The awarding took place during the EEG's annual Prize Giving Ceremony on June 5, which was held under the patronage of the Minister of Environment and Water, HE Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi.
EEG's Can Collection Campaign commenced during the late 1990's is among the most successful community waste segregation activities ever to be initiated and run in the United Arab Emirates.
Commenting on the long-standing partnership with the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), Lubna Forzley, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Coca-Cola Middle East, said: "Sharing the commitment of protecting and preserving our environment is what brings Coca-Cola and the Emirates Environmental Group together. We are proud to be corporate members of EEG, the leading environmental group in the country, and to take part in the organization's continuous efforts."
Environmental stewardship is integrated in many of Coca-Cola's business decisions and the Company is active in the environmental development field. In addition to the support extended by Coca-Cola to environmental programs in UAE, the company has initiated several environmental programs across the region, which has had a positive impact. Some of the successful programs are the CedaRoots in Lebanon through which the Company planted a cedar forest to help preserve the national symbol, and the Nazih and Wartan environmental awareness campaign implemented with Al-Baik in Saudi Arabia.
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In line with the active involvement of Coca-Cola in local environmental programs, the company has participated in the Can Collection Campaign organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in UAE, and coinciding with World Environment Day, awarded the 2nd prize winner of the educational institution category.
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About EEG:
The Emirates Environmental Group is a voluntary, non-government organization (NGO) devoted towards protecting the local environment through the means of education, action programs and community involvement. Founded in September 1991, it has since grown considerably with members. With the support of the Department of Economic Development (Government of Dubai), Dubai Municipality and other concerned local and federal government agencies, the EEG became the first environmental NGO in the world to be accredited with the ISO 14001 certification for its environment management system. EEG is accredited to two UN bodies; - UNEP and UNCCD; and is Board member and focal point of a third, - the UN Global Compact.
About Coca-Cola:
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's best-known brand, the Company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands, including Coca-Cola Light, Fanta and Sprite. As well as marketing a wide range of other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees and sports drinks. Through the world's largest distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate exceeding 1 billion servings each day.
For more information, please contact
Lubna Forzley. Coca-Cola Middle East, Tel: (+97317) 216600, Fax: (+97317) 216522
The Emirates Environmental Group is a voluntary, non-government organization (NGO) devoted towards protecting the local environment through the means of education, action programs and community involvement. Founded in September 1991, it has since grown considerably with members. With the support of the Department of Economic Development (Government of Dubai), Dubai Municipality and other concerned local and federal government agencies, the EEG became the first environmental NGO in the world to be accredited with the ISO 14001 certification for its environment management system. EEG is accredited to two UN bodies; - UNEP and UNCCD; and is Board member and focal point of a third, - the UN Global Compact.
About Coca-Cola:
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's best-known brand, the Company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands, including Coca-Cola Light, Fanta and Sprite. As well as marketing a wide range of other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees and sports drinks. Through the world's largest distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate exceeding 1 billion servings each day.
For more information, please contact
Lubna Forzley. Coca-Cola Middle East, Tel: (+97317) 216600, Fax: (+97317) 216522
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