Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has been named the Official Modular Energy Solutions Supporter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Games will see athletes compete in 19 sports at 14 locations, including the brand-new Aquatics Centre in Sandwell, all powered by Aggreko’s innovative temporary power solutions.
values-led approach
Aggreko’s appointment demonstrates its commitment to meeting the Birmingham 2022 Social Values Charter
Aggreko will be applying relevant experience from previous international sporting events, including the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Recognized for its values-led approach to business operations, Aggreko’s appointment demonstrates its commitment to meeting the Birmingham 2022 Social Values Charter, which puts the community at the heart of the Games.
modular energy solution
Aggreko will be providing a modular energy solution that has sustainability and legacy at its core, with the launch of several community projects aimed to educate and leave a long-lasting legacy of the Games, improving opportunities and skills for those living and working in the area.
This support includes running educational events on sustainability, enhancing understanding of sustainable technology and the energy transition, as well as nurturing STEM skills in local schools and not-for-profit organizations. These events will run before, during, and after the Games, with the first set offering local school children the chance of winning Birmingham 2022 tickets to attend the biggest sporting and cultural event to happen in the UK for a decade.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Aggreko looks forward to helping to deliver truly outstanding Games, as well as delivering world-class energy solutions"
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will see around 4,500 athletes from 72 nations and territories compete from 28 July until 8 August 2022. As the biggest event ever to be held in the West Midlands, it is expected to attract more than one million spectators to the city and have a global TV audience of 1.5 billion.
Robert Wells, Managing Director of Event Solutions at Aggreko said, “On behalf of everyone at Aggreko, we are delighted to be partnering with Birmingham 2022, and look forward to helping to deliver a truly outstanding Games, embracing the key objectives within the Games-Social Values Charter, as well as delivering world-class energy solutions."
Efficient and renewable temporary power solutions
“Not only will we deliver reliable, efficient, and renewable temporary power solutions, but we will also help educate the wider community on the energy transition and the skills and technology needed for this to succeed, helping us all to understand and become excited about the new horizons for sustainability.”
James Eade, Head of Energy at Birmingham 2022, said, “We are delighted to have Aggreko on board as they join us as our Official Modular Energy Solutions Supporter for Birmingham 2022. Aggreko are well-known for their experience in temporary power solutions and they have an enviable pedigree when it comes to multi-games events; they are the ideal partner to help deliver safe and sustainable Games."
zero-carbon games initiative
"In selecting a delivery partner, we saw that Aggreko’s low-carbon corporate roadmap dovetails neatly with our pioneering zero-carbon games initiative."
"We are looking forward to using some of Aggreko’s new power generation and storage technologies as well as developing innovative approaches to powering the Games, whilst still maintaining the highest levels of reliability.”
STEM skills
We must use exciting and engaging opportunities such as the Games to foster new talent in STEM subjects"
“In addition to their work on competition venues, Aggreko is committed to working with us on our community engagement activities, in particular focusing on nurturing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) skills within the local community."
"We must use exciting and engaging opportunities such as the Games to foster new talent in STEM subjects for the future benefit of our environment and well-being.”
Aggreko’s commitment and expertise
Commonwealth Games Federation Director Martin Reynolds said, “Having supported the previous two Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2014 and Gold Coast 2018, we are delighted that Aggreko’s commitment and expertise will once again power world-class competition at Birmingham 2022."
"We are proud that the Commonwealth Sports brand continues to attract world-leading organizations like Aggreko who share our vision.”
