Covanta in the community
Covanta Energy is a socially responsible organisation and is committed to working with the communities in which it operates for their mutual benefit.
In the US, where the company began, there have been countless schemes that have had a positive impact on the local community.
Perhaps one of the more noteworthy of these and the most heart-warming to our British customers, is the East Meadow Soccer Tournament annually sponsored by Covanta Energy. The tournament is open to school-age children across the country and has been taking place for over 30 years!
Years back, the Town of East Meadow on Long Island (New York) wanted to start a football league within its school system to encourage the students to participate in outdoor sports. Eventually, the schools approached Covanta Energy for help with equipment and to set up a space for the league to have regular practices.
Over the years, the league has evolved into a full-scale tournament taking place over three days. Over 400 teams now take part each year making it the largest travel tournament in New York State and one of the biggest and most competitive in the northeast US.
Under Covanta’s sponsorship, the tournament’s efforts have also focused on collecting football boots, balls and other soccer equipment which have been donated to children who do not have the good fortune that many of our children are given.