February 5, 2024
The management of HBIS SERBIA met today with representatives of the local communities Vranovo, Radinac, and Ralja to present the results achieved in the field of environmental protection and plans for the coming period.
Deputy General Director Lianxi Wang emphasized that environmental protection remains a priority in the company's operations. "We continuously work on improvements, as confirmed by capital investments launched in 2022, which have already led to the best historical results last year. The average value of PM10 particles was below the EU standards for the first time, and the number of days has never been below 100, but we reached 65. This does not mean that we are satisfied and that we will stop, because there is always room for improvement. We are strategically focused on using the latest available technologies in the field of environmental protection, because our plans are long-term and we will not fail our promises," Wang highlighted.
The Environmental Protection General Manager, Ljubica Drake, presented the improvements achieved in 2023 through other investments, including continuous monitoring and alarm systems that allow operators to halt production in case of increased emission values. "Such initiatives raise awareness and responsibility among our employees, and open communication with the community allows for a quick response to potential challenges," said Drake.
Representatives of the local communities expressed their gratitude for the regular meetings and visible improvements in the environment. They emphasized the importance of open dialogue and transparency in the operations of HBIS SERBIA, which contributes to building mutual trust.
At the end of the meeting, the management of HBIS SERBIA committed to continuous investments in environmental protection technologies and regular public updates on progress and plans. It was also agreed that meetings with community representatives would be held regularly, to better inform the community about further steps and achievements.