corporate responsibility and charity Archives - Page 16 of 16

Second Stage “Yokohama Forever Forest” Planting Held in China

Yokohama Rubber reports more tree planting activities, this time in the People’s Republic. On Saturday October 17 some 250 people connected to three Yokohama plants in China attended a jointly-staged second-phase tree-planting ceremony as part of Yokohama Rubber's "Yokohama Forever Forest" project. Workers and their families from Hangzhou Yokohama Tire Co., Ltd. (production and sale of passenger car tyres), Yokohama Hamatitie (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (production and sale of sealants for passenger cars), and Yokohama Hoses & Coupling (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (production and sale of hydraulic hoses) joined Yokohama Rubber's overseas trainees and other representatives in the planting of around 2,400 seedlings of trees indigenous to the local area.

29th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Helping Meals on Wheels Battle Hunger in US

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Every day in the United States of America, one in nine senior citizens – an astonishing five million people – face the threat of hunger. And it is projected that 75 per cent more seniors will be facing the threat of hunger by 2025. In an effort to combat this disgraceful and growing problem, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) and the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) – the oldest and largest organisation in the United States representing those providing meal services to people in need – have announced a national partnership.

29th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Russian Nokian Workers Given Chance to Become ‘Village’ People

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Nokian tyres has unveiled its brand new housing complex built for workers at its factory in Vsevolozhsk, Russia. Known as ‘Hakkapeliitta Village’, the 167 apartments are located some ten kilometres from the plant and cover a total area of 10,300 square metres. The company has invested more than ten million euros into the project in the aim of attracting and retaining qualified staff at the facility; a Nokian press release explains that in exchange for a commitment to remain at the plant for at least seven years, employees can purchase an apartment within the complex for substantially less than the average market price.

28th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone Complete Auto Care Holds Student Video Contest

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(Tire Review) Firestone Complete Auto Care launched “Together For Life,” a student video competition aimed at addressing the issue of senior hunger in America. Ten finalists will be awarded a set of Bridgestone or Firestone tyres, and three winners will be awarded scholarships of $15,000, $10,000 and $7,500, respectively. "This contest is an opportunity to offer a unique point of view on this very serious issue," said Victoria Condell, director of public affairs for Bridgestone Retail Operations. "By engaging students, we hope to build awareness of senior hunger and inspire viewers to get involved to help solve this important problem."

23rd October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

David Bavaird and Gavin Marshall Launch Tyre Education for Schools Programme

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David Bavaird, director of Scrap Tyre Exchange, has created a programme called TEFORS (Tyre Education for Schools) designed to teach children how a tyre works, the importance of tyre safety and the benefits of tyre recycling. TEFORS programme was launched this week at Battle Hill Primary School in North Tyneside, whose programme has been sponsored by neighbouring North Eastern Tyre and Autocare’s (NETA) Silverlink retail outlet.

Gavin Marshall, managing director of NETA says they were delighted to be the first to commit to the programme: “North Eastern Tyres has outlets across the North East and we were thrilled to be invited to be the first to take up the opportunity of being the first sponsor of what looks like becoming a hugely successful scheme. TEFORS will bring to life subjects such as science, safety and green issues in the classroom and will allow us to play a much closer role within the community where our retail outlet sits. We are thrilled to be launching this with Battle Hill Primary School.”

20th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

A & A Tyres provide life-line to local school

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A & A Tyres in Cardiff, part of First Stop network of tyre dealerships, has come to the rescue of a local school who was at risk of losing one of its life lines, a mini-bus due to the increasing cost of running the vehicle. As well as replacing all the tyres on the mini-bus A & A Tyres is funding all of its maintenance which includes servicing, general maintenance and safety checks every eight weeks. The company has also offered to look after the rest of the school’s fleet of vehicles for a significantly reduced rate. This has enabled the school to keep the vehicle and ensure they are all safe-guarded for the future.

20th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

ATD Helping Remove Playground Barriers for Children

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(Tire Review) American Tire Distributors has partnered with non-profit Boundless Playgrounds to build a playground accessible to children with and without disabilities. The playground, which ATD is helping fund with a $100,000 donation, will be located in Huntersville, N.C., where ATD is based. ATD unveiled plans for the playground and announced an additional $70,000 in charitable gifts to two Charlotte-area human services agencies during its 20th annual American Tire Distributors Charity Classic, which this year crossed the $1 million mark in total funds raised for local non-profits.

7th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bibendum Opens Staffordshire Cycle Ways

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In what has been a busy week for Michelin’s corporate mascot, Bibendum turned up near the French manufacturer’s UK base to help promote the opening of a new £250,000 link in Staffordshire County Council’s cycle ways, which runs from Clayton in Newcastle-under-Lyme to near by the Michelin Sports Ground.

7th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli in Financial Times Sustainability Indices for 7th Year

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Pirelli has been confirmed in the twice-yearly review of Financial Times sustainability indices FTSE4Good World and STOXX, for the seventh consecutive year. The indices measure corporate performance in terms of respect for international standards of economic, social and environmental sustainability. British independent research provider Eiris, working for the Financial Times, evaluated corporate characteristics including: sustainable supply chain management, ethical behavior rules, means of prevention and management of risk, environmental impact management and relations with stakeholders. The review did not admit new companies to the Automobiles & Parts segment of the indices, continuing to include Pirelli as the only Italian company included in that segment.

22nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

National Offer Free Checks to Support Tyre Safety Month

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National Tyres and Autocare have announced plans to support this year’s Tyre Safety Month by offering customers free tread, pressure and general condition checks for their tyres. According to the company, National are supporting this year’s TyreSafe-initiated campaign to highlight the importance of well maintained tyres, particularly, tyre tread, with customer leaflets and posters in branch. National are also using direct communications with customers including emailers and vouchers urging them to check their tread and if in doubt to drop into branches for a free check.

Tony Neill, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “As a founding member of TyreSafe, National is highly committed to tyre safety and by offering these free checks, our customers can be confident that their tyres are performing correctly, especially during the autumn and winter months ahead.”

11th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Sponsors South African Tourism Training Programme

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Continental’s sponsorship of international football events has also yielded a new avenue for the company’s corporate activities. Just under a year before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Continental AG has initiated a special on-location tourism training programme.

4th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Farm Hosts Alignment Workshop for Dealers

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Many farmers do not realise the potential impact of correctly – or indeed incorrectly – aligned wheels, so Goodyear’s Farm team has made it their business to inform and educate the market through a day of workshop activities for the members of the Goodyear Farm Tyre Specialist Network.