Sustainability Report

At Albaad, we consider community involvement to be a cornerstone of our commitment to social impact. We believe that our responsibility extends beyond business operations, and includes a dedication to making positive contributions to the communities in which we operate. We maintain a dialogue with the local communities near our locations, while also contributing to them through volunteering with various organizations, providing monetary support and products donations.

Our monetary donations primarily go to initiatives focused on nurturing STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and encourage diversity in employment opportunities. Furthermore, we continued our longstanding tradition of donating products, such as baby wipes, household cleaning and disinfecting wipes, and personal care products, to various organizations upon request. Beneficiaries include Ukrainian refugees in Poland and displaced communities in Israel, affected by the war.

Our monetary contributions in 2024 totaled approximately NIS 350,000 to support non-profit organizations that assist individuals facing various challenges. We also donated products and equipment worth NIS 134,000, more than double the amount donated in 2023. Altogether, these contributions represent over 0.7% of our earnings before tax.

The company did not give out any political contributions in 2024.

Employee Volunteering in Israel

Albaad conducts two focused volunteer days each year in Israel, with each site contributing to a different community initiative. During 2024 we held a range of activities as part of Albaad’s broader social involvement efforts. Overall, 132 employees, an increase of 24% compared to 2023, participated in 432 hours of volunteering activities, representing a 16% increase from the previous year.



During the first phase of volunteering day in Israel, held in May, 61 employees volunteered across 4 different locations: employees from the non-woven factory carried out agricultural work at the “Edible Forest” near Kidron; the products factory employees performed carpentry work at the ecological garden “With Nature” in Gan Yavne, located at a boarding school for at risk youth; Dimona site employees renovated a garden for people with disabilities; and the Caesarea factory workers cleaned a famous local beach located near a historic Roman aqueduct.

The second phase took place in November and focused on supporting individuals living with mental illness, an area that is often perceived as less “attractive” for volunteers. Through the Enosh association, which operates centers for people with mental illness across Israel, they carried out activities adapted to the cognitive and physical abilities of the participants at centers located near our facilities. Activities included a music workshop and a mosaic workshop.

 

We believe that our responsibility extends beyond business operations, and includes a dedication to making positive contributions to the communities in which we operate

Ta’asiyeda – Industry and Knowledge

We maintain a long-term engagement with Ta’asiyeda, a non-profit educational association that allows students to conceive and implement innovative projects, crafting technology-based solutions for real-life challenges. This fosters hands-on learning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. Albaad sponsors educational programs in the fields of industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship for elementary school students. Our professional team support the program throughout the year, and members of senior management serve as judges in the final project competition. As part of this initiative, 10 classes from schools near the Massuot site in Israel visited the factory, where they were introduced to the full production processes – from initial planning through product completion and distribution, helping the students connect the products they use at home to real-world industrial processes.

“Big in Uniform”

Albaad adopts a group of individuals with special needs and accompanies them throughout their recruitment and volunteer service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Our involvement includes participation in key milestones such as the beret awarding, uniform presentation, and graduation ceremony. Employees from the Caesarea site and members of the company’s management take part in these events, demonstrating Albaad’s commitment to inclusion and community engagement.