RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR: HARTMANN TAKES INITIATIVE AND HELPS THOSE AFFECTED Immediate aid for relief organizations Immediately after the war began, HARTMANN established a working group to coordinate relief efforts. As late as February, the Company provided immediate aid in the form of cash and in-kind donations, including to the German Red Cross and the emergency and disaster relief organization humedica e.V. In total, the shipments comprised over 200 pallets, mainly with relief supplies for wound care, surgical procedures, and incontinence. The donated goods were delivered directly to the regions affected by the crisis and the arrival of refugees. Help for relatives Even before the war began, HARTMANN Czech Republic had around 300 Ukrainian employees who all had family members in Ukraine. More than 150 relatives have fled to the Czech Republic since February. HARTMANN is not only helping the refugees with food, clothing, and medicine. The Company also supports them in dealing with authorities and finding accommodation. In addition, HARTMANN has provided almost 60 jobs in production for the refugees at the Veverská Bítýška site. The offer is currently being supplemented by further jobs in administration and production. HARTMANN condemns any aggression that endangers the lives and health of people. The Company immediately made substantial donations in cash and in kind to aid organizations and supported numerous aid shipments. HARTMANN and its employees also gave great support to our 300 Ukrainian colleagues in the Czech Republic. They have been directly affected by the war and their families have fled. In addition to donations in cash and kind, family members who had fled received help in dealing with authorities, getting jobs and finding housing. In recent years, HARTMANN has always shown strength and responsibility in times of crisis. Also in the current situation, it is clear that the Company is taking the initiative.
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