The Company’s own scientific potential that comprises 150 scientists, 42 candidates of sciences, 5 doctors of sciences, innovative R&D complex makes it possible to ensure a high level of academic expertise.

“The decision made by Farmak shows that Ukrainian business breaks new ground in terms of corporate social responsibility, and others should follow its example. Support of education and science is an investment that can change society for the better and brings one of the most tangible results in the long run. Due to the support of companies such as Farmak, we form the foundation for a strong and innovative economy of Ukraine. We are proud of the trust and the fact that this first contribution made by the Company will give a strong push to further development,” said Tymofiy Mylovanov, KSE President.

Farmak representatives joined the event to tell the audience about the principles of sustainable development, about how the Company implements the Global Goals in its activities, how Farmak reduces its environmental impact, supports Ukrainian science and discoveries, about the advantages of the Company as an employer, corporate culture and productive lives of its employees. We have also shared information about the opportunities that Farmak offers students: participation in educational projects of the Company such as Farmak_Lab, the School of Young Scientists, Farmak Science Start hackathon, internship at the Company and employment of graduates.

“The World’s Largest Lesson is a great opportunity to draw attention of Generation Z, both schoolchildren and conscious youth, to global issues. The corporate sector is of great importance in implementing and developing such initiatives. Because it is a vector that shows the direction of solving current challenges of humanity, and socially responsible companies demonstrate on their own examples how to implement the relevant initiatives to improve the welfare of society,” Vice President of AIESEC (global platform for young people) comments.

The project implementation in Ukraine is possible due to AIESEC and support of business.

“In the context of sustainability, the Eco-School project has evoked associations with Farmak since 2018. It continues to unite students from all over Ukraine in their desire and aspiration to gain new knowledge in ecology and sustainable development without which it is impossible to build a successful career today. The rational use of natural resources on which the well-being of the world as a whole and the future of mankind depend has already become the main topic of major forums and events. We provide children with important and necessary information for their integration into adult life and the formation of an environmentally conscious society,” said Olena Zubarieva, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainable Development Department of JSC Farmak.

Information about the project

The purpose of the Eco-School project is to unite and create a community of young environmental activists, promote environmentally friendly lifestyle among young people and raise awareness of resource and energy saving.

In 2018, the pilot of the Eco-School project was successfully implemented in Shostka, where the API manufacturing department of JSC Farmak is located. 9 schools of the city became its participants. Within the project, students in grades 8-11 took an 8-month educational course on global theoretical environmental issues and learned to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. The best projects aimed at solving the environmental problems of a particular school were awarded the mini-grants from JSC “Farmak” for their implementation. The successful launch of the Eco-School project made it possible to broadcast to various parts of Ukraine, involving drivers of the environmental education movement, socially responsible business and, most importantly, the country’s caring, progressive youth. In 2018, the Eco-School project was included in the top 20 social projects in Ukraine.

In 2019, Farmak expanded the boundaries of the Eco-School environmental project and included 10 schools in Kyiv. A unique textbook was developed for schoolchildren, which absorbed the most important and important issues facing the world today. The manual “Eco-School” has been approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

On September 1, 2019, Eco-School became a national project and covered the whole of Ukraine launching an online platform https://ecoschool.com.ua.

The Eco-School has more than 1,200 registered students from all over Ukraine. More than 25 cities, towns and villages participated in the final mini-grant competition in 2020.

In 2020, the National Center “Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine” joined Farmak Eco-School project.

Implemented projects:

• “Charging Drive”. A bicycle generator that generates energy and charges mobile devices.
• Installation of fountains from which you can drink purified water.
• Installation of touch water faucets.
• “The second life of organic waste.” The system of fermentation of organic waste in the form of a mini-factory is installed on the adjacent territory of the educational institution.
• “Biohumus” is a thermocomposter for processing organic waste and obtaining biohumus, which is a fertilizer for plants.
• “Drop by drop the river flows.” Water saving due to installation of the economizer-aerator on the mixer. The device allows reducing water consumption by 50%.
• “Bright school”. Incandescent lamps have been replaced by energy-saving LED lamps. Due to this, electricity consumption in the school can be reduced by 7 times.
• “Optimization and efficient use of heat in the room.”
• “Creation of educational and research eco-clubs of the school”.
• “School without plastic.”
• “Creating an eco-corner”
• “Recycling for energy saving on a school basis”
• “Smart taps”

Awards of the Eco-School project:

1. Finalist in the category “Planet”, Partnership for Sustainability Award 2019.
2. The Top 10 projects of sustainable development of Ukraine according to the magazine “TOP-100. Rating of the Largest”.
3. Award of the UN Global Network – Green Business Ukraine.
4. Top 20 companies with the best socially responsible practices according to the results of the weekly “FOCUS”.
5. Eco-School is one of the best eco-projects of ECOtransformation.

Please visit the Facebook page @EcoschoolFarmak or the website ecoschool.com.ua for details