Press Release: Volvo Car Canada donates $5,000 and use of C40 Recharge to help keep Ontario Beaches Clean
Ontario – August 16, 2024– A Greener Future [AGF] is proud to announce its support from Volvo Car Canada with the use of a fully-electric C40 Recharge for our 2024 programming, with an additional $5,000 donation. This collaboration reflects Volvo Car Canada's commitment to sustainability and supports A Greener Futures' mission to preserve the environment through litter cleanups, education and events.
“We are proud to support A Greener Future as this partnership aligns with our commitment to sustainability and community impact,” said Julian Pastore, Retailer Experience & Sustainability Manager at Volvo Car Canada. “Together, we are driving positive change across Ontario.”
The Volvo Canada team and A Greener Future Team celebrating the Volvo C40 Donation. Photo Credit: Mara Mahmud, 2024
Building a Greener Future, Together
The C40 Recharge will serve as the primary vehicle for the Love Your Lakes program throughout the summer, allowing AGF's team to travel efficiently to clean-up sites across southern Ontario. The $5,000 contribution will directly support AGF's environmental initiatives, further strengthening their impact through litter clean-ups and education throughout the Great Lakes Region.
"Climate change is a pressing issue that demands collective action," said Rochelle Byrne, Executive Director. "Volvo Canada's support allows us to expand the actions we’re taking as an organization and make a more diverse contribution to a cleaner, healthier environment for Lake Ontario residents, beyond just picking up litter."
The AFG Volvo C40 Recharge will be travelling between clean-ups around southern Ontario from Hamilton to Kingston! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for A Greener Future on the road to our next litter cleanup!
"The C40 Recharge's fully electric motor minimizes our environmental footprint while allowing us to navigate the region efficiently and seamlessly. This not only supports our clean-up efforts but also sends a powerful message about the importance of sustainable practices," said Jessica, A Greener Future, Partnership Manager.
About Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
Volvo Car Canada Ltd. is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden. VCCL provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology, and training support to the 37 Volvo automobile retailers across Canada. For more information, please refer to the Volvo Cars Canada media website at: www.media.volvocars.com/ca/en-ca
Volvo Cars in 2023
For the full year 2023, Volvo Car Group recorded a record-breaking core operating profit of SEK 25.6 billion. Revenue in 2023 amounted to an all-time high of SEK 399.3 billion, while global sales reached a record 708,716 cars.
About Volvo Car Group
Volvo Cars was founded in 1927. Today, it is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world with sales to customers in more than 100 countries. Volvo Cars is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, where it is traded under the ticker “VOLCAR B”.
“For life. To give people the freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way." This purpose is reflected in Volvo Cars' ambition to become a fully electric car maker by 2030 and in its commitment to an ongoing reduction of its carbon footprint, with the ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
As of December 2023, Volvo Cars employed approximately 43,400 full-time employees. Volvo Cars' head office, product development, marketing and administration functions are mainly located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Cars' production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg and Shanghai (China).
About A Greener Future
Founded in 2014, A Greener Future is a non-profit organization whose mission is to work within local communities to promote environmental protection through organized litter cleanups, educational programs, and events. A Greener Future is committed to creating a clean, healthy environment for future generations. To learn more, visit A Greener Future at www.agreenerfuture.ca, on Instagram and Facebook.
Call to Action
While we've made remarkable progress, our work is not finished. Let's keep the momentum going! Join us for upcoming cleanups, spread the word about Love Your Lakes, and together, we can create a cleaner, healthier future for our lakes and communities.
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ABOUT A GREENER FUTURE
Founded in 2014, A Greener Future is a non-profit organization whose mission is to work within local communities to promote environmental protection through organized litter cleanups, educational programs, and events. A Greener Future is committed to creating a clean, healthy environment for future generations. To learn more, visit A Greener Future at www.agreenerfuture.ca, on Instagram and Facebook.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Katherine Roesler, Public Relations Manager
416-892-4187 |katherine@agreenerfuture.ca
Rochelle Byrne, Executive Director/Founder
705-791-5358 | rochelle@agreenerfuture.ca