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LafargeHolcim keen to work with govt on waste management

Published : Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 139
Business Correspondent
Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL) expressed his companys desire to work with the Ministry of Environment on sustainable waste management.

He expressed his companys desire when he paid a courtesy call on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury MP at the latters office on Sunday.

LHBL Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Asif Bhuiyan and Holcim Groups Asia, Middle East and Africa regions Head of Geocycle, Moumita Chakraborty were also present along with senior officials of the company on the occasion.

At the beginning of the meeting, LafargeHolcim officials apprised the Minister about the overall waste situation in the country and the companys initiative named Geocycle to address this issue. The minister praised the company for ensuring municipal solid waste management and circular economy through Geocycle.

Electronic waste, which has been a grave concern for Bangladesh was a major topic in the discussion. A model for such waste management was presented by LafargeHolcim and the necessary policies were emphasized. The company also gave details on how such waste is being managed sustainably by other countries.

Besides, the officials of LafargeHolcim informed the Honorable Minister about the initiative of LafargeHolcim in manufacturing environment friendly blocks, according to a press release.

The  Minister applauded LafargeHolcim for its sustainable waste management program and requested to work on familiarizing the best waste management practices of different countries in Bangladesh.

Finally, the Chief Executive Officer of the company handed over the sustainability report to the Minister which has been published for the first time.



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