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RNS Number : 6647I  Ferrexpo PLC  18 October 2024

 

 

Ferrexpo plc

18 October 2024

 

Recognition for Ferrexpo Humanitarian Fund

 

Ferrexpo is pleased to announce that it has been recognised for its
Humanitarian Response efforts in Ukraine at the Global Good Awards 2024.

The independent Global Good Awards reward NGOs, charities, social enterprises
and businesses from around the world that are "blazing the trail for
purpose-driven sustainability". It was the first scheme in the world to be
accredited as 'Outstanding' by the Awards Trust Mark, endorsing the scheme for
the highest standards of ethical behaviour and transparency.

Ferrexpo has been awarded "Silver" in the "Humanitarian Response Champions"
category.

In response to the humanitarian crisis following the full-scale invasion of
Ukraine, Ferrexpo established a dedicated Ferrexpo Humanitarian Fund, which
combined with its regular CSR activities, has spent over US$25 million
supporting over 100 programmes and initiatives.

The Global Good Awards recognised the significant work and societal
contribution of the Ferrexpo Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine, stating: "The
Ferrexpo Humanitarian Fund was established in response to Russia's invasion of
Ukraine, aiming to provide aid to employees, local communities, and displaced
civilians. The project showcases Ferrexpo's commitment to social
responsibility and solidarity with Ukraine during challenging times."

Photos: Ferrexpo certificate and awards ceremony

 

Ferrexpo's humanitarian support has evolved over time, initially focused on
providing shelter, food and essentials to internally displaced people, ongoing
support for colleagues serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to supporting
veterans' rehabilitation.

In addition, numerous employee and community initiatives supporting health,
education, social and infrastructure needs have been undertaken, in addition
to donations to national emergencies, such as the Kherson region in the
aftermath of the Nova Kakhovka Dam explosion and Ohmatdyt National Specialised
Children's Hospital.

Commenting on the award, Yuriy Khimich, Ferrexpo Group CSR Lead said:
"I am grateful that our humanitarian efforts have been recognised
internationally as a "champion" at the Global Good Awards. When the full-scale
invasion of Ukraine was launched, amid all the fear, we knew we could help and
immediately set to work. Within days, I looked out of my office window and
could see the first people passing by as they fled from the Eastern provinces.
We were able to provide these people with shelter, food and medicines, and
other needs.

As the war has progressed, we have adapted our efforts to the changing needs
of society. This has included donations to national emergencies such as
Kakhovka and Ohmatdyt, providing back packs and essentials for mobilised
colleagues, working with community partners to rebuild infrastructure,
building bomb shelters, and most lately, the establishment of a Veteran's
rehabilitation programme. So much has been achieved by the whole of Ferrexpo.
I am honoured that we have made a meaningful difference. We will continue to
do so."

Commenting on the award, Natalie Polischuk, Board Member of Ferrexpo plc and

Chair of the Board Health, Safety, Environment and Communities Committee said:

"I would like to share my heart felt appreciation for all Ferrexpo colleagues
for their tremendous commitment to supporting the many humanitarian endeavours
that are providing a positive social impact in our communities and across
Ukraine.

As the scale of our humanitarian support increased, we formalised all the
various activities with the establishment of the 'Ferrexpo Humanitarian Fund'.
Under the direction of the Board, the fund will continue to provide invaluable
support."

 

 

Contact:

For further information, please contact:

 Ferrexpo:
 Nick Bias        n.bias@ferrexpo.ch (mailto:n.bias@ferrexpo.com)                           +44 (0)7733 177 831
 Yurii Khymych    yuriy.khimich@mine.ferrexpo.com (mailto:yuriy.khimich@mine.ferrexpo.com)  +380 5348 74311

 Jos Simson       ferrexpo@tavistock.co.uk (mailto:ferrexpo@tavistock.co.uk)                +44 (0)207 920 3150

+44 (0)7899 870 450
 Gareth Tredway

About Ferrexpo:

About Ferrexpo: Ferrexpo is a Swiss headquartered iron ore company with assets
in Ukraine and a listing in the equity shares commercial companies category on
the London Stock Exchange (ticker FXPO) and a constituent of the FTSE
All-Share index. The Group produces high grade iron ore pellets, which are a
premium product for the global steel industry and enable reduced carbon
emissions and increased productivity for steelmakers when converted into
steel, compared to more commonly traded forms of iron ore. Ferrexpo's
operations have been supplying the global steel industry for over 50 years.
Before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Group was
the world's third largest exporter of pellets. The Group has a global customer
base comprising of premium steel mills around the world. For further
information, please visit www.ferrexpo.com (http://www.ferrexpo.com) .

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