22/01/2025
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22/01/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Jan 22: Burgan Bank announced launching a waste management and recycling initiative at its head office in collaboration with Tadwire, the first recycling facility of its kind in Kuwait. This initiative reinforces the Bank’s dedication to upholding the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in the banking sector. It is the latest in a long series of dedicated efforts to reduce its carbon footprint across all operations, cementing Burgan’s role as a leader in corporate responsibility and supporter of the New Kuwait 2035 Vision.
“Environmental sustainability has become an indispensable pillar for the success of businesses and projects, which is why we consistently evaluate the impact of our business choices on the environment and our community,” commented Mr. Saud AlHadbah, Deputy General Manager – General Services Administrations. “We integrate ESG considerations into our core operations, from the design of new products and services to our energy consumption habits, as well as the management of our regular and electronic waste. Partnering with Tadwire to manage Burgan’s recycling and waste management underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability and support for impactful local businesses.”
“At Tadwire, we recognize that while meaningful progress has been made, there is still much more to be done to advance sustainability efforts in Kuwait,” said Mr. Waleed Esbaitah, Managing Partner at Tadwire. “We commend Burgan Bank for their long-standing commitment as a partner in this journey. Over the years, their support has been instrumental in enabling initiatives that address critical waste management challenges and pave the way for a greener future. This collaboration reflects the potential for businesses to come together and make a real impact for the environment and the community alike.”
By collaborating with Tadwire, Burgan Bank aims to enhance environmental awareness at its head office, with plans to expand these efforts to include the entire Burgan network of branches. This partnership enables Burgan Bank to adopt best practices in responsible waste management across multiple areas, including collecting, recycling, upcycling, and repurposing different materials and types of waste, including cardboard, paper, plastic, and wood, as well as electronic waste.
As a committed environmental and social sustainability champion, Burgan Bank has launched numerous green initiatives that aim to inspire positive change within the organization and the community. Among the Bank’s most notable environmental sustainability efforts is the eco-friendly refurbishment design applied at its head office, which earned the Bank the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – LEED v4.1 O+M: EB (Operations and Maintenance - Existing Buildings) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
