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Countries in the region and the EU will, in the coming years, face the same struggle for skilled labor, increasingly fierce competition, and the necessity to improve working conditions in order to retain and attract workers. This was the key conclusion of the discussion “From policy to action: Making the ‘S’ in the ESG Work” […]

Employee care, equal pay and salary transparency, social responsibility toward communities and consumers are among the most important aspects of the social dimension of ESG standards, it was said at the panel “Social Responsibility Dimension of ESGs” held at the fourth international Core Days conference. Panel moderator and ESG expert Nebojša Lukač opened the discussion by

Military bread from the First World War turned into a modern bakery brand, sustainable furniture made from recycled materials, organic BIO elixirs for plants, e-bike tours that bring nature and local hosts together, alcohol-free lavender liqueur from the fields of Čačan – these are the businesses of five entrepreneurs from Serbia who won grants of

Socially responsible business practices, and companies that put employees, consumers, and communities at the center, will in the coming years become key drivers of competitiveness, growth, and faster integration of Western Balkan economies into the EU, it was emphasized at the opening of the CORE Days 2025 conference – “More Than Profit: The Social Impact

Given the food waste, fragmented supply chains, and the growing population that needs to be fed with the same amount of land, the conclusion is that the agricultural sector needs a global transformation.  Vivien Bodereau, EIT Food’s Net Zero Food System Mission Lead, confirmed that there is a great need for change and that the

If you want to be a member of the EU, you have to follow the rules. Politics in Slovenia could not confuse people as to which way to go. I don’t think there’s a better place than the EU. The main focus of the U.S. should therefore be clear. Countries need to come to an

The Western Balkans holds significant potential for a transition to a green economy through innovative approaches and cross-sector collaboration, as highlighted in the panel “Solutions for Net Zero Future: INNOVATIONS!” where experts showcased groundbreaking sustainability projects. Smiljana Krivokuća, Director of BIO4 Campus, emphasized that Serbia has the opportunity to become a regional hub for biotechnology

Former Croatian Minister of Economy, Labor and Entrepreneurship Davor Stern said today that the issue of lithium decomposition and disposal of harmful products that remain after it has not yet been resolved, and compared it to the remnants of spent uranium from nuclear power plants. At the Core Days conference as part of the panel

Energy transition, the use of renewable energy sources, and the promotion of innovations and investments in sustainable technologies are key initiatives for achieving ecological goals and enhancing the competitiveness of our region. This was the conclusion of the third regional CORE Days conference – Responding to ESG Challenges, organized by NALED with the support of

Up until 2016, Serbia had completely disorganized procedures for issuing building permits, and people had to wait a long time for them. There were cases where in certain municipalities, the waiting time was as long as 7-8 years. The process was highly imprecise and unregulated, with a lot of discretionary decisions made by those issuing