Leeds Building Society has agreed to adopt a mile-long stretch of waterways maintained by the Canal & River Trust in central Leeds.
The company is moving to a new headquarters by the river along the stretch of waterway that will benefit from the project.
The two-year adoption will see the contribution of the first year of GRAHAM, who acted as the prime contractor for the new headquarters on Sovereign Street.
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The one-mile stretch into central Leeds is located between the Wellington Place Footbridge and the Crown Point Bridge, and includes parts of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the Aire & Calder Navigation, waterways managed by the Canal & River Trust.
The partnership aims to maintain the historic lock gates at Granary Wharf, keep waterways clean by removing plastics and trash, plant wildflowers and install nesting boxes to help bring more wildlife to the central Leeds.
The trust offers communities and businesses the option of adopting a section of their local waterway; by 2025, he hopes that a quarter of the 2,000-mile-long inland waterway network will have passed.
Nick Young, Chairman of the Responsible Business Forum at Leeds Building Society, said: “We have placed reducing our environmental impact at the heart of our project to relocate our headquarters and our new building will be net carbon neutral and is rated” A ”for energy efficiency.
“So it’s fantastic to be involved in a project like this, which will not only protect this important green corridor, but also help us play a role in supporting our new local community.
Richard Hand, site manager at GRAHAM, added: “As a responsible and sustainable entrepreneur, we are committed to always protecting and improving biodiversity.
“Therefore, we are delighted to be working in conjunction with Leeds Building Society to help make a lasting impact on this important urban wildlife habitat which will no doubt encourage the local community to take a keen interest in the nature that flourishes in the area. city.
Nicola Christian, Business and Corporate Engagement Partner at Canal & River Trust, explains: “In Yorkshire alone, we care for 316 miles of canals and rivers, with one million people living within 1 million km from their local waterway.
“Over the past 12 months, people have had the chance to spend more time locally and have this fantastic free resource on their doorstep.
“Our adoption program is a chance for people to work in partnership with the Trust to take care of a stretch of canal with friends, colleagues or neighbors.
“It’s a great way to make a difference while enjoying the health and wellness benefits that we know spending time at the water’s edge brings.
“It’s great to see GRAHAM and Leeds Building Society supporting the local community with this adoption, what a wonderful way to celebrate your upcoming office move, a gift that will encourage employees who spend a large part of their day at their desks doing take a break and stay healthy. “
