RECORD NUMBERS OF BUSINESSES HELP CLEAN UP
Record numbers of businesses shrug off financial blues to help Clean Up
Media Release 24 February, 2009
More than 365 businesses across Australia are today taking part in the biggest ever Business Clean Up Day.
In Sydney, former Prime Minister Paul Keating joined with Clean Up Australia Chairman Ian Kiernan AO and business leaders to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Clean Up event on Sydney Harbour.
Speaking at the business breakfast at Customs House in Sydney, Mr Keating outlined his vision for Sydney Harbour, while Mr Kiernan emphasised the importance of businesses developing sustainable practices, particularly during the global financial crisis.
“A record number of businesses are taking part in Business Clean Up Day today, which is a reflection of the good sense many businesses now have to introduce environmentally sustainable practices in their operations,” Mr Kiernan said.
“Taking steps to have a green office helps a business to save money. Focusing on not just the profit bottom line but also contributing toward environmental improvements with the community helps to make happier, more productive employees as well.”
Mr Kiernan also highlighted the role of McDonald’s in ensuring Clean Up Australia got off the ground and them make it to its 20th anniversary.
“McDonald’s gave Clean Up Australia its start when no one else would back in 1989. It demonstrated corporate social responsibility well before it was fashionable to do so.”
Taking environmental action is not only socially responsible but it also makes business sense.
Business Clean Up is designed for Australian businesses as a great opportunity to help improve the quality of the environment and work towards reducing waste - as well as being a great team building exercise.
For further information contact Alana Mew, 0423 377 567
