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The industry’s response to the Russia-Ukraine war
Hempel Announces Several Actions to Help Ukraine
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Hempel will support the Ukrainian population, the Red Cross and other NGOs.
T
he coating manufacturer Hempel has
population and those who have already fled the
announced that it is taking several actions
country. The fund will be equally disbursed between
to support Ukraine during the crisis that has
seven NGOs (UNICEF, Save the Children, Red Cross,
recently involved the country.
Médecins Sans Frontières, SOS Børnebyerne, Human
The company is focusing its efforts on supporting
Rights Watch and UNHCR) to immediately deliver
the employees with Ukrainian relatives by offering
essential humanitarian aid.
financial support to cover the costs of evacuation
From a business perspective, Hempel has already
and temporary housing, as well as assistance
suspended all deliveries in and out of Russia until
in finding appropriate accommodation and
further notice. The company is evaluating current
psychological support through a network of crisis
orders on a case-by-case basis whether it is obliged
psychologists.
to deliver the order and whether regulators permit
Hempel is also encouraging its Danish colleagues
to do so.
to support the Red Cross with donations and has
“We are keeping a watchful eye on the situation as
announced that it will double the donated amount.
things develop. We always adhere to international
In addition, through the Hempel Foundation,
rules and sanctions and we expect additional
the business has granted a €1 million fund for
sanctions to be implemented shortly, with which we
emergency relief to help and support the Ukrainian
will act in accordance”, commented Hempel.
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Covestro Supports Ukraine with Targeted Donations Covestro provides Ukrainian refugees with targeted donations and support.
F
ollowing the humanitarian emergency in
humanitarian organizations in order to be able to
Ukraine and neighbouring countries, Covestro
provide rapid assistance to refugees.
has decided to help Ukrainian refugees with a
In addition, the Covestro’s facilities based in Slovakia
targeted aid package.
and Poland, countries where many Ukrainian refugees
The chemical manufacturer has donated € 250,000
are arriving, have been provided 40,000 euros, which
to United Nations Refugee Aid (UNO Flüchtlingshilfe),
will be donated to local humanitarian organizations.
the German partner organization of the UN Refugee
Covestro CEO Dr. Markus Steilemann stated: “Violence
Agency (UNHCR). UNHCR has been active in
must never be the answer to any conflict. I am
Ukraine since 1994 and has offices and warehouses
shocked and saddened by the terrible events! The
throughout the country for the distribution of
violence must stop before more people lose their
humanitarian aid; while in neighbouring countries, the
livelihood, are injured or killed. Supporting people in
organization supports the preparations and ongoing
need is a matter close to our hearts.”
operations of the respective local authorities and
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