TOP Responsible Company 2024. The prestigious awards are have been distributed!

Prague, November 28 – The Alliance for Responsible and Sustainable Business, Business for Society, honored the TOP Responsible Companies of 2024 during a gala evening at the Grandior Hotel Prague.

The leitmotif of this year's awards was Sustainability in Innovation, emphasizing the crucial role of innovation in the "green transformation" and the competitiveness of the Czech Republic. Two novelties were introduced this year: the new strategic category TOP Responsible Company in Innovation and the Business for Society Award 2024, a special category for long-term efforts and achievements in corporate responsibility and sustainability.

The TOP Responsible Company rating is a comprehensive evaluation of companies’ approach to responsible and sustainable business, open to all companies committed to and developing these values. Strategic and project categories are traditionally assessed by a large expert jury (nearly 80 jurors this year) from the commercial sector, academia, NGOs, public administration, media, and prominent figures engaged in responsible and sustainable business.

Partners of the 21st edition of TOP Responsible Company included ČEZ, a.s., Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o., and the Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic.

Patronage was provided by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.

Further patronage was granted by the Ministry for Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of the Environment, Ministry for Regional Development, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic.

The gala evening was hosted by moderator Petr Vojnar.

In the main strategic category TOP Responsible Large Company, the highest-rated company this year was Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.. In the TOP Responsible Small Company category, eBRÁNA, s.r.o. ranked highest. TOP Responsible Company in Reporting was awarded to MONETA Money Bank, a.s. with the best evaluation. In the new strategic category TOP Responsible Company in Innovation, six innovative projects were recognized, with the top award going to "Store 24/7: Experience the Future of Shopping with the DoKapsy App" by Československá obchodní banka, a.s.

In project categories, TOP Responsible Company in Diversity was awarded to Iveco Czech Republic, a.s. for the project "Become Our Heroine! Expand Your Outfit, Join Us!". The first prize in TOP Responsible Company in Environment was awarded to Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s. for the project "Radegast – Fight for Water 2030". TOP Responsible Company Helping the Community went to Lidl Czech Republic s.r.o. for the project "Edible School Gardens" (a joint project with the organization Skutečně zdravá škola).

A new special category Business for Society Award 2024 was introduced for achievements in corporate responsibility and sustainability. The award went to: Československá obchodní banka, a.s., ČEZ, a.s., Kooperativa Insurance Company, a.s. Vienna Insurance Group, Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna, a.s. Vienna Insurance Group, and Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.

The Business for Society 2024 Award was also given to Michaela Chaloupková, Board Member, Director of Administration Division, and Chief Sustainability Officer of ČEZ, a.s. for her long-term contribution to responsible business practices and corporate volunteer programs Zapojimse.cz.

The prestigious TOP Responsible Company awards represent a unique rating system in the Czech Republic, evaluating and recognizing strategies and activities in corporate responsibility and sustainability among large, medium, and small companies. For 21 years, it has motivated companies dedicated to responsible, sustainable processes, supporting employee development, reducing environmental impacts, helping communities, and bringing sustainable innovative solutions to the business and labor market. This year, 64 companies submitted 148 projects and strategies. Over the past two decades, more than 1,200 companies with over 2,000 strategies and projects have participated.

This year's TOP Responsible Leader Awards recognized outstanding female personalities:

General Director of Tesco Stores ČR, a.s. Katarína Navrátilová and Chief Sustainability Officer of Česká spořitelna, a.s. Petra Ondrušová were named TOP Leaders in Sustainability.

TOP Leaders in Diversity were Šárka Vránová (Country HR Lead, Accenture Czech Republic), Sherin Abazeidová (Chief Culture & Diversity Officer, Komerční banka, a.s.), and Klára Escobar (Human Resources Director, MONETA Money Bank, a.s.).

In the main strategic category of TOP Responsible Large Company, a total of 14 companies were highly ranked.

Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s. won the top award. Other TOP Responsible Large Companies – Leaders (achieving over 94%) included Tesco Stores ČR, a.s., Vodafone Czech Republic a.s., Československá obchodní banka, a.s., Skanska a.s., and VELUX Česká republika, s.r.o.

TOP Responsible Large Companies – Advanced (scoring over 90%) were Coca-Cola HBC Czech Republic and Slovakia, s.r.o., MONETA Money Bank, a.s., ČEZ, a.s., Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o., Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o., Heineken Česká republika, a.s., Amazon Logistic Prague s.r.o., and Accenture Central Europe B.V.

The main award in the TOP Responsible Large Company category was presented by Eva Horelová from the Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic and Vice-President of the European Investment Bank Kyriacos Kakouris.

The prestigious TOP Responsible Company awards have been helping responsible companies "make the world a better place" for over twenty years. Corporate responsibility towards the environment, employees, and society is now inseparably linked to sustainable growth and competitiveness. Responsible companies have become a significant phenomenon in building civil society, promoting social and environmental sustainability. Innovations often bring groundbreaking progress and hope for humanity and the planet — but must always be handled responsibly to avoid becoming risks or threats.

Congratulations to the responsible companies for their outstanding achievements this year!

Complete Results of the BPS TOP Responsible Company 2024 Awards

Strategic Categories

BPS TOP Responsible Large Company – Leaders

• Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.
• Tesco Stores ČR, a.s.
• Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.
• Československá obchodní banka, a.s.
• Skanska a.s.
• VELUX Česká republika, s.r.o.

BPS TOP Responsible Large Company – Advanced

• Coca-Cola HBC Czech Republic and Slovakia, s.r.o.
• MONETA Money Bank, a.s.
• ČEZ, a.s.
• Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o.
• Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o.
• Heineken Česká republika, a.s.
• Amazon Logistic Prague s.r.o.
• Accenture Central Europe B.V.

BPS TOP Responsible Small Company

• eBRÁNA, s.r.o.
• Accace s.r.o.
• MHA, s.r.o.
• ASIO TECH, spol. s r.o.
• ASIO NEW, spol. s r.o.

BPS TOP Responsible Company in Reporting

• MONETA Money Bank, a.s.
• Coca-Cola HBC Czech Republic and Slovakia, s.r.o.
• Komerční banka, a.s.
• Československá obchodní banka, a.s.
• ČEZ, a.s.
• Medtronic Czechia, s.r.o.
• Česká spořitelna, a.s.
• Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.
• Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.

BPS TOP Responsible Company in Innovation

• ČSOB – project “Store 24/7: Experience the Future of Shopping with the DoKapsy App”
• Kooperativa Insurance – project “Auto Insurance with KOOPILOT Paying for Safe Driving”
• Lidl Czech Republic – project “PET Bottle and Can Return” (joint project with Kaufland Czech Republic)
• Plzeňský Prazdroj – project “Smart Tap: More Efficient Cooler for Pubs”
• Plzeňský Prazdroj – project “PRO HOP: The World’s First App Advising When and How to Irrigate Hops”
• Good Sailors – project “Gaming Heroes”

Project Categories

BPS TOP Responsible Company Helping the Community

• Lidl Czech Republic – “Edible School Gardens”
• Commerzbank AG – “COBA Academy #students-for-students”
• Vodafone Czech Republic – “Charter Against Domestic Violence”
• UNIQA Management Services – “Mental Health First Aid”

Special Jury Recognition

For inspiring activity in support of intergenerational solidarity and cooperation:

• Heineken Czech Republic – “We Cook Joy That Helps”

Jury Appreciation

For inspiring activities in corporate responsibility:

• Eaton Elektrotechnika – “Engineering for Children”
• Pluxee Czech Republic – “Pluxee Supporting Women in IT”

BPS TOP Responsible Company in Environment

• Plzeňský Prazdroj – “Radegast – Fight for Water 2030”
• Coca-Cola HBC Czech Republic and Slovakia – “Water Retention in the Broumov Region”
• Sonnentor – “Solis – A Building with a Green Heart”

Special Jury Award

• Sonnentor – For long-term positive contributions to sustainability and social responsibility

Jury Appreciation

For inspiring projects with future potential:

• Plzeňský Prazdroj – “For Barley”
• Kooperativa Insurance – “Prevention Program for a More Resilient Landscape”
• ČSOB – “Green Municipality of the Year”

BPS TOP Responsible Company in Diversity

• Iveco Czech Republic – “Become Our Heroine! Expand Your Outfit, Join Us!”
• ČSOB – “Barrier-Free ČSOB”
• Atlas Copco Services – “Family Friendly Employer”

Special Jury Award

For support and inspiration in the key diversity and inclusion topics:

• Vodafone Czech Republic – “Fighting Domestic Violence”
• Raiffeisenbank – “Transparent and Fair Pay”
• Accenture Central Europe – “Supporting Holistic Health and Wellbeing of Our People”

Jury Appreciation

For an inspiring project with future potential:

• Microsoft – “Mentoring Community for Women (in CZ with international reach)”

Special Categories

TOP RESPONSIBLE LEADER in SUSTAINABILITY

• Katarína Navrátilová – General Director, Tesco Stores ČR, a.s.
• Petra Ondrušová – Chief Sustainability Officer, Česká spořitelna, a.s.

TOP RESPONSIBLE LEADER in DIVERSITY

• Šárka Vránová – Country HR Lead, Accenture Czech Republic
• Sherin Abazeidová – Chief Culture & Diversity Officer, Komerční banka, a.s.
• Klára Escobar – HR Director, MONETA Money Bank, a.s.

Business for Society Award 2024

For long-term contributions and promotion of responsible and sustainable business in the Czech Republic, including corporate responsibility and volunteering:

• Československá obchodní banka, a.s.
• ČEZ, a.s.
• Kooperativa Insurance, Vienna Insurance Group
• Česká podnikatelská pojišťovna, Vienna Insurance Group
• Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.

Also awarded for long-term contributions to promoting responsible and sustainable business in the Czech Republic:

• Michaela Chaloupková – Board Member, Director of Administration Division and Chief Sustainability Officer, ČEZ, a.s.

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Business for Society is the largest platform for responsible and sustainable business in the Czech Republic, bringing together companies that support sustainable development. Through international engagement, we monitor global sustainability trends, localize international standards, and introduce new topics relevant to Czech business. We are the national partner organization of CSR Europe and the national coordinator of the European Diversity Charter with support from the European Commission and the Ministry of Justice (DG Justice).

The companies associated with BPS are sustainability and responsibility leaders. We help them integrate these values into the core of their business, facilitate stakeholder dialogue, and promote the sharing of best practices.