64 Sustaining Our Communities We have a long-standing philosophy of prioritizing active engagement in the communities in which our employees work and live. Most of our operations are in small towns and we believe it is our responsibility to support these communities. Our approach includes seeking new ways to leverage the power of partnership to drive positive impacts. Here are just a few examples of our commitment in action around the world: SUPPORTING RECYCLING Our Conroe, Texas (U.S.), team is dedicated to advancing recycling in their community. By sponsoring the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo and working to capture more than 16,000 used beverage cans consumed during the 10-day event, they supported the Circular Economy and helped educate consumers. CMI’s impact calculator reveals that the total amount of recycled cans at this event helped avoid the release of over 1.5 million grams of CO 2 e, contributing toward combating climate change. Beyond reducing emission levels, saving valuable materials from landfill and promoting higher recycling rates, the Conroe team also donated 100 cases of purified water packaged in Crown cans to event attendees. CONNECTING WITH CULTURE After identifying local projects for children and teenagers with disabilities, team members in our Cabreuva, Brazil, facility invested in several partnerships to strengthen resources and give back to the community. Two projects designed to promote music culture and education included dance classes and musical instrument lessons. A third project involved a basketball program that trained wheelchair users in the sport. As a result of the plant’s participation in the programs, around 100 individuals were connected with new skills and opportunities and were able to improve their physical and mental health, socialization and self-esteem. DRIVING HEALTHCARE SUPPORT As part of its Health Initiative Program, associates in our Korinthos, Greece, plant organized a blood donation drive in early 2020 in collaboration with Korinthos General Hospital to combat a supply shortage in the province and help meet extreme transfusion needs. Specialized doctors were on-site to answer questions, educate employees about the benefits of blood donation and help conduct the drive. FEEDING LOCAL FAMILIES To help contribute to its local community and ensure residents had access to meals, the associates in our Bengaluru, India plant supplied approximately 400 grocery kits to families in need in nearby villages. CONTRIBUTING TO EDUCATION Our team in Rudraram, India, engaged with the SMILE Foundation to extend educational support to underprivileged children. Its donation enabled books, uniforms and remedial classes to be provided to school-aged youngsters. Each year, our Nong Khae, Thailand, facility hosts 6–12 trainees from different universities located across the country. The trainees rotate through several departments while working with the team, including Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing and Logistics, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources. The goal is to help them build their problem-solving, time management and teamwork skills. The team members based in our Dayton, Ohio (U.S.), plant are actively engaged with local colleges and technical schools to build the workforce of tomorrow. Examples include creating a program with Sinclair Community College to upgrade the Machine Repairman role to Machinist and recruiting a graduate from the Industrial Electrician course at Miami Valley Career Technology Center. Our Owatonna, Minnesota (U.S.), plant hosted an open house for Faribault Riverland and South-Central Mankato Mechatronics students and staff. It also partnered with Owatonna High School to conduct mock interviews as part of an effort to prepare graduating seniors for employment interviews. FAST-TRACKING PROGRESS FOCUSING ON OUR CORE OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES REPORT OVERVIEW REPORTING STANDARDS SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY FROM OUR CEO WHO WE ARE