Business in Russia
Volvo Cars / Polestar (Owned by China’s Geely)
Brands: Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co.
European Manufacturing: Belgium, Sweden (some Volvo models).
Battery Sourcing: CATL (China), LG Chem (Poland), future Northvolt (Sweden).
Estimated nr. of European Jobs: ~40,000+ (direct and supply chain).
Privacy Concerns: Moderate to High – Geely ownership raises data security concerns. Geely continues to make profits in Russia.
Anadolu Efes
Ownership: Anadolu Group (Turkey), breweries in Turkey, Russia, CIS
Beer brands: Efes Pilsen, Amsterdam Navigator, Velkopopovický Kozel (licensed)
Employees (Europe): ~10,000
Production: ~36M hl
Key markets: Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan
Arçelik
Employees: Around 30,000
Known for: Affordable and reliable washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators under brands like Beko and Grundig.
Website: https://www.arcelikglobal.com
Gorenje
Employees: Around 11,000
Known for: Stylish washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators; combining design with functionality.
Website: https://www.gorenje.com
Smeg
Employees: About 4,000
Known for: Stylish retro-designed refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, known for aesthetics and performance.
Website: https://www.smeg.com
Mazda (Japan)
Brands: Mazda
European Manufacturing: No European presence.
Estimated nr. of European Jobs: ~650+
Privacy Concerns: Moderate. In May 2025, Mazda resumed deliveries of select models to Russia through its partners.
Yves Rocher
Known for: Botanical skincare, body care
Employees: ~13,500
Manufactured in: France
Stance on Russia: Continued full operations and paid local taxes
Oriflame
Known for: Direct-sell beauty, wellness, Optimals, Giordani
Employees: ~6,000
Manufactured in: Poland, China, India (sold Russian plant in 2023)
Sustainability: Biodegradable formulas, plastic reduction
Stance on Russia: Still active, selling online and via third parties
Clarins
Known for: Premium skincare, Double Serum
Employees: ~8,000
Manufactured in: France
Stance on Russia: Selling online, operations ongoing
Procter & Gamble (USA)
Known for: Olay, Head & Shoulders, Gillette
Employees: ~108,000
Manufactured in: Over 70 countries
Stance on Russia: Scaled down but kept factories open. Named sponsor of war