03.07.08
Fine values and dedication brings rewards to the Heat Beads® Company
Actively involved in supporting the community, Australian Char was publicly recognised when it was awarded the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Corporate and Social Responsibility Award. Manufacturer of the famous Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes, the company was also a finalist in the categories of Export, Employment, and Service Excellence.
A reputation for longevity, even temperature and endurance is synonymous with the Heat Beads® brand. These same qualities were reflected in the efforts of the Heat Beads® Hot Shoe Shufflers during the Oxfam Trailwalker event in March, 2007 when they trekked 100km in under 29 hours! Their stamina and dedication is evident in the timing alone.
Lee Gilmour, Managing Director of Australian Char, states that there is a culture of care embedded within the company’s core values. “ Our core values are an integral part of our business. They are fundamental to all we do, and our employees are committed to ensuring that all that happens on a day-to-day basis in the work environment is congruent with those values. They are reflected in the actions of our employees with regards to safety and consideration for others, and in the broader community through initiatives such as our support of the Oxfam Trailwalker and Triple R BBQ Day.â€
Organising the team of four, enrolling the entire company in the vision of the Trailwalker event, raising $18,000 for the work of Oxfam, the company’s sponsorship of the Triple R BBQ Day over many years, and Managing Director, Lee Gilmour’s own personal endeavours to ‘Save the Turtles’ in the Northern Territory, were all good examples of the company’s commitment to social responsibility.
Congratulations to the Heat Beads® team on this fantastic achievement, which proves the company is a socially aware organisation that is moving forward to the future, with fine values in place!
The Corporate and Social Responsibility Award was sponsored by Sita Environmental Solutions for the 2007 year.
