Mane // 2021 CSR Report

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Appendices

INDIA MANE KANCOR has implemented a CSR policy focusing on social engagement and investment in the communities where the company does business. The projects involved: ■ help for the construction of a new building for the Peace Mission association. This building, located in Nedumbassery, will welcome many patients to receive palliative care; ■ support for the skills development programme run by the Pelican Center association. This association helps homeless women, men and children with mental disabilities. The skills development programme supports rehabilitation patients so that they can earn a living once they leave the centre; ■ support for a project focused on capacity building and the creation of livelihoods for low-income women; ■ financial support for All Saints College (Trivandrum, Kerala) to set up a computer lab for economically disadvantaged students; ■ the donation of tablets to 86 disadvantaged schoolchildren to enable them to access online education; ■ financial assistance for the Adlux Convention Centre (Karukutty, Cochin, Kerala), the Taluk Hospital and the Government Hospital (Angamaly) to help them during the Covid-19 crisis.

Some of these students, who did their internship at MANE, are now company employees. They joined MANE Mexico in areas such as quality, research and development. In 2021, 49 students benefited from this programme, of which 14 were hired. Academic scholarship for employees Each year, MANE Mexico offers an academic scholarship to ten of its employees who wish to pursue a university degree and improve their academic qualifications MANE Mexico covers registration fees, monthly

tuition and diploma documentation. In total, 17 employees were sponsored.

Niños de la Sierra MANE Mexico supports the Niños de la Sierra association. It provides educational support to underprivileged children through monthly mentoring by employees. In 2021, MANE Mexico helped this association by donating 21,500 euros.

UNITED STATES

Opportunity Zones

In New Jersey, MANE USA employs 33 people living in disadvantaged areas, called “Opportunity Zones”.

MEXICO

Donations to local associations MANE USA donated food to various organisations, including the Parsippany Emergency Food Bank, the Wayne Interfaith Network and the New York Food Bank. MANE USA also donated personal hygiene products to shelters for women. These donations were distributed to The Dwelling Place, Midtown Manhattan NY, Rise of Broken Women and Hell’s Kitchen Manhattan (New York). MANE USA also donated women’s clothing by participating in Dress for Success. This association aims to enable women to achieve economic independence by providing them with a support network, professional clothing and professional development tools.

CONALEP institute MANE Mexico has a partnership with the CONALEP institute to help integrate young people from vulnerable communities. CONALEP, the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education, offers baccalaureate-level education with a technical specialisation recognised by various local bodies in terms of quality and competitiveness. This partnership helps students develop their technical skills and introduces them to the business sector. Students work at MANE Mexico for six months, while continuing their studies. A scholarship is offered to them during their time at the company.

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