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Update: DuPont Response to China Earthquake
Tuesday 20. May 2008 - In addition to company products given to help relief efforts in the wake of the devastating May 12 earthquake in China's Sichuan Province, DuPont is donating three million DuPont RelyOn antiseptic wipes and making financial contributions.
Last week, the company donated 20,000 gloves made with DuPont Kevlar and 3,500 DuPont Tychem coveralls for use by rescue workers. DuPont employees in China have organized personal giving programs targeted to the China Red Cross Foundation and other organizations.
The company’s global Chinese employee networks — the DuPont Greater China Network and the Pioneer Asian American Network — are urging employees around the world to make personal contributions to the Red Cross in their country of residence, designated for China Earthquake relief, or other appropriate organizations.
In a letter to DuPont China employees, Chairman and CEO Chad Holliday said: “We are heartened to learn that all DuPont employees are safe, including the 110 at our (Powder Coatings) site in Chengdu. But we realize that destruction of such magnitude ultimately touches everyone. We are deeply saddened over the loss of so many lives. Clearly a disaster of this scale will require ongoing and intensive recovery efforts. I always remind DuPont employees that in such circumstances, we rely on the core values of our company to guide our actions. I especially urge you to maintain your focus on safety — and that of your colleagues, family and friends. Your DuPont colleagues around the world join with me in saying that you remain in our thoughts and prayers during this challenging and difficult time.”
DuPont has 128 employees in Sichuan province. No DuPont facilities were damaged by the earthquake. The company has more than 6,000 employees in China.