Karachi, July 10, 2019: Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) won the Environment Excellence Award at the 16th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2019, organized by The National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH). The award ceremony was held at a local hotel on 09 July 2019.
Lucky Cement received the award in recognition to its commitment towards energy conservation and contribution towards protecting the overall environment for a greener Pakistan. The Annual Environment Excellence Awards are the benchmark for environmental standards in Pakistan.
Speaking of the occasion, Amin Ganny, Chief Operating Officer, Lucky Cement Limited, said, “At Lucky Cement, we are committed to making efforts in keeping our operations sustainable and environmentally friendly.”
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He further added “We are actively incorporating different practices including the use of environment-friendly alternatives to fuel for energy conservation. This has not only helped us in preserving the environment but also allowed us to drastically decrease the carbon emissions”.
Sustainable development forms a significant part in Lucky Cement’s business strategies and is one of the key factors that have led the company towards progress and growth.
Lucky Cement holds the prestigious ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, ISO 9001 certificate for its quality management system, and OHSAS 18001 for its occupational health and safety.
The National Forum for Environment & Health was established in 1999 and is a non-profit organization with the aim to facilitate and promote environmental, healthcare and educational awareness amongst the masses.
The NFEH is accredited NGO with United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) and its activities have appreciated & supported by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Governor of Punjab, Federal & Provincial Ministries of Environment.
