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London Stock Exchange today introduced 60,000 bees to their new home in hives situated on the roof of its Paternoster Square headquarters.
Aimed at encouraging the growth of the urban bee population in the UK, the initiative is in a partnership with award-winning social enterprise, The Golden Company. Based in East London, the company works with young people to develop viable business that produces, markets and sells honey and honey based natural cosmetics.
Xavier Rolet, CEO of London Stock Exchange Group said:
“I am delighted that this new project will both help support local young people, as well as encouraging the development of the dwindling urban bee population in the UK.
“As a cornerstone of the City’s financial community we view London Stock Exchange Group’s role in supporting and developing the community around us as necessary and vital. This is the perfect example of community and business working together.”
Ilka Weissbrod, Director of The Golden Company said:
“We are delighted to be working with the London Stock Exchange on this project. The bees on the roof will be looked after by our ‘Bee Guardian’s’ together with members of London Stock Exchange staff and we are looking forward to seeing the bees settle in their new home.
“Partnerships like this are a vital part of supporting the work we do with young people and encouraging sustainable enterprise, whilst also helping to keep London’s bee population strong.”
The introduction of the hives are part of the Group’s annual ‘Green Up’ week where employees are actively encouraged to participate in the communities in which the business operates. Staff will have the opportunity to help care for the bees and engage actively with The Golden Company and its volunteers.
