A pub company, a brewer and a waste management firm combined forces to take part in a clean-up operation at Cannock Chase.
Staff from Punch Pubs & Co, Molson Coors Beverage Company, both based in Burton upon Trent, and Biffa were among 100 volunteers who collected 73kg of waste from the beauty spot in August.
All three companies are working to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment for future generations.
Punch Pubs’ Strategic Corporate Affairs & ESG Lead, Jon Dale, who helped organise the clean, said he was “incredibly proud” of those who showed up and demonstrated their commitment to driving change and protecting the area of natural beauty, which is managed by Staffordshire County Council.
He added: “I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who not only took part but who also worked hard to make this event happen. At Punch, ESG has become an increasing area of focus, and this is a fantastic example of our industry joining forces with communities to protect our three Ps: People, the Planet, and Pubs.”
Ashley Robinson, National Account Manager at Molson Coors Beverage Company, said: “Reducing waste is a huge priority for us at Molson Coors but we know we can’t achieve our waste reduction goals by working alone – which is why we’re always keen to foster collaboration among businesses and consumers alike.
“We’re proud to have achieved zero waste to landfill at all our production sites already but through initiatives like the woodland clean we can bring together local businesses and the community to create a sustainable future for everyone and encourage more environmentally friendly behaviour in the future.”
Biffa volunteers came from various offices across the business.
Corporate Account Manager Liam Woods added: “Looking after the environment is a key part of what we do, whether that’s helping homes and businesses recycle more, creating renewable energy from waste or growing our fleet of net zero vehicles.
“We also love to get involved in community clean-up projects like this. Litter not only looks unsightly, but it’s also a threat to wildlife and prevents perfectly good materials like plastic and glass from being recycled.
“Earlier this year we worked alongside Punch on a beach clean-up in Cornwall, so we were delighted to roll up our sleeves once more and help preserve the natural beauty of Cannock Chase for everyone to enjoy.”
Cannock Chase MP Josh Newbury and members of the community were also involved with the clean.
After the exercise, participants gathered at The Hen House pub in Cannock, which is run by Management Partner and current Punch Pubs Sustainability Champion Mike Lenthall.
