated businesses, we've expanded our workforce accordingly.
By implementing Albania's first complete circular economy business model, we serve as an educational example for other businesses and the broader community. This demonstrates how traditional linear business approaches can be transformed into sustainable systems that benefit both the economy and society.
- From Lab to Market
Value Chain Responsibility
We work with our network of suppliers, particularly slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities, to improve their operations and create more sustainable practices. This collaboration strengthens the entire value chain while reducing environmental impact.
Our commitment to quality and safety ensures that our products - whether for human consumption, pet nutrition, agricultural applications, or pharmaceutical use - meet the highest standards for consumer health and safety.
Recognition and Continuous Improvement
While we’re proud of our recognition as a UNFPA Champion for Family-Friendly Workplaces, we view this as a milestone rather than a destination. We continue to strengthen our social initiatives as part of our commitment to increasing our positive social and environmental impact each year.
We envision a future where businesses are judged not only by their financial performance but equally by their contribution to social wellbeing. Through our operations and influence, we aim to demonstrate that companies can be powerful forces for positive social change when they integrate social responsibility into their core business model.
