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    Arkema joins One Foundation's "Water Purification Program" to help students drink water safely

    • Last Update: 2022-08-25
    • Source: Internet
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    (November 12, 2020, Shanghai, China) On November 12, Arkema, the world's leading manufacturer of specialty materials, announced that it has officially joined the One Foundation 2020 "Water Purification Plan" public welfare project, aiming to improve some rural areas in Yunnan in need.
    School drinking water environment, improve students' drinking water hygiene and health awareness


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    One Foundation 2020 "Water Purification Program" Launching Ceremony: Mr.
    Liu Jiankun, Principal of Baishiyan Primary School (left), Mr.
    Xavier Durand-Delacre, Senior Vice President of Arkema Asia Pacific and President of Greater China (right)

    "Sustainable development is the core strategy that Arkema has always adhered to," said Mr.
    Xavier Durand-Delacre, Senior Vice President of Arkema Asia Pacific and President of Greater China.
    "We are committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals), of which water resources are an important part


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    "Every child deserves clean water


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    "Water Purification Program" equips children with child-safe drinking cups

    This time, Arkema and its leader in specialty surfactants, Arkema-Amazai, plan to invest 400,000 yuan and join hands with One Foundation to support the "Water Purification Project" project to gradually land in 10 rural schools in Yunnan Province.
    All completed by the end of 2021


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    In addition to the regular provision of water purification equipment for project schools and safety water cups for students, the representatives of Arkema and Arkema-Amazai China visited Heilachong Primary School, Yanfeng Primary School and Yangliujing Primary School.
    , Mobie Primary School in Qilu Baixiang, Zhicun Town Central Primary School and Baishiyan Primary School, a total of 6 schools, to learn about the equipment installation of each school and related supplementary education needs


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    "In the future, according to the specific needs of the school, Arkema-Amazai will regularly organize volunteers to carry out hygiene and health, safety and environmental protection courses, as well as other related campus activities, to promote the gradual development of students' personal health and hygiene habits, Develop their awareness of safety and environmental protection


    ," said Jean-francois Chesneau, Global President of Arkema's Surfactants & Additives business unit
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    This project is also in line with Arkema's "Better Life, Create a Better Future" corporate social responsibility brand in China and the consistent philosophy of its "Green Innovation Classroom" project, which is to help young students broaden their horizons, gain access to knowledge in multiple directions, and help them develop in an all-round way.


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    Drinking clean water and developing good handwashing habits are vital to the healthy growth of children, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic


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    Guests at the launching ceremony, representatives of employees of Arkema China and Arkema-Arkema took a group photo with the children

    Water treatment has always been one of Arkema's core focuses
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    As one of Arkema's six innovation platforms, Arkema is committed to developing and providing cutting-edge technological solutions for water access; at the same time, Arkema actively participates in water purification-related corporate social responsibility projects around the world, including sponsoring " Sail for Water, an NGO, has helped more than 30,000 people in more than 10 countries access clean drinking water and more

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    In addition to supporting the One Foundation's "Water Purification Program", Arkema has previously launched "Sustainable Development Week" themed activities around the world, in accordance with the three commitments of the Group's corporate social responsibility policy, namely to provide innovation-driven sustainable solutions, managing operations as a responsible manufacturer, building open dialogue and close relationships with stakeholders, and carrying out a variety of activities at various local production sites
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    These activities are part of the Arkema Consensus® program, which is to maintain close communication with local communities and build lasting connections with all stakeholders

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    Arkema will continue to deepen its corporate social responsibility and continue to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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