Following are examples of the many ways in which Avery Dennison employees in more than 60 countries are using these strengths to continuously improve our sustainability performance, as well as the sustainability efforts of our suppliers and customers around the world.

Making a Sustainable Difference in the Communities In Which We Operate

• In 2006, our charitable giving contributions totaled $1.4 million, enabling a wide range of non-profit organizations to continue to provide life-enhancing services to those in need.
• Our employee giving campaigns in North America generate more than $1 million for United Way annually. In addition, many employees participate in community improvement activities during United Way's Day of Caring events across the country.
• In China, we are participating with Business for Social Responsibility in a pilot program to enhance local capacity to understand sustainability standards in our facilities.
• To instill a global mindset among the next generation of Chinese scientists, we have partnered with local universities to develop and sponsor research internships for promising graduate students.
• To further ongoing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) related research and exploration of new ways to apply RFID technologies in China, we recently donated a server to Fudan University's Auto-ID Labs. Joint cooperation on more extensive project to promote RFID technology in China is underway with the University.
• We are a sponsor of – and hold the worldwide rights to supply all tags and woven labels for retailers participating in – the Aid by Trade Foundation’s Cotton Made in Africa Project. This project provides a way for African farmers to compete in the global marketplace, while offering Avery Dennison customers a wide range of practical identification solutions. At the same time, the partnership is creating opportunities for sustainable cotton production in one of the poorest regions of the world.
• In Bangladesh, we sponsored a month-long “Be Independent” training program for local village women. Women in need learned cutting and sewing techniques that will help them build confidence and encourage their economic independence.