Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the Great British Spring Clean 2026, as part of their social sustainability environmental strategy, with teammates coming together throughout March to collect litter and support their local communities.
The Great British Spring Clean, organised by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, is the UK’s largest mass-action environmental campaign, bringing together individuals, communities and organisations to improve local environments.
As part of the campaign, Sunbelt Rentals teams pledged to collect 100 bags of litter, working in partnership with local community organisations and alongside external volunteers to take part in clean-up activities between 16–29 March. Activities took place across multiple locations from Warrington to Dundee including local community spaces, green areas and locations surrounding their depots.
In total, 79 teammates participated, collecting 256 bags of litter, exceeding its original pledge and helping to create cleaner, safer spaces for the communities they serve.
Sunbelt Rentals’ involvement forms part of its wider approach to social sustainability, empowering employees to make a real difference in the places where they live, work and operate. By investing time, skills and support into local initiatives, the business enables its people to support the causes that matter most to them while delivering meaningful impact at a local level.
Lisa Kennedy, Social Sustainability Manager said:
“It’s been incredibly inspiring to see so many of our teammates roll up their sleeves and take on this challenge. Supporting our local communities and helping to keep shared spaces clean and safe for everyone to enjoy is something we’re really proud of.
We set ourselves an ambitious target of collecting 100 bags of litter, and while I wasn’t certain we’d reach it, the team has absolutely surpassed expectations. The enthusiasm and commitment shown has been fantastic, and I’m excited to see how this initiative can grow even further next year.”
One of the initiatives took place in Dundee, where Sunbelt Rentals supported a litter pick with St Fergus Primary School and donated 16 litter pickers, 24 pairs of gloves, 8 litter hoops and 25 high-visibility vests to help pupils continue caring for their local environment.
The initiative reflects Sunbelt Rentals’ belief that positive change starts with its people, with colleagues playing an active role in improving shared environments and supporting their communities.
