JLR makes its mark on the community
Warwick-based Jaguar Land Rover has become the first car manufacturer in the UK to achieve the CommunityMark, the standard of excellence for work in the community. The company is one of only four organisations to receive the award this year.
The car giant, which also has a base in Coventry, was awarded the accolade following the introduction of its investment in community programmes. Among these are five 'Education Business Partnership Centres', employee volunteering programmes, national educational initiatives and a wide range of community partnerships.
Last year, Jaguar Land Rover involved 15 per cent of employees in community projects and contributed £256,000 worth of their employee's time in volunteering.
Since its launch in 2008, only 38 UK companies have achieved the CommunityMark, which is endorsed by HRH The Prince of Wales.
Mike Wright, executive director of Jaguar Land Rover, said: "Jaguar Land Rover has a well established community programme across the UK, with a particular focus on the areas surrounding our operating facilities. Each year hundreds of our employees get involved in their local communities and take part in educational, environmental and charity projects.
"Becoming the first car manufacturer to achieve the CommunityMark is excellent news for those employees and of course, exceptional external recognition for Jaguar Land Rover."
