social responsibility, corporate social responsibility, industrial enterprises, Sustainable Development Goals, sustainability, corporate programs
Abstract
The article explores the features of implementing social responsibility by Ukrainian industrial enterprises through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need to align business economic interests with social and environmental challenges, which is particularly important in the context of wartime and post-war recovery of the country. The study applies content analysis of official sustainability and non-financial reports of leading Ukrainian companies. The research focuses on three enterprises – Metinvest, Farmak, and Interpipe, which represent different branches of industry (mining and metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical engineering). The analysis identifies priority areas of corporate social responsibility implementation that closely correlate with the SDGs: ensuring decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), good health and well-being (SDG 3), education and science development (SDG 4), innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), sustainable communities (SDG 11), and partnerships (SDG 17). It is established that the companies demonstrate a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability practices, which includes both internal policies (personnel development, energy efficiency improvements, anti-corruption compliance systems) and external programs (community support, humanitarian initiatives, and international cooperation). The study concludes that CSR in Ukrainian industry is gradually transforming into a strategic tool for achieving the SDGs. It is recommended to enhance the measurability of CSR performance, develop digital monitoring tools, and strengthen partnerships with academic institutions and civil society organizations. Such measures would allow industrial enterprises not only to reinforce their competitiveness, but also to make a substantial contribution to the socio-economic resilience of Ukraine.
Author Biography
Olena Oliinyk, National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rivne
Candidate of Economics (Ph.D.), Associate Professor
