Corporate social responsibility
HSM is aware that, as a company, we have a significant impact on society and a responsibility toward the community in which we operate. That is why we strive to actively contribute to its progress and well-being through corporate social responsibility, which we consider a fundamental part of our identity and business strategy.
Corporate social responsibility is not just an obligation but also an opportunity to create long-term positive change through our actions. By responsibly managing resources, promoting environmental sustainability, supporting education, investing in local projects, and engaging in humanitarian initiatives, we aim to contribute to the creation of a better and fairer society. Our goal is to ensure that our growth and success are not just business-related but also social, bringing benefits to the people around us.
We believe that businesses, in addition to achieving economic goals, have a duty to create value for the broader community. Through ethical business practices, support for employees and partners, and active participation in addressing societal challenges, we strive to be a positive example of responsible business conduct. With our actions, we aim to inspire others to join us in building a sustainable future where business success goes hand in hand with social well-being—read on to see how we make it happen!
Our biggest annual project is undoubtedly the camp for gifted children, which we have been organizing since 2022. Each year, we bring together between 15 and 20 elementary school students from third to fifth grade, who spend five days enjoying nature while attending various lectures and engaging in exciting workshops.
So far, they have had the opportunity to learn and explore a wide range of topics—meteorology, sci-fi simulations with role-playing elements, video game development, and 3D modeling, as well as skills that are not often combined with these, such as public speaking, sculptural model making, and wilderness survival.
This is just a glimpse of the activities we offer! For a more detailed overview, we invite you to explore each year of the camp individually:
The first major focus of our corporate social responsibility program was scholarships for high school students with disabilities, which we launched in 2020. The goal of our scholarships has been to contribute to positive change and help ensure access to quality education, fostering a society of equal opportunities.
The applications we received for these programs revealed not only the great need for such initiatives but also the incredible enthusiasm of young people and their ambitious goals, despite the many challenges they face. Their motivational letters quickly became our own motivation, inspiring us to turn these scholarships into an annual tradition that we have upheld every year since.
The number of applications we receive each year highlights the significant financial need among young people with disabilities. We hope that other companies will join similar initiatives so that together we can build a better future and support as many young individuals as possible.
The Kompići association, launched by the IDE3 team, is especially close to our hearts – we have supported the organization in the past, and after HSM acquired IDE3, we are delighted to continue working with it. Kompići is the only association in Croatia that, through a continuous initiative, collects used computer equipment, refurbishes it, donates it to those in need, educates young people through internships, and raises awareness about environmental protection and the issue of electronic waste.
One of their projects is “A Ton of Happiness,” with the goal of collecting 1 ton of IT equipment that would otherwise end up as waste and donating it to those who cannot afford their own equipment. In this way, the project promotes sustainability by refurbishing used computer equipment and keeping it in use instead of it ending up in landfills.
We have always been committed to supporting the most vulnerable groups in society, as well as various associations and initiatives. While these are our two largest annual projects, over the years, we have provided support in many different ways, including:
- Croatian Mountain Rescue Service
- Novak Djokovic Foundation
- Fajter Association
- House of Hope
- Aid for Serbian Children
- Street Faces
- Industrial and Crafts High School Virovitica
- MakeX Robotics Competition
- Croatian Association for Open Systems and the Internet
- Cyclists’ Union
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