< PreviousI n 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 of nearly 100 organisations and municipalities through volunteer efforts to benefi t the places where Bobcat employees live and work. On September 12, more than 1,000 employees in 12 countries across Bobcat’s global footprint participated in company-organised projects, volunteering thousands of combined hours. “As an organisation, we aim to create positive social impact to enhance the communities where we live and work, as well as benefi t our neighbours,” 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.” In Dobris in the Czech Republic, where Doosan Bobcat's headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are located, 179 executives and employees participated in activities including a city and forest clean-up project; bush and tree planting; fence painting and preparing a surface for a children’s playground. Volunteers used a fl eet of Bobcat equipment including skid-steer, compact track and wheeled loaders with various attachments to help in the projects making tough jobs easier, while increasing effi ciency and productivity. Employees of Bobcat's EMEA HQ take part in a city clean-up project. Bobcat's South Africa employees donated food items to schools. Representatives of the town of Dobris and community employees joined Bobcat staff in these volunteer efforts. The Mayor of Dobris, Pavel Svoboda, commented: “With so many people involved at once and with the equipment used, we can really conduct meaningful and impactful projects in a short period of time to benefi t 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 serving a combined total of 949 hours on behalf of their local communities. Their tasks included recycling projects, litter picking and a wildfl ower meadow restoration project, as well as various donation projects such as blood donation, food donations for charity organisations and money donations to fund local fi re 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 organisation in the communities where its employees live and work. A THOUSAND BOBCAT VOLUNTEERS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Employees across Bobcat’s EMEA region racked up thousands of combined hours in projects benefiting the places where they live and work CSR INITIATIVE 50 | OCTOBER 2023plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesCase studies Understand the planning and execution processes behind complex earthmoving, lifting and transport projects worldwide. Lists Shortlist your suppliers from the annual PMV Power Lists of the top OEMs, dealers and rental companies in the Middle East. KEEP UP WITH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRIES Subscribe now for unlimited access to PMV Middle East plantmachineryvehicles.com AN ITP MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION Discover more, new machines, new markets Special reports Explore potential markets and product applications through our country-focus and sector-focus reports. Insights Track technology trends to stay ahead of the curve. Expert advice Manage your operating costs with fleet management advice from experts.Next >