b'S U S T A I N A B I L I T YCosmotec Expands CSR Activities to Combat Effectsof Covid in Brazils Underserved CommunitiesW ith a total of 19.9 million cases to date and an average of 33,821 cases per day reported in July, Brazil continues toendure the worst moments of the pandemic. According tothe Brazil Foundations S.O.S donation initiative, vulnerable Favelacommunities have experienced some of the highest infection rates, with many residents unable to access hygiene kits or food without donations.Cosmotec responded to this emergency by mobilizingdas Favelas), an organization created to support and resources and expanding their Little Starfish Social promote the union of people living in Brazilian favelas Project, which assists institutions that give back to distributed to hundreds of families in need.the community. Alongside ensuring safety for their The Covid pandemic hit the Brazilian economy very people, this year, the company expanded its program badly, said Leandro Soncini, Cosmotec President & to support families experiencing socio-economic COO.It has seriously affected the lives of millionschallenges. of people, especially those in poor or underserved In April 2021, Cosmotec, together with Pet Society, acommunities. In 2019, 14 million people in Brazil were company specializing in animal hygiene and beauty, living in extreme poverty (US$2/day), now the figure collected books, toys, clothes, shoes, hygiene kits,has increased to 19 million. We simply cant stand still in cleaning items, personal protective equipment and food.such a situation.Donations were given to four NGOs in So Paulo and Social responsibility and solidarity are in Cosmotecs Guarulhos and impacted more than 2,500 families.DNA,Soncini added. In such an unprecedented Cosmotec donated raw materials to produce 16 tonssituation, we decided to intensify our social activities of liquid soap, an essential hygiene tool during theby engaging with close partners (Pet Society) and four pandemic. In mid-June, they deployed an additionalnon-governmental organizations, which allowed us to 10,000 bottles of hand soap to CUFA (Central nicaeasily expand our support and help to make the differ-ence for several helpless families.Above, Cosmotec donated raw materials to produce 16 tons of liquid soap, an essential hygiene tool during the pandemic. In mid-June, they deployed anadditional 10,000bottles of hand soapto CUFA (Centralnica das Favelas).Above and right, In April 2021, Cosmotec, together with Pet Society, collected books, toys, clothes, shoes, hygiene kits, cleaning items, personal protective equipment and food. Donations were given to four NGOs in So Paulo and Guarulhos and impacted more than 2,500 families. 12 visions Summer 2021'