BP Set To Fuel Glasgow 2014 Games
BP has been announced as the latest Official Partner for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, providing advanced fuels for the Games vehicles, as well as supporting Team Scotland and Team England throughout the competition.
The Partnership with Glasgow 2014 will see BP launch a mentoring scheme for 65 young people aged between 17-21 to help give them the chance to develop skills that will help make them more employable.
The oil and gas company will also join in on a number of projects in their local communities as part the Glasgow 2014 partnership and the Games legacy.
The Games will take place in Glasgow from 23rd July to 3rd August 2014 and will feature 6,500 athletes and officials from across the 71 Nations and Territories of the Commonwealth.
Lord Smith of Kelvin, chairman of Glasgow 2014, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome BP into the Glasgow 2014 sponsor family as a company with such a strong global brand, but with roots that are firmly in Scotland.’
‘This is an exciting partnership and with BP’s successful track record in supporting sport, we are looking forward to developing some exciting opportunities with them from now until Games time.’
Trevor Garlick, BP North Sea regional president, commented: ‘BP is a major employer and investor in the North Sea and is committed to continuing its long history of supporting the wider communities in which it operates. We are pleased to be contributing to what will be a fantastic festival of sport.’
Jessica Ennis-Hill, London 2012 Olympic gold medallist added: ‘It is fantastic news that BP is to be a partner for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. It is important to the organisations as well as the athletes that such strong brands are there to give their support.’
