Nelt Group, Baby Food Factory and Neoplanta presented Sustainable Business Reports

Nelt Group, together with its members Baby Food Factory and Neoplant, presented today Sustainable business reports for 2024/25. The event brought together representatives of state institutions, businesses, international and non-governmental organizations, business associations, partners and the media.

The reports confirm the companies' commitment to integrating sustainability principles into business strategies and daily activities. Through improving the sustainability of supply chains, investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, responsible food production, continuous care for product quality and safety, employee development and support for local communities, companies continue to create long-term value for their customers, consumers, partners and society as a whole.

Investments for long-term competitiveness

"The biggest challenge today is not growth, but how to make growth sustainable. It is an integral part of all our business decisions and investments. Through the Ascend 2030 strategy and investments, we are building a more efficient and competitive system ready for increasingly complex market demands. By shifting towards intermodal transport and green energy, we are changing the way goods move across Europe," said Vuk Mijanović, Executive Director for Logistics Excellence and Development of Nelt Group.

Nada Stamatović, sustainable development expert at Nelt Group, She emphasized that sustainability is not a separate initiative, but a principle that guides the business, investment decisions and development of all group companies. "Regardless of the different industries and markets in which we operate, our common goal is to create long-term value for employees, customers, consumers, partners and communities. The reports we present today confirm that sustainability significantly contributes to strengthening business resilience, fostering innovation and improving long-term competitiveness," Stamatović emphasized.

Sustainable logistics, community investment and youth development

Nelt Group continued to invest in renewable energy sources through the development of solar capacity, the application of heat pumps and geothermal energy, while further improving transport operations and developing intermodal transport. In the past two years, Nelt transported more than 115.000 TEUs by rail between key European ports, avoiding the emission of over 36.000 tons of CO₂. On the social front, a three-year partnership with UNICEF worth $1,3 million was launched in 2024, aimed at improving education and developing digital and green skills for children and youth in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Angola.

Intermodality as a driver of a more competitive and resilient economy

As part of the event, there was also Panel discussion "Intermodality in practice: partnership towards more efficient, resilient and greener supply chains", which brought together experts from the fields of logistics, economy, international transport and financing of sustainable development. The focus of the panel was on the development of intermodal transport, green and digital transitions, as well as cooperation between the economy, institutions and the financial sector in building more sustainable regional supply chains. It was concluded that intermodality is one of the key drivers of a more competitive and resilient economy.

Sustainable logistics in Montenegro: parcel machines, electric vehicles and digitalization

In the Montenegrin market, sustainability is recognized through projects that improve everyday logistics processes and bring users a simpler and more efficient service. The most significant examples are the introduction of parcel machines and electric delivery vehicles, which have made a concrete step towards the gradual decarbonization of operations and the reduction of emissions from transport. A significant step forward has also been achieved through the digitalization of logistics and administrative processes. The use of the E-manifest application enables electronic data transfer between customs services, which contributes to faster information processing, timely completion of customs documentation and greater efficiency of logistics flows.

Continuous support for employee and community development

Nelt Group is continuously dedicated to the development and motivation of its employees, and the organizational culture is based on caring for people, long-term orientation, innovation, personal responsibility and a winning spirit. This is also recognized by external partners, and Nelt MNE is the proud holder of the award "Employer of the Year - The Best Employer for Children and Families", awarded by the Association of Managers of Montenegro, while Ljilja Pižurica, Executive Director of Nelt MNE, is the winner of the Management Improvement Award, awarded by the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro.

Nelt MNE has also been recognized for its support to the community. In cooperation with the Volunteers of Montenegro Foundation, it regularly organizes product donations to socially vulnerable families, and the company is the recipient of an award for outstanding contribution to the development of voluntary blood donation, awarded by the Blood Transfusion Institute of Montenegro, and a plaque for support to the blind, as a sign of gratitude for the introduction of Braille on product packaging, awarded by the Association of the Blind of Montenegro.

ESG reports Nelt Group, Baby Food Factory i Neoplants for 2024/25. were prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Nelt Group has been reporting according to these standards since 2014, while Baby Food Factory and Neoplanta adopted this practice two years ago.

(Nelt Group)