

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific strongly believes in the importance of corporate social responsibility, immersing itself in the community through various arts, social and cultural initiatives. Some of the Mercedes-Benz Corporate and Passenger Car sponsorships and events include the following:
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has supported the Banksia Environmental Foundation for the past six years. The Banksia Environmental Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation that promotes environmental excellence and sustainability through its Awards program. The Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental Research Award is a $30,000 research grant for researchers who have demonstrated a significant contribution to understanding and resolving local or global environmental problems, through research.

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific is the official automotive partner of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO). This alliance brings together two world-class brands, both built on a passion for excellence with a discerning supporter base. The partnership sees that the Orchestra's conductors, soloists, musicians and production crew arrive safely and rested in state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The Mercedes-Benz Brisbane Fashion Festival is arguably Queensland’s premier fashion event. Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific holds the naming rights to this prestigious event, which is a perfect fit for a brand built on luxury and prominence. The festival attracts international attention and is recognised worldwide, bringing together the creme of Australian and international designers.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney is Sydney’s premier fashion and lifestyle event. It is a schedule of fashion events showcasing the contemporary Spring/Summer Collections of Australia’s leading designer brands and retailers as these collections land in store.

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has been the principal partner of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria for the past three years. This world class event attracts internationally renowned collections, which have included Guggenheim, Art Deco and Salvador Dali. The exhibition attracts approximately 200,000 visitors over the duration of the series, with the sponsorship allowing the NGV to continue to bring art and people together.

For over 20 years Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has sponsored students through The Society of Australian-German Student Exchange, providing young school students with the opportunity to live within a different culture and gain life learning experiences with a global outlook. Each year the Company’s sponsorship provides the opportunity for one high school student to visit Germany for a period of 10 weeks.
