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AMANDA HOLDEN KICKSTARTS GLOBAL’S MAKE SOME NOISE CAMPAIGN
Supported by Arco Professional Safety Services, British media personality and Heart Presenter, Amanda Holden ascended the iconic Blackpool Tower to officially begin Global’s Make Some Noise Campaign. This year marks the tenth instalment of the annual week of challenges, composed of the biggest and bravest trials so far.
With the guidance of working from height specialists at the UK safety company, Amanda began the week of challenges in Blackpool, where she then climbed to the very top of the landmark tower, which stands at 518ft, before hitting a celebratory buzzer to recognise the achievement.
This marks the third occasion that Arco has climbed the Blackpool Tower, previously capturing iconic 360-degree images of the annual Red Arrows flyover at Blackpool Airshow whilst attached to the summit of the structure. Returning a year later, Arco Professional Safety Services captured the moment the Red Arrows flew over with Wing Commander Adam Collins in August 2023.
After two previous successful climbs, Russ Edwards, Bartek Biela and Jack Ball, Training Instructors at Arco Professional Safety Services along with Steve Dawson,
BOLLÉ SAFETY EARNS GOLD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Bollé Safety has announced that its European division has been awarded a prestigious EcoVadis sustainability Gold Medal accreditation. This recognition places the company amongst the Top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in more than 175 countries worldwide, and underscores Bollé Safety's dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Part of the Bollé Brands group, Bollé Safety is the leading global brand in the PPE eyewear market with over 14 million wearers including construction and industrial workers across a number of sectors as well as first responders, military personnel, healthcare professionals, office workers and shooting enthusiasts across the world.
EcoVadis is a globally recognised and independent sustainability assessment platform that evaluates companies' environmental, social, and ethical performance. Achieving this accreditation demonstrates Bollé Safety's exceptional efforts in sustainability across various areas, including environmental impact reduction, ethical business conduct, and social responsibility.
Peter Smith, CEO of Bollé Brands Group and President of Bollé Safety, said: “We are delighted to receive the EcoVadis Gold Medal accreditation, which acknowledges the collective commitment of our team
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Training Manager at Arco Professional Safety Services, facilitated the ascent and guided Amanda safely to the top of the tower. As the lead instructor for this event, Russ was responsible for training Amanda in personal fall-protection equipment and working at height prior to the event and guided her up the tower, with Bartek capturing the event on camera.
The feat was broadcast live from 8am on Heart, with the Britain’s Got Talent judge completing the challenge by the 9am target.
Russ Edwards said: “Though this was the third instance that we’ve conquered the climb of Blackpool Tower, it’s always an incredibly exciting opportunity with some phenomenal views waiting for us at the top. This time we also had the added benefit of escorting Amanda to the top all while supporting a great cause, a privileged responsibility that we were proud to accept.”
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to sustainability. At Bollé Safey, sustainability is woven into the fabric of our organisation – looking to deliver on our trademark combination for performance, fit and comfort through an increasingly future-focused and sustainable lens. This accreditation is a testament to our dedication to making a positive impact and a significant step for many more exciting announcements to come.”
The EcoVadis Gold Medal accreditation adds to a growing list of sustainability initiatives and achievements from Bollé Safety and the wider Bollé Brands group, which launched an innovative new ESG strategy in early 2023. The new strategy underscores important commitments by the group such as reducing carbon emissions of each of its products by 35% by 2027, guaranteeing 100% of packaging will be eco-friendly by 2025, and ensuring 90% of its product ranges are eco-designed by 2027.
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