Liebherr USA Co. prioritizes community involvement and sustainability through employee sponsorship programs, events and initiatives led by the general manager of corporate responsibility.
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Alexandria Hobgood, general manager of corporate responsibility and sustainability, Liebherr USA Co.
With the growth in the U.S. market, giving back to the areas that have contributed to Liebherr USA's success is central to staying true to its values.
At its core, Liebherr is a family-owned company that prioritizes caring for the team it has built through industry and community-informed action.
Solid Foundations
Employees are a key factor of Liebherr's success in the United States and play an important part in supporting their communities from the ground up. With several sponsorship programs and organized efforts available for employees to take advantage of, Liebherr USA Co. fosters an environment for progress and empowers employees to make a difference.
Each year, personnel have the opportunity to support and improve their local communities through the employee sponsorship program, allowing employees to get funds allocated to help support non-profit organizations that are important to them. Over the years, this program has allowed employees to raise money and dedicate time to causes they are passionate about, whether it's supporting a local festival for autism awareness or raising money for a non-profit aiding cancer patients, according to Liebherr.
In addition to employee sponsorships and fundraising, multiple events are held throughout the year, spreading the word and giving employees the opportunity to participate as a team for a united cause. This has resulted in community cleanups, local Habitat for Humanity volunteer days and Red Cross blood drives. No matter the cause, what is central to the success of these events are employees coming together to help make a difference, according to Liebherr.
"Caring for our community and those in need is something Liebherr USA Co. embraces with deep dedication, whether it is through our employee sponsorship program or corporate sponsorships," said Alexandria Hobgood, general manager of corporate responsibility and sustainability, Liebherr USA Co. "We are proud to support the different organizations' efforts to make a tangible difference for our community in times of crisis."
Making Local Impact
In addition to efforts made by individual employees, Liebherr also has established initiatives to help foster a culture of progress in the United States.
Adopting the Corporate Responsibility Strategy created by the Liebherr Group, Liebherr USA Co. has established a general manager of corporate responsibility and sustainability to further invest in their effort towards responsible operations.
Alexandra Hobgood, who was appointed to the position in early 2024, plans to put her time at Liebherr to good use by analyzing how and where Liebherr USA Co. can reduce its environmental footprint and continue to positively impact surrounding communities. Through this commitment to responsible and sustainable action, Liebherr USA Co. aims to create a long-term impact and lead by example at a local level.
Laying the Foundation
Liebherr's journey toward positive action and supporting community initiatives is ongoing. One of the first things Hobgood did was establish a sustainability team across all Liebherr USA Co. locations. Building upon the motivation toward sustainable initiatives, members serve as a liaison to assist in implementing initiatives and advocating for local needs, according to Liebherr.
By using the sustainability team and their knowledge of each location, Hobgood can cater Liebherr's sustainability strategy to each of Liebherr's U.S. locations' resources and needs. It is through this collaborative relationship that Liebherr USA Co. employees are empowered to contribute and find purpose through sustainable action, according to Liebherr
"Giving back to communities and taking steps to become more sustainable is just the beginning," said Liebherr. "By enabling our employees throughout Liebherr USA and working towards accountable actions, our goal is to create a better future — for many generations to come."
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