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To confirm and extend our commitment towards UNGC and its network, our colleagues Francisco and Roberto from Zobele Mexico (Hermosillo) attended the Business Meeting for Sustainability held in Mexico City. This United Nations Global Compact- Network Mexico appointment had been a valuable opportunity to generate alliances, learn about new ideas and expand our role in the field of Sustainability. Through keynote speeches and panel discussions, our colleagues had the chance to have a unique vision on how to implement the tools offered by being part of the world's largest sustainability network. Sustainability, Gender Equality, Ethics and Human Rights, Environment, Carbon Footprint, Living Wage and Sustainable Financial practices were the main topics of the two-day event.

With the goal of supporting and empowering the local community, each year Zobele India undertakes initiatives for health, education, clean water, sanitation, and the environment. This year, a fully equipped computer lab was donated to the Local Community Run School for underprivileged children. This initiative will bridge the digital divide and give students the opportunity to develop the skills they need to thrive in today's world. The computer lab will be a valuable resource for the school because it will provide an environment where students can also engage in interactive learning experiences that will enhance their digital skills. This is a great initiative that represents and confirms our company's commitment to creating collaborative opportunities with the communities in which we operate.

As Pride Month ends, we at kdc/one reflect on the progress toward equality and inclusion for the LGBTQI+ community. Pride Month may be in June, but our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering throughout the year. At kdc/one, our innovations and products touch millions of lives every day, designed for everyone, regardless of their beliefs, orientation, or identity. Our core values and behaviors exemplify our dedication to inclusion and compassion in every aspect of our business. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering a positive environment where all members of the LGBTQI+ community feel included, represented, and safe. This commitment is reflected in our culture and is a priority in our business relationships. Together, we strive to build a more inclusive and welcoming world.

It was an interesting first half of June for our Chinese site, thanks to the many initiatives organized by our home care team. To take care of female employees' health, they set up a free cancer screening event together with the community and the hospital, offering breast and cervical cancer screenings. More than 300 employees took advantage of these preventive measures! On June 10, they celebrated the traditional Dragon Boat Festival, distributing delicious Zongzi gifts and wishing all employees a happy Dragon Boat Festival! Our Chinese team also inaugurated the new activity center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new space includes a gym, activity room, ping pong tables, shared kitchen, library, and reception rooms for our people to enjoy time after work. Well done team!

Human Resources in action! Zobele Italia and Zobele USA recently engaged with high school and university students to present and promote kdc/one home care and all the career opportunities available in our international environment. Your smiles and curious eyes at these events are truly rewarding for us! 

Join us at the University of Trento's annual event on May 15th! We are excited to participate in this event, which brings together the world of work, students, recent graduates, and first-time job seekers. We can't wait to meet our future colleagues for sharing interesting details about our international business. Visit our booth to learn more about us and shake hands with our team. See you there!

World Day for Health and Safety at Work celebration across kdc/one Home Care Division! Safety as top priority not only on April 28, but every single day! The entire week was dedicated to some special initiatives! Zobele Mexico had its Safety Week, a series of activities designed to foster a culture of safety within the site such as workshops, games, quizzes, and practical demonstrations. Zobele Italia contributed with the informative campaign "Ogni movimento conta" to raise awareness because every movement is crucial for our health! Zobele China launched a colorful and meaningful awareness campaign collaborating with the local community, local government and media promoting Safety as top priority within and outside the company. Zobele Bulgaria contributed with decorations and a cards distribution for collecting new Safety observation and suggestions of improvement. Zobele India promoted an additional series of training on Safety awareness, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan. And last but not least Northern Labs launched an entertaining “Safety Friendly Feud” game thanks to which all the employees learned having fun. Be Safe!

Today marks Earth Day, and we want to recognize our position and responsibilities regarding the environment. Central to our sustainability endeavours is our commitment to partnering with like-minded entities. Together, we are actively engaged in minimizing packaging and plastic waste, streamlining our packaging processes towards increased recyclability and reusability, and prioritizing the integration of recycled content and sustainable-certified sourcing.  These initiatives, including those aiming to integrate lifecycle thinking into our product development, are integral to our goal to improve the sustainability profile of our products and processes. At kdc/one, we are dedicated to fostering a brighter future and want to reaffirm our mission to develop viable and environmentally sustainable practices across all our operations. To learn more about our sustainable efforts: https://lnkd.in/ewR5ZWTy #EarthDay2024

From March 18-22, Zobele India hosted the 9th Plant Sustainability Week event. 40 people connected to find solutions to challenging goals, enriching themselves with constructive exchanges. Nicolò Pedrotti led the 2-hour daily agenda; Kishore Bodapati, Zobele India Managing Director, offered an engaging talk focusing on the country's culture, site capabilities, equipment and technologies. Sudarshan Kumar, Assistant Manager EHS, guided us through a virtual tour of the Indian plant and presented key environmental metrics and targets. Yordan Lambrev, Plant General Manager of Zobele Bulgaria, gave an inspiring session on change management. Nitin Tyagi, Engineering Manager, and Brijesh Thakkar, Production Manager, led their teams through the second and third days to generate more than 80 improvement ideas to save energy and waste, feeding a pipeline of projects ready to be implemented. The ideas of Sunil Kumar, Mihir Rana, and Kalpesh Mistry were awarded, and Francesco Bortolotti received a special mention. As internal speakers, Valeria Bullo, our Sustainability Director, focused on Life Cycle Assessment and Peter Boehmer, Director -Sourcing Home Care brought insights on energy management within the kdc/one home care division. Let's continue to dream big together!

Our Garland site (Texas) organized its Kaizen Week event from March 18-22, 2024. Cross-functional groups collaborated on 4 Kaizen initiatives focused on process improvement, efficiency, and productivity. We looked at many different ideas from local team and participants from Mexico. We all worked together to find the best ways to make our products more reliable, develop new standards to better manage waste, and reduce material use (overconsumption) in the organization. On Friday, March 22, we also recognized the team that most participated in achieving the objectives of reducing the generation, use and control of Reblend, the surplus and scrap generated during the standard production process called "Making Process". Special thanks to the Garland team for their efforts in organizing this event and for their hospitality. A big thank you also to all the participants and travelers from Mexico for their valuable contributions, hard work, and dedication to continuous improvement, which led to outstanding results.