Last year, Ósar invested in companies that are all related to health and well-being in one way or another.

Good health and methods to enhance it are at the forefront of all our operations. Through a robust offering of medicines, medical devices, operational and health-promoting products, along with extensive inventory management and distribution services for the Icelandic healthcare system, we proudly play a key role in promoting the health and well-being of the nation.

The year’s investments in new health-related activities support the group’s key goals and reflect its role as a vital part of the Icelandic healthcare system.

One of Ósar’s largest projects is the development of a health district at Arnarnesháls in Garðabær, which will also house Ósar’s future headquarters. In addition to the headquarters, the district will consist of spacious high-quality apartments with advanced technology for those aged 50 and older, as well as a centre for companies specializing in healthcare services, development, and innovation in health-promoting activities.

Parlogis plays a crucial role in supporting those facing illnesses. The company undertakes the important task of supplying healthcare institutions with essential medicines and medical devices, ensuring they are delivered safely and responsibly to healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and, in some cases, directly to patients. This role carries significant responsibility, as medicines and medical devices are often sensitive products that require special handling during transport and storage to ensure their quality and efficacy.

Our workforce is our most valuable asset, and we make every effort to care for them. We recognize that numerous factors—physical, social, and mental—affect how employees feel both at work and outside of it. Our goal is to create a safe, positive, and health-focused work environment so that work can contribute to the overall quality of life of our employees.

Ósar’s Health Weeks

Ósar’s Health Weeks took place in September 2023 as part of our efforts to improve the quality of life and well-being of our employees. The goal of Ósar’s Health Weeks was to explore what health means to each individual and to introduce good habits without extremism. It was a six-week educational program where a new and interesting theme was introduced each week, along with education related to that theme. The training was organized by Sif Svavarsdóttir from the Human Resources department, Þuríður Hrund Hjartardóttir from the Health and Sports department, and Kolbrún Pálína Helgadóttir from the Marketing department.

At the end of each week, participants were offered to attend sessions where they could seek support and encouragement from each other as well as from the instructors. The joy that accompanied the project spread throughout the company, leading to significant lifestyle changes for many. Various motivational awards were given throughout the period for achievements in different areas.