Whether it’s tree planting, skydiving or even chili-eating contests, employees at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK are stepping up to a six-month charity challenge to support two life-changing causes.
Dubbed the Big Four, the challenge is bringing together SUEZ teams across more than 300 sites in England and Scotland to get moving and get creative to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support. The challenge, focused around the elements of earth, air, fire and water, runs until December. 
The project got a serious boost recently when members of SUEZ’s senior leadership team took on an 84-mile trek along Hadrian’s Wall, lasting four days, with the group tackling rough terrain and unpredictable weather.
The Big Four’s goal is to raise £100,000 through team-powered action. It builds on the success of 2023, when SUEZ teams raised over £145,000, including £15,000 from a C-suite cycle ride to Paris.
Partner charities have voiced their appreciation for this effort with British Heart Foundation’s Jemma Pegg saying that “support like this helps power the research that saves lives”.
“We can’t thank SUEZ teams enough,” she added, “There are currently 7.6 million people living with cardiovascular disease in the UK and Jemma said these conditions “are tragically causing one in four deaths.”
Flo McMullen of Macmillan Cancer Support said the whole organisation is incredibly grateful to SUEZ. “The number of people living with cancer is rising, and we can’t do what we do without partners like SUEZ.” According to figures, there are almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, with numbers expected to rise.
“The big charity events are a brilliant way to bring us all together to give something back and support two amazing charities that we know have been there for so many of our colleagues and their families, and the communities where we are based,” said SUEZ recycling and recovery UK CEO John Scanlon.
To support the campaign or learn more, visit https://suezuk.co/m/thebigfour.
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