Corporate citizenship activities

Environmental actions

In 2021, the German subsidiary KCG carried out the usual clean-up activities on the banks of the Rhine River.

For its part, KCHI has proceeded to install nest boxes, carry out dissemination activities in which information has been provided 49 on the most common species in the area, information on nature areas around the centres.

KCSA has maintained its annual contribution to the reforestation of the green area surrounding the town of Mollet del Vallès, participating in the traditional “Festa de l’arbre”, which has been carried out in a reduced format and adapted to the sanitary safety measures.

Academic Collaborations

In all KCE companies, partnerships have been established with educational institutions, such as high schools or universities, for work placements.

KCG contributes to local schools through financial donations and, in Mexico, QK provides scholarships to students at the Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica (CONALEP) and technological equipment to the Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de Jalisco (CECYTEJ), which offers technological education at middle and higher levels.

KCSA, for its part, has continued with its programme of support for students of intermediate and higher training cycles in chemistry through the awarding of grants to facilitate the continuation of their studies. The students receiving grants through this programme belong to the high schools of Barberà del Vallès and Mollet del Vallès.

Direct impact on the community and vulnerable groups at risk of exclusion

In this area, KCE organises annual campaigns that result in various activities.

As for KCG, the company collaborates on a regular basis with various local institutions through donations and sponsorship actions aimed at the Municipal Fire Brigade and various cultural and sports associations to promote healthy habits. In 2021 the company supported the victims of the floods that occurred in the country, as well as various sports events.

QK collaborates through a monetary and product donation with the Albergue del Padre Pío and the 12 Apostles Dining Room, as well as with the Hospitales Civiles de Guadalajara Foundation. In 2021, the company collaborated with the association “Together Against Pain” and continued its product donation programme to various institutions.

In Spain, KCHI and KCSA participate in a food collection in collaboration with local institutions, the Food Bank and the Red Cross, as well as in the collection of toys for the Red Cross campaign in Mollet and Olesa and the Social Services of Barberà del Vallès.