The aim of the Association is to carry out activities for the professional, economic, legal and social interests of its members, to represent them in relation to trade unions, other employers 'unions, associations of employers' unions, associations, ministries, government, parliament, unions and organizations abroad and other legal and natural persons.
The most important goals includes
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Commenting on draft tax, insurance, and environmental legislation.
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Participating in the development and commenting of new environmental and occupational health and safety (OHS) laws — including waste management, packaging, forestry and water management, energy, and transport — as well as cooperating in the drafting and amendment of legal regulations related to business activities, standardization and certification, in accordance with EU and CEPI requirements.
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Shaping conditions in the areas of export, financial and credit policy, payment terms, and anti-dumping measures.
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In the field of labour law and social affairs, concluding the Higher-Level Collective Agreement, including links to new wage regulations and the introduction of supplementary pension schemes.
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Actively participating in the preparation of materials for the Alliance of Sectoral Councils in developing a sectoral human resources development strategy.
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Representing and defending the common interests of its members and promoting them before state authorities, regional and local administrations, and other institutions and organizations.
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Conducting commercial, economic, and public promotion of the pulp and paper industry both domestically and abroad.
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Providing professional, informational, analytical, consulting, legal, and advisory services to its members.
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Developing a concept of vocational education in the pulp and paper industry, and supporting training, upskilling, and reskilling of the sector’s workforce.
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Monitoring and facilitating material flow between industry enterprises, and preparing statistical data on selected production indicators in accordance with EU standards.
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Collecting, analyzing, processing, and disseminating key information and best practices from the activities of its members.
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Monitoring selected economic indicators reflecting the position and financial strength of the Slovak pulp and paper industry in relation to domestic and foreign markets, within the scope of standard EU statistics.
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Establishing relations with similar organizations abroad, both on a professional and commercial basis.
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Providing media information on new developments in ecology, certification, and on the activities of the Association.
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Discussing and influencing the technical and investment development strategy of the Slovak pulp and paper industry.
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Coordinating joint approaches to raw material and energy inputs and outputs, with a focus on promoting sustainable practices and technologies that minimize the environmental impact of pulp and paper production.
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Organizing thematic conferences and seminars through its expert committees.
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