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esponsibility Award Multinational winner: PPG Community Engagement Programme PPG’s Community Engagement Programme was designed as an ongoing one, encompassing a framework that addresses as many as possible of the community and people’s needs whilst continuously focussing on the areas of: Education - Helps young people develop interests and skills in subjects that could equip them to succeed in the future in fields such as research and development, manufacturing, information technology and science, technology, engineering and maths professions. Community Sustainability - Helps local communities meet pressing needs and revitalises buildings and community spaces whilst supporting their employees, as they seek to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Charity - Provides monetary support through colleagues’ fundraising and corporate events to our charity partner ‘Prostate Cancer UK’ (2017-2019) and previously to ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ (2014 – 2016). What the judges said “PPG has a fully encompassing CSR programme with significant projects in Education, Community and Sustainability. Key is how the company clearly defined the objectives and quantified the outcome and significant b enefits their projects deliver. In addition, the judges appreciated the clear explanation of how CSR intent was delivered through clear management structure, execution and reporting. Notable is not just the amount they have raised for charity, but how some 20% of the staff have been actively engaged in supporting and delivering these initiatives.” - Judges of the BCF’s CSR Award, Jonathan Tame and Bob Latham Highly commended winner: Paint360 Paint360 re-engineer waste paint back into brand new paint, collecting waste paint from hazardous waste management companies, councils and contractors, increasing recycling rates and delivering a true closed loop service to their clients. The core of their workforce have been trained in house with a strong focus on helping disadvantaged young long term unemployed through our factory, helping 36 young people to date employing 19. Covered Spring 2018 25