Community Involvement

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Engaging with the people and places where we live and work enables us to communicate with, learn from and contribute to our local communities, fostering positive relationships in a meaningful way. Our sustainability strategy reflects this global commitment by encouraging associates to give back and fostering a sense of purpose and connection.

In 2023, we set a goal to strengthen our community involvement. As we progressed, we recognized that impact cannot be measured by hours alone. In response, we shifted our focus to hosting community events at our sites—aiming for at least 24 events annually, aligned with the number of our global manufacturing locations. This approach enables deeper, more localized engagement.

Our definition of community engagement includes activities organized by Arxada or external partners that serve or involve local communities. These range from volunteer efforts and sponsorships to charity events, educational workshops, public meetings, and cultural celebrations.

By leveraging the passion and energy of our associates, we aim to support local initiatives and maximize our positive impact. In 2024, we proudly hosted 53 community events, more than doubling our target and demonstrating our commitment to meaningful engagement.

2024 Community Engagement Highlights

  • Barcelona, Spain: Associates donated essential hygiene and cleaning supplies to support those affected by the October 2024 floods in Valencia.

  • Florham Park & Morristown, New Jersey: Hosted the Workplace Health Expo, promoting wellness and preventive care through expert talks, interactive sessions, and exhibits.

  • Manchester, UK: Celebrated Ada Lovelace Day, honoring the achievements of women in STEM.

  • Port Shepstone, South Africa: Supported a local crèche with a graduation ceremony and Christmas celebration.

  • Trentham, Australia: Sponsored local sports and recreation through annual donations to football/netball clubs, the golf club, and the lawn bowls club.

  • Visp, Switzerland: Organized multiple sporting events, including marathons, ice hockey, and floorball tournaments.

  • Visp, Switzerland: Flood support to community.

We are proud of the momentum we’ve built and look forward to expanding our efforts. As our sites and associates continue to identify local needs and opportunities, we remain committed to promoting activities that enhance the wellbeing and development of our communities. Our pledge to community improvement is unwavering, and we are excited to build on this foundation to create even greater positive change.

Looking forward to 2025

In 2025, we will continue empowering associates to make a meaningful impact through direct community involvement, including volunteerism with local civil society partners. Our focus will remain on creating opportunities locally relevant and globally aligned with our purpose, values, and strategy.

We will also continue to evaluate what, where, and when to support our communities to ensure our efforts have the greatest possible impact. By facilitating purposeful engagement, we aim to strengthen our connections with the communities we serve and foster a culture of shared responsibility and positive change.

Highlights

 

 

Global community

Across our global sites, Arxada continues to demonstrate its deep commitment to community support, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety. Here are some key initiatives from different regions:

 

•         In Alpharetta (US), a successful food drive was organized, benefitting the North Fulton Community Charities, showcasing our commitment to local well-being and solidarity.

 

•         In Kourim (Czech Republic), a fire drill was conducted in cooperation with the local fire brigade, enhancing readiness and safety procedures.

 

•         In Mapleton (USA), both the Peoria and Pekin Fire Departments were brought onsite to review response protocols for chemical release and fire emergencies, reinforcing strong partnerships with local emergency services.

 

•         In Melbourne and Trentham (Australia), large-scale emergency exercises were held with full involvement of local emergency services. These events were open to the community, creating transparency, awareness, and trust while ensuring compliance with safety mandates.

 

•         In Kalama and Valparaiso (US), teams held monthly safety engagements, including team lunches, promoting a strong safety culture and continuous dialogue among staff.

 

These activities reflect Arxada’s global alignment with safety, emergency readiness, and community collaboration, forming the foundation of our responsible operations worldwide.

Salto, Brazil

One more year, the Salto Site stands out among global sites for its strong commitment to community-focused activities.

 

In 2024, the site launched several impactful initiatives, including the inauguration of a Leisure Space (a decompression room), the first internal tournament and games, and participation in the Selo Social 2024 program.

 

The site also organized a Christmas Basket Donation, promoted sports and blood donation, and built a partnership with a blind association.

 

Other remarkable actions involved the Salto Workers' Olympics, a dedicated day for LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Month, and monthly lectures.

 

A special highlight this year was the solidarity campaign for the State of Rio Grande do Sul, which suffered a devastating natural disaster in 2024. Arxada Salto joined national efforts by collecting animal feed, water, cleaning and hygiene products, food, clothes, and shoes. Additionally, employees raised R$ 2,575.00, which was tripled by the company, resulting in R$ 8,000.00 to purchase even more essential supplies, such as diapers, canned food, and hygiene products.

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