RBC staff clean up Xanadu beach site

Sun, Aug 25th 2013, 04:21 PM

Grand Bahama RBC Team Clean Up Popular Local Beach - RBC Royal Bank Freeport staff recently left their desks behind to remove litter from the sands of Xanadu Beach. Several bags of waste were collected in just a few hours by 15 RBC staff volunteers. Located close to town, Xanadu Beach is a popular spot. Visitors and residents frequent the beach to enjoy the scenery or take a dip in the water.  Jillian Rolle-Butler, Operations Support Officer, RBC Royal Bank, and leader of the volunteer team, explained, 'The clean-up effort was a success and had a positive impact on Xanadu beach. We just have to be better at keeping our shores free of debris.' Mrs. Rolle-Butler also expressed her hope that the activity will set a good example, and encourage others to do the same. (Photo courtesy of RBC for Barefoot Marketing) FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- RBC Royal Bank Freeport staff recently left their desks behind to remove litter from the sands of Xanadu Beach. Several bags of waste were collected in just a few hours by 15 RBC staff volunteers. Located close to town, Xanadu Beach is a popular spot. Visitors and residents frequent the beach to enjoy the scenery or take a dip in the water.
Beach cleanup is an important element in maintaining healthy oceans which provide a safe environment for marine animals. RBC is committed to protecting local ecosystems and preserving natural resources. Last year RBC donated $7.4 million to environmental charities around the world. This obligation to environmental sustainability is an investment in the future of the planet.
Jillian Rolle-Butler, Operations Support Officer, RBC Royal Bank, and leader of the volunteer team, explained, "The clean-up effort was a success and had a positive impact on Xanadu beach. We just have to be better at keeping our shores free of debris." Mrs. Rolle-Butler also expressed her hope that the activity will set a good example, and encourage others to do the same.
"As part of our corporate citizenship we recognise that we have responsibilities not only towards our customers, employees and shareholders but also to the countries and communities in which we operate", said Mr. Nathaniel Beneby, Market Head, Personal Banking, for The Bahamas, Cayman and Turks & Caicos Islands. He continued, "Our staff volunteers take pride in these activities and we were very encouraged to see the positive impact that this initiative has had on Xanadu beach."
The clean-up initiative was supported by the RBC Day of Service Grant. The grant encourages and supports employees who respond to a community need by volunteering their free time and efforts to various charities. In addition to their volunteer initiatives, the RBC Day of Service Grant provides financial assistance to the organisations employees opt to work with. These organisations cover a broad range including: social, cultural and environmental. RBC celebrated Volunteer Week earlier this year and in its honour, the RBC Day of Service Grant program was established.

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