Company
Oil shale can be found in many countries worldwide, and its resources are extremely important; however, it is processed in very few locations. Along with large countries such as Brazil and China, Estonia is the third country in the world where oil shale is processed on an international scale. VKG is the biggest oil shale processing company to value this mineral deposit and deliver its fruits to consumers. Viru Keemia Grupp consists of ten companies. The company employs about 1,800 people, and its turnover in 2009 was over 1.6 bln kroons. Its turnover for 2010 is expected to be in the region of 2 bln kroons.
VKG is one of the biggest investors at both regional and state levels. The group’s investments into environmental protection and development within the last ten years have exceeded 4 bln kroons. The enterprise is also one of the most renowned local developers in terms of caring about its employees and the local community. In 2010, VKG joined the most powerful international initiative for social responsibility – GRI and UN Global Compact.
