Team members from the company’s Wales & West Midlands region challenged themselves to cover 40,075km (the earth’s circumference) in just 80 days, while hosting numerous special events to raise money for their chosen charity partners.
Colleagues walked, ran, cycled and rowed their way across the globe, logging their collective mileage as they went, with clients, customers and other industry partners also contributing to the target.
Teams from sites across the region also held themed global cuisine events, bake sales, afternoon teas, raffles and a sponsored football match to raise vital funds. In total, the challenge participants logged 2,432 activities and clocked up 46,212 km.
The fundraising campaign culminated in a charity dinner night where ESS chefs prepared a three-course meal while guests had the opportunity to enter a raffle and silent auction.
The Army Benevolent Fund is the army’s national charity for soldiers, former soldiers and their families. The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity for all serving and former members of the RAF and their families.
Gabbi Walker, relationship and contract governance manager at ESS, commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled that we successfully completed our ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Challenge – and even more delighted with the money raised.
“It’s been an incredible journey, with our teams demonstrating tireless dedication, generosity and creativity in their fundraising efforts. It’s a phenomenal achievement and a true testament to the power of teamwork and shared purpose.”
ESS says it is committed to delivering social value to the communities it operates in as part of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Social Promise to positively impact the lives of one million people by 2030.