Sber is expanding its environmental volunteer program with a focus on waste collection and sorting under the banner of Clean Games. The bank announced that it will act as the general partner for Russia’s leg of the Eurasian Cleaning Cup, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to sustainable community projects. [Source: Sber press service]
The competitions are set to unfold across parks, woodlands, and coastal areas from April 20 to 29. An estimated 130 matches are expected to take place across the spring season in Russia, drawing volunteers from many regions to participate in hands-on cleanup efforts. [Source: Sber press service]
According to Tatyana Zavyalova, Sber’s Senior Vice President for Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives, the bank has backed Clean Games for three consecutive years. She also noted that Sber would take part in the Arctic Cleanup Cup for the first time this coming summer. [Source: Sber press service]
Zavyalova highlighted the importance of environmental support for northern regions, stressing that one major climate risk is the risk of permafrost thaw and the potential damage this could cause, a concern tied to 2050 in the latest forecasts. Expert analyses suggest that the economic impact could reach up to five trillion rubles as climate effects unfold. [Source: Sber press service]
She further explained that broadening the tournament’s geographic footprint enables more volunteers to join the effort and contribute meaningfully to local ecosystems. [Source: Sber press service]
Key events within the spring Cup will run in Astrakhan, Vologda, Krasnogorsk in the Moscow region, Makhachkala, Omsk, Ufa, and additional cities. Participants will have access to creative master classes and exams featuring award-winning drawings from the Saving Together educational platform. The bank will also sponsor a contest to spotlight the most interesting finds unearthed during the games. The brightest entries will make an expert shortlist, and the final winner will be chosen by online voting and awarded a prize. [Source: Sber press service]
Sberbank stated that anyone can join the championship and help improve their local environment. Interested participants simply locate their city on the event list, register on the official site, and arrive at the designated location at the scheduled time. [Source: Sber press service]