When the 20th edition of the Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon takes place on October 23rd, several partners will actively help to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and not just behind the scenes. One of the most valuable is Linz AG, which is already in the starting blocks before the largest running event in Upper Austria.
During the marathon, the employees of the regionally anchored company are in top form in several respects: On the one hand, with their wide-ranging know-how, they ensure the supply of energy and water, waste disposal and the maintenance of traffic. On the other hand, around 200 people from the Linz AG team will lace up their running shoes themselves for the anniversary edition of the marathon classic. “Linz AG is proud to be a reliable partner to the largest running event in Upper Austria again this year,” says General Director Erich Haider. In view of the intensive preparations, he is certain that the 20th edition will be a complete success.
The Linz AG doesn’t just stop at the active support, but is also the name sponsor of the popular quarter marathon again this year.
Climate protection is not a sprint
It fits in well with the corporate philosophy that the Linz marathon has set itself an ambitious goal: the event is to receive green certification from the federal government by 2024. The road to get there is a long one, as there is a catalog of requirements comprising more than 60 points to be met. This ranges, for example, from the use of environmentally friendly types of paper to cooperation with regional partners. In the case of Linz AG, the latter is demonstrated in an exemplary manner. In order to promote sustainability as visibly as possible, one square meter of flowering area is planted per starter.
Source: Nachrichten
