Original Buff is Conservation Champion
20/07/2011
Holger Bismann, president of EOCA and managing director of Patagonia Europe, presented the Conservation Champion certificate to the company in recognition of its partnership with EOCA and its commitment to conservation. The award is granted to EOCA members who ‘go the extra mile’ to support conservation through EOCA and will now become an annual event.
Original Buff suggested that EOCA use 1% of the proceeds from Merino Wool Buff to fund three of the association’s 2011 projects in their entirety.
Holger Bismann said: “This is a step change in how member companies support EOCA, and demonstrates real commitment to and confidence in EOCA. We look forward to other companies following this bold lead.”
Jordi Clapés, marketing and communications manager for the Original Buff, received the award on behalf of the company. He said: “Working hand in hand with EOCA we feel is the best way to keep our balance with nature. We are very happy to be supporting these three projects through EOCA who offer us a simple way to channel our funds to projects making a real difference in the great outdoors.”
The chosen projects cover sustainable tourism in Iceland, conservation and restoration in Snowdonia, Wales, and Woodland and Red Squirrel Conservation in Cumbria.
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