OREANDA-NEWS. April 23, 2010. For the third consecutive time SCM has taken the first place in rating "GVardiya (Guard) of Socially Responsible Companies" developed by the national rating magazine "Gvardiya".

"In the challenging economic conditions of 2009 our main focus in CSR was on our employees – we did everything to retain jobs, ensure social guarantees for our employees and stability in the regions of SCM Group's operation", said Jock Mendoza-Wilson, SCM Director of International and Investor Relations. "In addition, we continued with other CSR objectives, such as improving health and safety performance, maintaining our environmental performance and investing in social and economic development of Ukraine".

The annual rating "GVardiya of Socially Responsible Companies" (first published in 2008) comes from an analysis of the questionnaires, public social reports and assessments of independent experts that are members of the expert board. The rating focused on the level of information openness as well as concrete actions of companies in CSR - interaction with all stakeholders.

"CSR is a part of our business strategy necessary to improve business efficiency in the long term. We are much inspired by the high appraisal of our work in corporate responsibility by the media and professionals. Such ratings prove that we are moving in the right direction and the results of our work are essential and useful", added Mr Jock Mendoza Wilson.