< PreviousNIPSEA Group put together NIPSEA Safety Week to reiterate the importance we place on building safe workspaces to prevent hazards and work-place accidents. Nippon Paint Thailand (NPDC) HSE Team even made interesting content videos with scientists to raise and refresh Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Safety awareness. Mock drills were also conducted to improve awareness level among employees and to check the response of emergency team members in case of electric shocks and fires. In accordance with the safety week theme, several teams took extra effort to clean and disinfect common areas and shared equipment and tools. It was heartwarming to see everyone working together to stay safe and healthy, and keeping their work areas clean and tidy. Overall, NIPSEA Safety Week saw good levels of employee participation and engagement as we doubled down on our efforts to build safe workplaces. NIPSEA Safety Week ORGANISATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY At NIPSEA Group, we are actively reviewing hazards and work-place accidents, and investing in technology to avoid the same. One such example is the installation of thermographic cameras to detect abnormal conditions of electrical devices and machines, thereby reducing fire hazards at operating sites. By the end of 2021 Q2, the majority of the NPXs have purchased, rented or invited 3rd parties with the equipment to conduct an electrical safety inspection in their plant. Thus far, no incidents of overheating have been reported. Leveraging Technology to build safe spaces REALISING SUSTAINABILITY FOR OUR CUSTOMERS With the rise of e-commerce, Nippon Paint Pakistan recognised the importance of customers having access to Nippon Paint products, anytime, anywhere. The market has now brought in the wonders of digitalisation to its customers by providing a hassle free experience by selling paint directly to customers, through Daraz, an e-commerce platform. Through this, Nippon Paint has been able to increase the brand’s reach and awareness. As a result of being the pioneer paint brand on the platform, Nippon Paint was able to reach its customers remotely, especially during the pandemic. Spearheading the paint and coatings industry on an e-commerce platform through Daraz. At NIPSEA Group, we understand that digitalisation is one of the key pillars in our commitment to sustainability. Recognising this, Nippon Paint Vietnam is working on introducing an all encompassing digital ecosystem that links the manufacturer to customers through a barcode tracking smartphone app. Through this unique system, the market has been able to efficiently keep track of the entire life cycle of its goods. To further highlight Nippon Paint's development in the field of digitalisation for business and customer care, the company will also be participating in the Vietnam Digital Awards 2021. Building a digital ecosystem for the paints and coatings industry in VietnamVOICES ACROSS NIPSEA: FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITYWe take pride in our people who bring us further as a company by accelerating change in our communities and meeting the needs of our customers. Recognising this, several markets embarked on community projects - from training to fundraising - that truly made a difference in the lives of the communities in which we serve.Standing firm on the importance of women empowerment, Nippon Paint Hong Kong carried out a two-month initiative to educate women from underprivileged communities on home maintenance and repair. This came after learning that some of these families were exposed to mouldy environments, resulting in many of them facing health issues such as coughing, nasal congestion, sore throat, sneezing and rhinitis. This initiative which helped build their self-reliance, covered various topics such as wall repairs, fungal extermination and using painting systems to keep their homes and families protected. HONG KONG, CHINA Nippon Paint Vietnam launched a campaign called ‘Beautiful Vietnam’, which aimed to spread awareness and love to their Vietnamese consumers. The campaign saw the market showcasing the diversity of Nippon Paint’s products by beautifying selected urban areas. Injecting the joy of colours into communities, the market went a step further by refurbishing 19 houses of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers' in the Mekong province, during the festive season. To amplify this further, the team also collaborated with Youth Union to empower young people with lifelong vocational skills. VIETNAM Beautiful Vietnam To address the needs of communities and provide help, the team in Vietnam handed over essential medical equipment to frontliners in the Mekong Province. The team also donated oxygen tanks and oxygen clocks to the HCMC District 7 Red Cross Association and partnered with Saigon children to donate a “COVID-19 Care Backpack” to children living in the red COVID-19 zones. COVID-19 response activities They say that after rain comes sunshine but one can’t deny the consequences the Vietnamese people of Central Vietnam had to bear after the heavy storms. To provide relief to those affected, Nippon Paint Vietnam The People’s Committee of Vinh Thuy with 110 relief packs consisting of financial aid, rice, fish sauce and bread. Lending a helping hand to storm victims Thanks to Nippon Paint Hong Kong and Hong Kong federation of women's centres for providing opportunities for us to learn about painter’s skill sets and opportunities to practice the skills by helping different poor families in the community. The knowledge we learned has not only been consolidated, but has also contributed to the community. Member from Women Painters Volunteer team launched a campaign called ‘Beautiful Vietnam’, which aimed to spread awareness and love to their Vietnamese consumers. The campaign saw the market showcasing the diversity of Nippon Paint’s products by beautifying selected urban areas. Injecting the joy of colours into communities, the market went a step further by refurbishing 19 houses of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers' in the Mekong province, during the festive season. To amplify this further, the team also collaborated with Youth Union to empower young people with lifelong vocational skills. To address the needs of communities and provide help, the team in Vietnam handed over essential medical equipment to frontliners in the Mekong Province. The team also donated oxygen tanks and oxygen clocks to the HCMC District 7 Red Cross Association and partnered with Saigon children to donate a “COVID-19 Care Backpack” to children living in the red COVID-19 zones. COVID-19 response activities They say that after rain comes sunshine but one can’t deny the consequences the Vietnamese people of Central Vietnam had to bear after the heavy storms. To provide Nippon Paint Vietnam provided The People’s Committee of Vinh Thuy with 110 relief packs consisting of financial aid, rice, fish sauce and bread. Lending a helping hand to storm victims As part of Nippon Paint Pakistan’s initiative to show its support for the Pakistani government in their efforts to reduce the cost of electricity, the team painted the President’s House with Flexiseal, a heat resistant paint. Through this, the team was not only able to do its part in being an example to the nation, but was able to reduce the temperature inside the building by 4 degrees, reducing the carbon footprint of the building. PAKISTAN Nippon Paint Indonesia’s annual campaign called Gapura Merah Putih was launched, where the iconic arches were decorated and painted all across the nation. To uplift the spirit of the community as they battled the pandemic, positive messages were incorporated into the paint design of the Gapuras. INDONESIANippon Paint India worked together with the Paints and Coatings Skill Council (PCSC) and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Centre (TNSDC), to launch the PROceed Painter Training: RPL Certification, training 10,000 labourers across Tamil Nadu to become skilled painters. The aim was to equip these painters with professional credentials and skills to enhance their employability. After receiving 12 hours of training, the painters were then issued professional government certificates. Thanks to this initiative, Nippon Paint India helped provide alternative routes to higher education and empowered a segment of the local workforce to paint their way to a brighter future. INDIA Thank you, Nippon Paint, for sponsoring my cost of education and allowing me to focus on my studies without any financial worries. If Nippon Paint is organizing any CSR initiatives to help more people, count me in! I will be the first volunteer! Nippon Paint has helped me and I wish to use my capability to help someone in need too. Scholarship recipient of NPM Employees’ Children Scholarship Program MALAYSIA With the pandemic gaining a strong foothold in the country, Nippon Paint Malaysia took a step to make Malaysia a safer place by collaborating with Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Sabah. The initiative saw the hospital transform into a more sustainable, safe space as its walls were coated with Nippon Paint Virusguard, a paint that has 99.9% effectiveness against the COVID-19 virus. Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Collaboration As proponents for education for children, Nippon Paint Malaysia rolled out the NPM Employees’ Children Scholarship Program, to award their employees’ children with education scholarships. This initiative helped reduce Nippon Paint Malaysia’s Employees’ Children Scholarship Program their financial burdens as it saw 32 children pursue their dreams and prepare themselves for the working world.Nippon Paint Bangladesh donated US$5,870 (BDT 500,000) to support 1,000 painters during the pandemic. They also launched a month-long commodity scheme that provided 1,500 painters with daily food essentials with every purchase of food products, which allowed the painters to sustain their livelihoods. BANGLADESH Singapore has one of the highest aging populations in Asia – as such, a growing number of dementia patients is clearly a concern. One of the most helpful interventions to prevent dementia is engaging with the elderly and keeping them as active as possible in mind and body. With this in mind, Nippon Paint Singapore participated in two initiatives. Project Sphere was a four-year long collaboration with government housing agency HDB Singapore, during which volunteers helped elderly residents of HDB housing repaint and beautify their living spaces with Nippon Paint. The second project was a mural painting and art therapy initiative that took place at geriatric facility St. Luke’s Hospital. Together with social enterprise ArtSe, Nippon Paint Singapore decorated the centre’s day care centre walls and provided art lessons to elderly residents as part of their socialisation and interaction curriculum. SINGAPORE Thank you, Nippon Paint, for sponsoring my cost of education and allowing me to focus on my studies without any financial worries. If Nippon Paint is organizing any CSR initiatives to help more people, count me in! I will be the first volunteer! Nippon Paint has helped me and I wish to use my capability to help Scholarship recipient of NPM Employees’ Children Scholarship Program their financial burdens as it saw 32 children pursue their dreams and prepare themselves for the working world.As we move forward, we anticipate greater things in store for us. We hope that each and every one of you will continue to be inspired to keep on serving our communities while giving our best to customers. We’d like to hear from you! Please scan the QR code on the left to share your thoughts on this edition of the newsletter and what else you would like to hear from us. 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