AHEAD of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Antalis employees around the world walked a combined 176,852 kilometres as part of a charity challenge.
Between May 21 and June 14, 1,331 employees from across 10 countries took part in the event, organised by Antalis HQ, to walk as many steps as possible. The aim was to improve physical and mental health, strengthen team spirit, and raise funds for good causes.
The region to walk the most steps was Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE), whose 247 participants walked more than 49 million steps, equating to almost 37,500 kilometres. The team of 188 participants representing the UK and Ireland finished in fifth place, walking more than 33 million steps (25,300 kilometres).
Each country chose a charity to support, with the winning region CSEE raising €5,000 for RO Paralympics Team charity. Prostate Cancer UK was the chosen charity for the UK, with £846 raised, and Irish Antalis colleagues chose Alzheimers, for which they raised 500€.
Tim Longley, HR director UK and Ireland at Antalis, said, “With the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, it seemed an ideal time for colleagues across Antalis to get walking, get healthy and raise money for good causes. It also provided a bit of fun and healthy competition with our colleagues around the globe.”
