PHILANTHROPY In 2021, the Foundation invested more than $41 million helping improve the lives of people in more than 39 countries around the world. Together with the help of the Foundation’s partners:  3.3 million individuals will have better access to industry-aligned STEM education programs.  Over 530,000 acres will be restored through reforestation, ecosystem restoration and more sustainable land use management practices.  Nearly 15,000 individuals are projected to enter the workforce after successful completion of technical and vocational education programs.  Approximately 500 water ESTABLISHING system interventions are projected to be installed to connect communities with NATURAL reliable water sources.  Around 12,000 individuals INFRASTRUCTURE will earn one or more industry- recognized credentials.  More than 2.5 million short The ‘It Starts with a Tree’ campaign aims to plant 290,000 trees in 95 communities. tons of carbon are projected to Along with Foundation partner One Tree Planted, we are addressing individual be removed, sequestered communities’ natural and economic infrastructure needs on a global scale. This or captured. innovative campaign serves as a launch pad to establish natural infrastructure that protects and strengthens communities.  Over $4 million in disaster Some of these impacted communities include the 40 beekeepers who work in the damage costs reduced. Biobio region near Santiago, Chile, whose local businesses suffered due to recent brushfires. With 4,000 new trees planted, the habitat will be protected — allowing for the reproduction of bees. This will enable the beekeepers of Santiago to reactivate their businesses, putting them on a path toward economic success and financial independence. 52CATERPILLAR 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT