Charter Hall is focused on our energy efficiency and reducing our carbon footprint, as part of our pathway to net zero emissions and contributing to Australia’s commitment to climate action under the Paris Agreement in 2015.
We have partnered with WWF in Earth Hour to raise awareness and now we are extending our partnership with WWF and Solar Buddy to provide a volunteer opportunity to provide solar lights to schools, children and families living in remote areas of Papua New Guinea.
The solar lights are delivered unassembled, and the fun comes in putting them together and learning meaningful lessons about energy poverty and renewable energy at the same time. You assemble the lights in a hands-on, engaging activity in your own offices.
We’ll provide you with how-to printed and video resources as well as information kits. You can also write and attach personalised messages to the recipients of the lights!
The children in these communities often do not have electricity in their homes and schools. These handy solar lights, which can be charged by simply leaving them out in the sun, will provide many hours of light for these children to live and study by. The solar lights also replace carbon-intensive, toxic kerosene lamps.
WWF-Australia and SolarBuddy are working together to collect and deliver these lights to rural communities in Papua New Guinea. We aim to provide safe, reliable and innovative solar energy solutions to the PNG communities who suffer from the limiting effects of energy poverty. We believe that renewable energy has the ability to change lives forever, providing future generations with the opportunity to reach their full potential.
At the same time, this Solar Light program aims to let Aussie school kids learn about energy poverty, and how renewable energy can change the lives of those disproportionately affected by climate change. Your participation will also help subsidise the costs for more Aussie school children to take part in this activity.
Join your colleagues in finding out more about WWF and Solar Buddy programs and assemble solar lights for marginalized communities in Papua New Guinea experiencing energy poverty.
You can also write and attach personalised messages to the recipients of the lights!
Please enrol here for your relevant office (Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane) - a separate event will be held in each office.
Note that Perth has a separate Benojo event to accommodate the time zone difference - please CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR PERTH.
If you have any queries, please contact Christina Hughes at christina.hughes@charterhall.com.au