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Headquarters
Prysmian decided to collaborate with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) in
providing rapid assistance to the victims of the earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April 2015.
The Group invited about 20,000 employees to make a donation, however symbolic, which CEO Valerio
Battista then decided would be doubled by the Company.
These donations paid for the immediate purchase of 19,000 plastic sheets to serve as temporary shelter for
the survivors of the quake, as well as 8,000 solar lamps to provide lighting in the worst-hit areas, given the
lack of power in addition to the destruction of homes, offices and public buildings.
The decision to work with the UNHCR by supplying solar lamps was part of the wider strategy described in
the Group's Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy Policy, which commits Prysmian to providing active
support for initiatives that promote access to energy and telecommunications.
Italy
In 2015, Prysmian continued a project that begun in 2014 by donating about 10 km of low voltage electricity
cable to the new “Maria Letizia Verga” centre at Ospedale San Gerardo di Monza. Since opening on 17
th
July
2015, this facility has become an established centre of excellence for research into and care of infantile
leukaemia. The Group has contributed to this initiative by donating various types of low voltage residential
cable, include cables from the Afumex range. These cables, which use LS0H technology, are usually
installed in high density public locations. The materials used to manufacture these cables are, in fact, eco-
sustainable do not contain any halogens. They impede the propagation of flames, generating less heat and
fumes and minimising the emission of acids and corrosive gases.
In addition, Prysmian Italy focused on the children of employees by organising events in support of students
aged between 19 and 24, as they approach the world of work.
These events took the form of special days dedicated to motivating over 100 young people, during which
Prysmian employees and members of the HR Community Academy helped them to understand their
strengths and weaknesses, and provided them with tools and techniques in readiness for the world of work.
UK
The British affiliate announced a major sponsorship agreement with Hampshire Cricket, as part of its
programme to support local communities and strengthen Prysmian's brand image at international level. The
Group has taken a number of initiatives in support of young people in the Bishopstoke area, where Prysmian
has one of its two factories. These included the Hampshire Cricket training programme, which was
developed with a view to identifying and promoting young cricketing talents. At the same time, the chance to
obtain media coverage of our brand was a unique opportunity for Prysmian, helping to attract local talent to
the business.
During the year, Prysmian celebrated its UK centenary by, among other activities, organising a visit of
Bishopstoke school children to the local factory, in collaboration with the education authority. The objective
was to show them the cable production process and the working environment in general.