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BOSS Today #58

ACS group celebrates winning the Bradford

Means Business Sustainability Award

n a remarkable achievement, ACS
IGroup has been awarded the Bradford
Means Business Sustainability Award.
As the UK progresses towards a future
of net zero and Bradford remains
committed to becoming a city of clean
growth, ACS Group stands as a shining
example of sustainable business
practices.
The company’s unwavering
dedication to minimising From left to right: Rebecca Hart, Rachel Debski, Paul Jacklin, Sacha Jones.
environmental impact has been at the and dedication our team have for recognition will no doubt motivate
forefront of its operations. Recent sustainability and responsible us to keep pushing the boundaries
efforts have seen ACS Group intensify business practices right here in our and making a positive impact on our
its focus on reducing and offsetting own backyard.” local environment and community.
carbon emissions, taking significant He added: “Whilst we have always Thank you, Bradford Means Business
strides towards a sustainable future. been environmentally conscious, Awards, for this incredible honour!’’
Tom Taylor, ACS Group’s back in 2021 we made the decision The award reinforces the
Sustainability Manager, said: “We that we wanted to become leaders company’s steadfast commitment
are absolutely thrilled to receive the of environmental change within our to sustainability and serves as
Sustainability Award! Winning this industry. inspiration to create a brighter,
accolade in our local community And so, we set ourselves some greener future for all. Together, ACS
means so much to us as it’s a really ambitious targets and our Group remains dedicated to making a
testament to the genuine passion journey to net zero began. This meaningful difference in the world.

Marathon world record smashed in

‘Beat the Boss’ challenge!

n Sunday 23rd April, Shane Owen, Sampson, to cancer on the 28th July of which will be a big help to the
OHamelin Brands UK Ltd Channel 2021. The costume that Shane ran in ICR - supporting discoveries to
Sales Manager, successfully secured was named in memory of Eddie and defeat cancer. Donations are being
the world record for ‘fastest marathon has been inspired from the fact that collected via their JustGiving page:
dressed as a book (male)’. Shane took Hamelin Brands is Europe’s largest https://www.justgiving.com/
on this challenge to raise funds for the manufacturer of Exercise Books. fundraising/hamelin-brands2023
Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). Shane is a seasoned runner, but this
Last year, Philip Beer, Managing was the first time he had attempted
Director, secured the world record for to run London marathon, let alone
‘fastest marathon dressed as a book in a costume! Following his triumph,
(male)’ in just 5 hours 34 minutes Shane is delighted to have set a new
and 31 seconds. It was a tough record world record but was quick to add that
to beat and a close call right up until he is happy to pass the baton, and
the finish line, but Shane crossed in the costume, back to Philip to have a
5 hours 19 minutes and 15 seconds, further attempt and raise more funds!
setting a NEW world record! Shane and his colleagues are grateful
The drive for the attempt came for the support received and the very
following the loss of a colleague, Eddie generous donations received so far, all

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