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The Timberland Company Celebrates Earth Day's 35th Anniversary with 125 Global Community Service Projects

Submitted by: The Timberland Company

Categories: Environment

Posted: Apr 22, 2005 – 12:00 AM EST

 

More Than 5,000 Employees, Partners and Consumers Generate 30,000 Service Hours To Benefit Communities Across the World

STRATHAM, NH - Today, more than 5,000 Timberland employees, business partners and consumers are volunteering in community service projects in 24 countries to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Earth Day. The combined day-long projects will generate approximately 30,000 hours of service, benefiting more than 125 communities worldwide.

"Across the globe, people are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Earth Day by making a positive impact on the environment and their communities," says Jeffrey Swartz, President and CEO of The Timberland Company. "As a company committed to the ideas of civic engagement, partnership and sustainable change, we're excited to be a part of this worldwide effort to protect our planet."

Timberland believes that companies and individuals have the power and responsibility to create meaningful impact in the communities in which they live and work. This passion has resulted in a long history of strengthening communities through service projects and local involvement, especially during Earth Day. Timberland's Earth Day activities address a range of pressing social and environmental needs across the globe. The completed projects will benefit local schools, parks, social service organizations and environmental agencies.

Timberland's Earth Day service projects in the U.S. and in other countries include:

  • Epping, New Hampshire - Education: Working with high-school students to construct an outdoor classroom and water-testing station along the lakeside at their school.

  • New York, New York - Beautification: Planting a community garden and revitalizing the surrounding area in South Bronx.

  • London, England - Preservation: Cleaning up litter along the banks of the Thames River.

  • Toronto, Canada - Restoration: Painting and planting trees and flowers in a North Toronto park.

    Timberland has established numerous programs that aid in creating positive, sustainable change in communities throughout the world. For more information about Timberland's commitment to corporate social responsibility, please visit www.timberlandserve.com.

    About Timberland
    Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland® products are sold worldwide through leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland® retail stores. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.

    • For more information, please contact:

    Kate King Timberland
    Phone: +1-603-773-1379
     

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