Konica Minolta joins C-19 Business Pledge

Former Cabinet minister, Rt Hon Justine Greening, has launched the C-19 Business Pledge with entrepreneur David Harrison to encourages businesses to join the coronavirus effort by pledging to help their employees, customers and communities across Britain get through the crisis. It is targeting not just the immediate challenges of coronavirus, but also the challenges of recovery. It comes after Justine received a huge response from businesses getting in touch with her and willing to be part of a national effort.

The initiative has already received the backing of employers representing over 300,000 staff and students. As well as Konica Minolta, they include BP, Everton Football Club, National Grid, DLA Piper, Severn Trent Water, global publishing firm Emerald Group and Experian. Also on board are investment companies such as True Potential, Yorkshire-based Sewell Group and law firm Shoosmiths.

Employers who sign up to the pledge give their backing to three main objectives built around employees, customers and communities. They will also publish clear and simple advice for customers and help communities in Britain through the epidemic. 

‘With the future of many employers hanging in the balance and incredibly tough times unfolding in sectors across the UK, businesses face many incredibly difficult decisions,’ said Greening. ‘But those companies who are able to, can have a huge role in battling the impact of coronavirus and make a real difference in these uniquely challenging times.

‘In spite of everything, lots of businesses have already shown amazing initiative and commitment to helping people affected by coronavirus. The C-19 Business Pledge is all about encouraging as many businesses as possible to get involved and then helping them do that faster and better by sharing all the great work that’s already been done. The early response has been incredible, and I’ll do everything I can to help to connect up British business to play its role,’ concluded Greening.

For more on the C-19 Business Pledge, visit www.c19businesspledge.org