Our social responsibility
From our perspective, the socio-economic contribution goes beyond economic results and donation - it is a shared success that creates new opportunities for our homeland development and the well-being of people.
In our company's understanding, social responsibility is one of the three pillars of sustainable development, along with economic efficiency - as a structurally determining enterprise, the largest taxpayer and employer in the municipality, and together with care for nature - as a modern mining company investing in environmentally friendly technologies, carbon footprint reduction, digital transformation and innovation.
Our point of view is that being a good corporate citizen requires voluntary commitment that goes beyond general legal requirements and contributes to progress towards the global goals for sustainable development. It means achieving and sharing corporate success while respecting moral values and meeting the ethical, legal, environmental and social expectations of society regarding the company's activities.
Our credo is that business is a driverof good deeds and an engine for change that can make the world a better place, as Prof. Dr. Lachezar Tsotsorkov used to say. Through direct corporate donations, company initiatives and charitable activities of the Asarel Foundation, together with investments through our subsidiaries and public-private partnerships, we are changing the face of the Panagyurishte municipality and proving that world-class projects can be implemented even in smaller municipalities.
Dimitar Tsotsorkov, Chairperson of the Supervisory Board:
"There is no way a company can be successful if it is not socially responsible, ethical, or environmentally responsible. Moreover, this is no longer just a matter of regulations. This has long been a matter of public expectations, standards, and values."
Eng. Nikolay Peltekov, Executive Director:
"Mining companies do not choose where to develop their business, but work where minerals are found. This makes us much more connected to the other wealth of the region - the people. Social responsibility is part of our corporate culture and we provide one of the best examples in the country. We have shown how, with the support of business in a municipality like Panagyurishte, people’s standard of living, healthcare, museum activities, sports and tourism can be improved."
