Hankook Tire Supports Clean Waterways Through Cumberland River Partnership
The tire maker's partnership with the Cumberland River Compact includes employee volunteer events & sponsorship of the annual Hellbender on the River fundraiser...
Hankook Tire has partnered with Nashville-based Cumberland River Compact, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River basin’s waterways. Hankook Tire’s support of the Compact underscores the company’s commitment to its local community and to driving forward sustainability initiatives around the world, company officials said in a press release.
Hankook Tire’s Impact on the Environment
“The Cumberland River flows through the heart of Nashville, the home of our North American headquarters,” said Rob Williams, president, Hankook Tire America Corp. “Our commitment to our local community extends to the environment, especially as we hone our focus on global sustainability. We are proud to partner with the Cumberland River Compact to make a difference throughout the coming year.”
To kick off the partnership, the Cumberland River Compact hosted an information session to further educate Hankook Tire employees on how to have a positive impact on protecting waterways. Through Hankook Tire’s partnership, employees will also participate in various volunteer efforts throughout the year, including a stream cleanup this month in North Nashville, noted the release.
Hankook Tire Sponsors Hellbender on the River Event
In addition, Hankook Tire sponsored the Compact’s flagship event, Hellbender on the River, an evening that featured live music and local food, celebrating the streams and rivers of the Cumberland River watershed. This year’s event took place on May 28 at the Platz at Neuhoff in Nashville and supported water stewardship in the Cumberland River basin.
“The Compact’s mission is to provide clean and abundant freshwater to the three million people and thousands of species residing in the Cumberland River basin,” said Meagan Hall, the Cumberland River Compact’s development and communications director. “Hankook Tire’s support of Hellbender on the River and participation in water stewardship events like stream cleanups and tree planting not only help critical work to be accomplished but also help to spread the word about the importance of caring for our local waterways.”
