Walton wins three SDG brand champion awards 2026

Published : Sunday, 19 July, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Observer Online Report

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Bangladesh's leading technology manufacturer Walton has won three prestigious honours at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026, including the title of Most Sustainable Electronic Item Manufacturer of the Year, in recognition of its environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices, renewable energy initiatives and climate action programmes.

The awards were presented at the fourth edition of the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026, held on Saturday evening at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka.

Walton received the SDG Brand Champion Award in the Affordable and Clean Energy category for its net-zero initiatives and energy efficiency programmes. The company also earned recognition in the Climate and Environment category for its green transformation and climate adaptation efforts, alongside being named Most Sustainable Electronic Item Manufacturer of the Year.

The latest recognition marks Walton's second consecutive year of success at the awards, following its three-category achievement in 2025.

The awards were received on behalf of Walton High-Tech Industries PLC by Additional Managing Director Md Yusuf Ali, Senior Executive Directors Md Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Shahjalal Hossain Limon, Tanvir Anjum and Protic Kumar Modak, Chief Marketing Officer Zoheb Ahmed, and Head of EHS and Sustainability Md Mostafizur Rahman Razu.

Expressing his appreciation, Md Yusuf Ali said the company was honoured to receive the prestigious recognition for the second consecutive year.

"We are delighted and proud to receive the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 in three categories. We sincerely thank the organisers and the jury for recognising Walton's continued efforts towards sustainable industrial development," he said.

He noted that Walton has aligned its manufacturing operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Bangladesh's national energy policies by integrating environmentally sustainable practices across its production facilities.

According to him, the company has undertaken a series of renewable energy and green initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions while improving energy and water efficiency. As part of these efforts, Walton is implementing a 50-megawatt solar power plant at its headquarters in Chandra, Gazipur, through self-financing.

The company has already installed 19.20MW of solar power capacity, including rooftop, ground-mounted and what it says is the country's largest floating solar power plant. These facilities generate around 22,450 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually, meeting approximately 17 percent of Walton's total electricity demand.

Walton also highlighted its sustainable water management initiatives, stating that nearly 75 percent of treated wastewater is recycled through its Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). The company has further expanded its e-waste collection and recycling programmes, while promoting plastic recycling and upcycling to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

According to Walton, these initiatives reflect its commitment to translating sustainability goals into practical actions that support long-term industrial growth and responsible corporate practices.

The SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 were organised by the Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, with support from the Sustainable Brand Initiative and the Bangladesh Brand Forum, to recognise organisations making significant contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

This year, 457 nominations were submitted across 19 categories, with 59 brand initiatives, including Walton High-Tech Industries PLC, selected through a rigorous evaluation process.

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