A braskem, Renner, Coca-Cola FEMSA Brazil It is Fitesa Braskem and Renner have established a partnership to help healthcare institutions. Together, they will donate 600,000 protective masks and 83,000 hospital gowns to institutions in RJ, RS, SC and SP. Braskem donated thermoplastic resins, which Fitesa transformed into non-woven fabric and delivered to Renner to develop the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) models. The manufacturing of the materials was carried out by clothing manufacturers that are Renner suppliers. Coca-Cola contributed to the process with logistics and delivery of the PPE.
“Covid-19 poses a challenging situation for our society and we believe that unity is a fundamental part of overcoming this moment,” says Jorge Soto, Braskem’s Director of Sustainable Development.
“The situation demands dialogue, transparency and serenity, as we all have to overcome a common enemy, which is the coronavirus and the economic crisis caused by the fight against the disease,” says Fabio Faccio, CEO of Lojas Renner.
“We understand that our products and the PPE produced with them are essential during the pandemic, and making them available to health entities has become a priority issue in our operation,” says Silverio Baranzano, CEO of Fitesa.
“Coca-Cola FEMSA Brazil’s mission is to generate social well-being in the places where it operates. It is very gratifying for us to be able to participate in this solidarity and collaborative action between large companies, offering one of our greatest strengths, which is our distribution,” emphasizes Ian Craig, CEO of Coca-Cola FEMSA Brazil.

