Banco Sabadell’s participation in the Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker charity race is part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, the goal of which is to contribute to sustainable development and the wellbeing of the communities in which the Bank operates. The Bank believes that the fight against climate change and poverty are two of the most significant challenges of our times, and it is therefore committed to supporting initiatives that help to address them.

This year’s Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker takes place on 6 and 7 April. It is a great charitable challenge whose goal is to combat inequality caused by climate change. Throughout the weekend, Girona’s ‘Via Verde’ or Green Way will be full of people walking for a good cause. The #TrailwalkerSabadell teams of people from the Bank will be there, showing once again their solidarity, companionship and social engagement.

The Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker is the largest team walking sporting event. The challenge is to cover 100 kilometres in 32 hours, 55 kilometres in 16 hours or 10 kilometres in 4 hours and to accumulate steps to address the effects of the climate crisis.

Image of the Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker charity race

Banco Sabadell has supported the Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker since 2014. We have now been involved in the race for over ten years, which have seen 476 #TrailwalkerSabadell teams take part and raise more than €636 million. We also share with Trailwalker values such as teamwork, commitment, perseverance, and solidarity.

This year, 49 #TrailwalkerSabadell teams are due to take part in #Trailwalker2024: 32 teams will tackle the 100 kilometre challenge, 12 the 55 kilometre one, and 5 the 10 kilometre one. In total, 300 people from Banco Sabadell will take part in the walk, showing once more their commitment to it. Our colleagues will have a unique, enriching experience and will contribute their steps to help people living impoverished.

Image showing Banco Sabadell employees in the Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker charity race

On Saturday 6 April the #TrailwalkerSabadell teams will set out from Olot and tackle the first kilometres with hope, effort and companionship, walking together and stopping at the feeding and rest stations. The teams covering 55 kilometres will arrive at Fira de Girona whilst the 100-kilometre race ends at Sant Feliu de Guixols. On Sunday 7 April, it will be the turn of the teams who have chosen the 10-kilometre option. They will start in Santa Cristina d’Aro and also finish in Sant Feliu de Guixols.

Image of a CSR project by Banco Sabadell

Banco Sabadell’s involvement in the Intermón Oxfam Trailwalker is an example of how business can contribute to a more sustainable and more just world. The Bank encourages other companies to join charitable initiatives like this and be part of the fight against climate change and poverty.