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Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of our DNA. As a global player, we recognize the challenges ahead and understand that local stability is key to sustainable business.

**On February 3, 2025, a conference was held in the Senate to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Františka Plamínková – a visionary who advocated for gender equality, women's right to education, and fair working conditions. How relevant are her ideas today? And what has changed over the past 150 years?**

Traditional meeting of member companies of Business for Society and signatories of the Diversity Charter. We looked back on last year, which brought considerable challenges and new topics in responsible and sustainable business.

Europe is at a crossroads. After years of relative stability, we face new challenges as geopolitical shifts and the protectionist interests of great powers rapidly reshape global relations. As Ursula von der Leyen stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world is increasingly divided along geostrategic lines, prioritizing rivalry over cooperation.

We bring you a “Look Back” at the past year 2024, including all the activities and events that we have dedicated together with you to current challenges and topics in the field of responsible and sustainable business.