A range of health-related activities were organised in numerous Group locations worldwide under the auspices of AGRANA-Fit, the health and wellness programme. Besides subsidiaries’ individual arrangements with local fitness facilities, employees have access to annual preventive health check-ups (such as cancer screenings, for example). The goal is the promotion and improvement of health and wellbeing. Next to existing sports and wellness events such as ski days, football tournaments and back exercise classes, many staff members participate in the annual Wien Energie Business Run. Thus in September 2009, AGRANA fielded no fewer than 24 three-person teams from all business areas.
On the workplace safety front, the online tool used in the Sugar segment was expanded. Also, under a project called “Wide-Angle”, AGRANA encouraged personality development for younger staff members (apprentices), supported and heightened risk awareness, and promoted and provided training in safety skills. In 2009|10 AGRANA conducted regular trainings and checks concerning fire protection, threat analysis, hygiene and health.