In Malta, HSBC joined a number of organisations to mark World Environment Day, with various activities and events aimed at keeping up the momentum that has been achieved in relation to environmental awareness in Malta.

World Environment Day is celebrated worldwide on 5 June. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

On Friday HSBC employees participated in a Dress Down Day to collect funds to be used for environment projects under the HSBC Cares For The Environment Fund (HCEF).

Staff members had the opportunity to attend the special screening of the Planet Sea Productions documentary Journey into the Depths of the Mediterranean at the Eden Cinema Complex in St Julian’s. This documentary was launched a few months ago and was sponsored by the HCEF together with the Ministry responsible for the Environment and Malta Environment and Planning Authority in collaboration with Forestals. Copies of the film were distributed to all state, church and private schools in order to

raise environmental awareness among the public.

This documentary offers a visual experience of marine life found in the seas around the Maltese archipelago. In the

documentary over a hundred

living creatures are beautifully

captured.

HCEF will also support activities on a national level through its participation in the Echo environment fest organised by the Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment to be held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June. The aim of this event is to provide the general public with environmental information through interactive stands, material and discussion. There will also be live performances, animators, games and food. The HCEF will have an informative and colourful stand promoting its initiatives and commitments.

“Our activities strive to promote the idea of individual and collective action in favour of sustainable development,” said Shaun Wallis, HSBC Malta’s CEO. “We need to continue challenging attitudes and behaviour on environmental issues and to advocate partnership, for a better, safer and prosperous future.”