6Community Engagement and Local Impact
GRI 3-3: Management of material topics
GRI 413-1: Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs
Cicor recognises the importance of fostering positive social, economic, and environmental impacts within the communities in which it operates. As a global organisation with strong local roots, Cicor is committed to contributing to the well-being and development of these communities through Group-wide principles and locally driven initiatives.
Community engagement is embedded in Cicor’s sustainability approach and aligned with the Company’s values and long-term strategy. Support for communities is provided at both Group level and through local initiatives implemented by individual entities. This decentralised approach enables Cicor to effectively address local needs while ensuring alignment with overarching sustainability objectives.
Cicor assesses community needs as part of internal evaluations at site level. Based on these assessments, targeted initiatives are identified and implemented by each entity, considering local social, economic, and environmental priorities. This approach ensures that community engagement activities are relevant, impactful, and responsive to local contexts.
Initiatives are aligned with Cicor’s commitment to responsible business conduct and aim to create shared value for communities and the Company. Activities typically focus on areas such as education, skills development, social inclusion, health and wellbeing, environmental protection, and supporting charitable and non-profit organisations.
In 2025, Cicor continued to actively support local communities across all regions in which it operates. Building on the initiatives identified and shared across the Group the previous year, Cicor further strengthened coordination, transparency, and sharing of knowledge related to community engagement.
Community initiatives include the following, among others:
- Support for educational institutions, training programmes, and youth development initiatives
- Sponsorship of local sports clubs, cultural events, and community activities
- Contributions to charitable organisations and social causes
- Employee volunteering and engagement in community projects
- Environmental initiatives at local level, such as clean-up activities and awareness campaigns
These initiatives reflect Cicor’s diverse operations and communities and are designed to address local needs while reinforcing social cohesion and long-term development.
Cicor tracks community engagement activities across its entities to ensure transparency, share best practices, and improve the effectiveness of its initiatives continuously. By monitoring the number, type, and focus of activities, the Company gains insights into its social impact and identifies opportunities to further strengthen community relationships.
Wings for Life World Run
In 2025, Cicor supported the Wings for Life World Run by participating as a Group across multiple locations and countries. 363 employees collectively took part in the global event, contributing to fundraising efforts dedicated to spinal cord injury research. Through broad international participation, Cicor combined physical activity with a clear social purpose, demonstrating strong cross-site engagement.
Clean Up Day
In 2025, Cicor participated in a Group-wide Clean Up Day initiative, with multiple sites engaging in local environmental clean-up activities within their surrounding communities. Employees collectively contributed to removing litter from public spaces such as riverbanks, roadsides and parks, supporting cleaner and more attractive local environments. The initiative reflects Cicor’s commitment to environmental responsibility beyond its operational footprint and highlights the importance of collective action in addressing local sustainability challenges.
Extra Mile Challenge
In 2025, Cicor teams participated in the Extra Mile Challenge, a multi-day endurance cycling event spanning several European countries. The initiative combined physical challenge with charitable fundraising, bringing together employees from different parts of the Group to support selected social causes. Over the course of the event, participants completed long-distance routes across varied terrain, demonstrating teamwork, resilience and cross-border collaboration.
Donations and Community Support
In 2025, Cicor supported a range of charitable organisations in the communities surrounding its sites through targeted donations and locally driven initiatives. These activities focused on social welfare, healthcare, mental health support and inclusion, reflecting the diverse needs of the regions in which Cicor operates. By supporting organisations that provide care, assistance and guidance to people in vulnerable situations, Cicor contributes to strengthening local community structures. These initiatives complement Cicor’s broader sustainability activities and underline the importance of social responsibility at a local level.