Staff at Fairbairn Private Bank have been feeling lucky
10 August 2012
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Staff at Fairbairn Private Bank were feeling lucky when the
bank's sustainability forum hosted a competition to judge who had
the 'greenest' fingers. As part of the Fairbairn Private Bank
sustainability forum's campaign to raise awareness of the
environment, each member of staff received a small plant pot with
four-leaf clover seeds. Staff had three months to nurture and
grow their seedlings into blossoming four-leaf clovers - the
best-looking clovers won prizes.
"We are committed to practising, encouraging and enabling
environmental sustainability throughout the bank. Not only do
we have a dedicated sustainability forum to help raise awareness,
but we are also sustainable in our day-to-day activities,"
commented Greg Horton, managing director.
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Paper, electricity and water usage is monitored and targeted on
a regular basis and this year all clients were encouraged to opt
for online statements and valuations rather than paper ones.
Fairbairn Private Bank also recycles print and photocopier toners,
old mobile phones, cartridges and used stamps (for local charity
funds) across all its offices. In addition, the staff recycle
all glass, aluminium, plastic, ring-pulls and vegetable matter,
including their teabags.
Horton continued, "Here at Fairbairn Private Bank, we recognise
that reducing our carbon footprint and being more mindful of the
environment is critical and it is also important to involve all our
staff in these important issues."
Fairbairn Private Bank's sustainability forum, which was set up
at the beginning of the year, serves as a platform to raise
awareness of sustainability among staff within the
organisation. Each quarter the forum introduces a new
campaign to promote awareness of different issues and how staff
manage their own impact by focusing on environmental issues,
understanding how each of them can reduce carbon emissions, and
promoting sustainable living. With offices in the Isle of
Man, Jersey, UK, Dubai and South Africa, the bank's aim is to have
sustainability at the forefront of staff's minds and allow each
office to work together to make Fairbairn Private Bank a 'greener'
organisation.
ENDS
Notes to editor:
About Fairbairn Private Bank
Fairbairn Private Bank operates a comprehensive private and
personal banking operation on behalf of a wide range of clients.
These include private individuals, non-trading companies, trusts,
governments and institutional investors. The gateways to its
banking, investment, trust and corporate services are through
offices in the Isle of Man, Jersey, UK, Dubai and South Africa. Its
specialist team of staff provide objective guidance and product and
service excellence from international finance centres around the
globe.
Fairbairn Private Bank is a member of the Old Mutual Group.
When referring to Fairbairn Private Bank - please ensure that
the company name is printed in full and not abbreviated.
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