Finance Minister Professor Edward Scicluna officially opened the new office of Western Union Business Solutions yesterday at the W Business Centre in Birkirkara. As one of the world's leading providers of cross-border business payments, Western Union Business Solutions helps businesses, of every size, to manage their international payments and their cash-flow.

With a current staff that has grown to twenty-five employees over the past year, the new premises provide an improved working environment for the team with room for future growth. The relocation also enables the company to continue its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint by following three principles: reduce, recycle and reuse. Every employee is encouraged to act responsibly to demonstrate that Western Union cares about the environmental impact it has as a company.Among the characteristics of the building are double glazed façades, energy saving lighting and facilities for the recycling of carton and plastic materials.

"We value our employees and strive to provide an inspiring and safe working environment for our staff to develop and grow. We are also mindful about the impact of our operations on the environment and this office will enable us to reduce our water and electricity consumption and offers recycling facilities - all contributing to reducing our carbon footprint. Western Union's commitment is to grow and contribute to the development of the Maltese economy. Since 2012, we have offered our services to over 1000 businesses inMalta who rely on us to execute their international payments." said Frederic Simon, Regional Vice-President of Western Union Business Solutions.