In recognition of its commitment to communities and sustainability across the globe, Doosan Bobcat (Bobcat) employees and members of its leadership team have been celebrating the company’s support nearly 100 organizations and municipalities through volunteer efforts to benefit the places where Bobcat employees live and work.
On 12 September, more than 1,000 employees in 12 countries across Bobcat’s global footprint participated in company-organized projects, volunteering thousands of combined hours.
“As an organization, we aim to create positive social impact to enhance the communities where we live and work, as well as benefit our neighbors,” said Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat CEO. “Our community engagement initiatives are a company tradition, and over the years, we have supported hundreds of organizations with thousands of volunteer hours all with the goal of creating a better tomorrow.”
Impactful community projects across EMEA region
In Dobris, in the Czech Republic, where Doosan Bobcat’s headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is located, 179 executives and employees participated in activities including a city and forest clean-up project, planted bushes and trees, painted fences and prepared a surface for a playground park. Volunteers used a fleet of Bobcat equipment including skid steer, compact track and wheel loaders with various attachments to make tough jobs easier, while increasing efficiency and productivity.
Representatives of the city of Dobris and community employees joined Bobcat employees in these volunteer efforts. The Mayor of Dobris, Pavel Svoboda, commented: “With so many people involved at once and the equipment used, we can really conduct meaningful and impactful projects in a short period of time to benefit all the residents and make our town an even better place. I am grateful for any helping hand.”
Projects varied across all 15 of Bobcat’s EMEA business sites and involved 407 employees that have served 949 combined hours. Their tasks were including recycling projects, litter picking and a wildflower meadow restoration project, as well as various donation projects such as blood donation, food donations for charity organizations, and money donations to fund local fire brigades.
Bobcat employees from around the world participated in the initiative, encompassing the Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, Latin America and Oceania regions. The global effort supports Bobcat’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments to community engagement, sustainability, and responsible growth as an organization in the communities where its employees live and work.
About Bobcat
Since 1958, Bobcat has been empowering people to accomplish more. As a leading global manufacturer of compact equipment, Bobcat has a proud legacy of innovation and a reputation based on delivering smart solutions to customers’ toughest challenges. Backed by the support of a worldwide network of independent dealers and distributors, Bobcat offers an extensive line of compact equipment, including loaders, excavators, telehandlers, compact tractors, mowers, attachments, parts and services and other equipment. The Bobcat brand is owned by Doosan Bobcat.
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