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07/07/2008

BP Signs As London 2012 Partner

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BP is the latest Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games, it has been announced.

As the official Oil and gas Partner and London 2012's third Sustainability Partner, BP will be responsible for providing fuelling facilities for the vehicles required to keep the Games moving.

In addition, BP will provide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for catering, vehicle washing facilities and technical support services, including a system for tracking and reporting carbon emissions.

BP aims to support the Cultural Olympiad, building upon its long-standing and extensive arts, culture and educational programmes. Through touring exhibitions and outreach programmes, it is hoped that these initiatives will provide opportunities to promote and support the Cultural Olympiad across the UK.
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LOCOG Chairman Sebastian Coe welcomed the announcement: "From the moment the Olympic flag is handed to London, the eyes of the world will be on the UK. So I am delighted that we have the best of British Companies joining us on our journey to 2012 to deliver a truly memorable Olympic and Paralympic Games."

Tony Hayward, Group Chief Executive of BP, said: "The Olympic movement is founded on a belief in human endeavour and high performance, attributes which are at the heart of BP’s own agenda.

"As the UK's largest company with headquarters in London we want to support this momentous event which will also provide a unique opportunity to engage with our own large UK and global workforce, the millions of customers we serve each day and our existing partners in the arts, education and cultural arena."

Mr Hayward concluded: "Between now and 2012 we will be increasingly targeting our marketing and social engagement activities to reflect the building excitement around the Cultural Olympiad and the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

"We are looking forward to playing a significant part in making London 2012 the Games for everyone."

(JM)

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