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Bupa supports global environmental initiative
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Bupa Australia, which operates under the trusted and respected brands, MBF, HBA, Mutual Community and ClearView, will demonstrate its commitment to the environment by taking part in Earth Hour for the fourth consecutive year.
Earth Hour will take place on Saturday, 27 March at 8:30 pm, and is run by the World Wildlife Foundation.
Bupa Australia Managing Director, Richard Bowden, said the company's participation in Earth Hour was in line with its focus on supporting environmentally sustainable practices.
"We are pleased to be involved in this global initiative that encourages people to make a healthy contribution towards the environment by reducing their carbon footprint," Bowden said.
"As a leading healthcare provider we are always looking at ways to improve the health of our members and we are proud to extend this focus to also care for the health and wellbeing of our planet."
On Sunday 27 March Bupa's retail outlets and corporate locations are planning to switch off all non-essential lights nationwide in support of the event. Additionally Bupa will encourage all employees to personally participate in the initiative by switching off lights in their homes.
This year's participation in Earth Hour is in line with Bupa's commitment to be a sustainable business.
"At Bupa, we encourage our people to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate, and we are on an ongoing journey to minimise our impact on the environment," Bowden said.
In support of this year's event, Bupa will provide every employee across Australia with a reusable 'Keepcup' to significantly reduce the number of polystyrene, plastic and paper cups used across office locations.
The company's intranet also features an educational site that provides Bupa people with practical tips regarding how to live greener around the office and at home.
In addition to participating in Earth Hour, Bupa people support the environment via a workplace giving charity partnership with the Australian Conservation Foundation.
* Bupa Australia operates the trusted and respected brands MBF, HBA, Mutual Community and ClearView
