Community
This page includes just a few examples of community-based efforts made by ThyssenKrupp employees and offices throughout the Americas. It is through partnerships and programs like these that we are able to actively engage in the communities and industries in which we operate.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator's U.S. Offices Donate Denim to Cotton, Incorporated's from Blue to Green® Project
As part of the 12th annual America Recycles Day on November 15th, ThyssenKrupp joined the efforts of Cotton, Inc, in conjunction with several universities and Vanity retail stores nationwide to collect denim to recycle for use as green insulation. Cotton insulation is made from natural fibers, is non-toxic, has no formaldehyde off-gassing issues, and offers extremely high Noise Reduction Coefficient which effectively reduces airborne sound transmission by as much as 10%. Through the team efforts of many local offices, ThyssenKrupp collected 1,128 denim items for recycling! For more information on the denim recycling process please visit www.cottonfrombluetogreen.org.
Southwest Regional Senior Management Habitat for Humanity Report
In February of 2009 the Southwest regional senior management team and their spouses worked together to help a local family in need build a home for their future. Full Article
Brazillian Business Unit Releases Annual Social Report
As part of the Americas Business Unit, Brazil represents approximately 500 offices across 22 Brazilian states. The culmination of the social and environmental work from 2007 and 2008 is included in a Social Report published in February 2009. Full Article
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Scholarship Program
Part of the goal at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas Business Unit is to positively impact both the communities in which we operate and the people who make up those communities. Full Article
ThyssenKrupp Employees Contribute to Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation
ThyssenKrupp Elevator is a proud contributor to the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF). Through a simply payroll deduction campaign, ThyssenKrupp employees are able to contribute to the foundation. Full Article
Corporate Offices in Frisco, TX Help Provide School Supplies to Local Kids in Need
Two corporate offices in Frisco, TX joined forces to help gather and donate school supplies for local children in need for the coming school year.
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Toronto Office ThyssenKrupp Employees Help with Habitat for Humanity Project
Recently, employees from ThyssenKrupp Elevator’s Toronto office chipped in on a sunny Thursday to help build a townhouse for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Full Article
ThyssenKrupp Teams Up with Charitable Recycling to Collect Cell Phones and Donate Proceeds to Remote Area Medical® (RAM) Volunteer Corps
With so many Americans using cell phones the number ending up in landfills each year is astounding. Cell phones contain many hazardous substances that can contaminate groundwater, soil and if burned can end up polluting the air we breath. Full Article
ThyssenKrupp Toronto Pearson Airport BBQ
This year marked the sixth annual ThyssenKrupp Toronto Pearson Airport BBQ. This event began at the completion of the airport project and has grown into an annual fundraising event with over 360 attendees this year. Full Article
