CIBC FirstCaribbean cleans up

(CNS): CIBC FirstCaribbean and CIBC Bank & Trust broke the record this weekend for the highest ever number of representatives of one organisation to take part in the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Earth Day Roadside Clean Up. 130 volunteers represented the bank, including employees and their families, for the 16^th occasion of the annual event, which attracted 1500 volunteers altogether. 2013 is the fourth year that the bank has supported the clean up, both as a sponsor and a participant, with its volunteer numbers increasing every year. 

“We are pleased to support the Chamber’s Annual Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up initiative, and so proud of our members of staff and their families who step up each year to volunteer their time,” said Mark McIntyre, Managing Director of CIBC FirstCaribbean Cayman.  He added, “We look forward to this event every year, not only because we believe it is our corporate and social responsibility to keep our beautiful island clean but also because the event is a great team building effort for our bank family and of course an opportunity to socialise. We commend the Chamber of Commerce for promoting pride in our environment and encouraging the community to keep Cayman clean.”

“CIBC FirstCaribbean is an outstanding supporter of the Chamber’s Annual Roadside Clean Up as part of the island’s Earth Day activities,” said Wil Pineau, Chamber of Commerce CEO.  “This year’s group of 130 volunteers distinguished the firm as the largest single local participant in the campaign, and represented the third consecutive year that the organisation has achieved the highest total number of volunteers at the event.  This achievement demonstrates a remarkable level of corporate social responsibility in this community-based activity, and we thank CIBC FirstCaribbean for their continued support, and for leading by example.”