Securitas reports on the company’s first ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
It’s part of a government initiative designed to encourage exercise and minimise a firm’s carbon footprint. Staff were offered the opportunity to hire a bike at a tax-free rate to be used for commuting to and from work, plus personal use during evenings and weekends. Some 99 employees signed up to the scheme, representing over £60,000 of bikes and cycle equipment.
Security officer Andy Faragher, one of the first to sign up, said: “The Cycle to Work scheme has given me the opportunity to buy a quality bike that I simply wouldn’t have been able to afford otherwise. It really is a great idea and has proved very popular amongst many of my colleagues.”
The scheme, launched on September 8, marked the beginning of the virtual ‘Tour of Securitas’ five-day event which saw over 800 officers and support staff cycling on static bikes to raise over £3,000 for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Valerie Dale, HR Director for Securitas, said: “It’s great that so many people have signed up for the scheme. Not only is cycling a great way to keep fit, it’s just one small change in lifestyle that can make a big difference to the environment and I’m proud Securitas is doing its bit to promote a greener, cleaner future.”
