PAPAELLINAS Group has been awarded the internationally recognized ISO 45001 certification, further demonstrating its unwavering commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of its employees.
By continuously investing in its people, PAPAELLINAS Group strengthens its leadership position in the market while driving sustainable growth and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, and responsible business practices.
At the heart of the Group’s success is its strong people-first culture. Employee health, safety, and wellbeing are fundamental priorities and an integral part of the way the organization operates. The Group recognizes that its employees transform its values and vision into tangible results, ensuring that their collective efforts contribute to a better future for customers, partners, and society.
This employee-centric approach has earned PAPAELLINAS Group significant international recognition, including being named a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year, securing a place among the Cyprus Best Workplaces™, and being included in the prestigious Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe list.
The achievement of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification further validates the Group’s dedication to creating a safe and healthy working environment. The certification recognizes that comprehensive measures are in place across the organization’s operations to identify, assess, and manage workplace risks related to manufacturing, logistics, product distribution, and service delivery.
PAPAELLINAS Group remains committed to eliminating factors that could lead to occupational illnesses or workplace accidents while fostering a culture of prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement. To achieve this, the Group has implemented a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Management System designed to proactively prevent incidents and ensure the wellbeing of employees, partners, contractors, and visitors.
The ISO 45001 certification is being implemented in two phases. The first phase covers the Group’s Headquarters, PharmacyLine, the New Distribution Centre, the Kleenex Factory, the Pharmaceutical Distribution Centre, and the Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Department offices.
The second phase, which will include the Group’s retail stores, will follow in the near future. This phased approach reflects PAPAELLINAS Group’s long-term commitment to embedding health and safety excellence across every area of its operations. The ISO 45001 certification is not viewed as a one-time achievement but as part of a broader strategy focused on effective risk management, prevention, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Through this latest international certification, PAPAELLINAS Group reaffirms its commitment to protecting its people while creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace that supports long-term business success and responsible growth.
