LG Electronics scoops Green Awards

The awards were for the LG Multi - V Air Conditioner in the Green Product category and for LG HomNet in the Green Innovation category.

The QTGA awards seek to recognize a broad spectrum of environmental activism, from grassroots to national level, from single endeavours to activities that demonstrate and highlight long-term environmental visions and polices. Initiatives include, recycling of used equipment, upgrading the education curriculum to environmental studies and process related eco-endeavours, such as carbon neutral constructions.

"LG Electronics' commitment to research and development in environmentally considerate products and solutions is well documented and these awards further cement LG's credentials in this sector," said Mr H.S. Paik, President of LG Electronics Gulf FZE.

"Consumers are becoming more fastidious in their selection of home products. As a result they are looking more and more toward real estate developments that provide electronics that have eco-friendly credentials and the Qatar Today Green Awards will further add value to LG's home solution offering."

According to the organisers, Qatar Today Green Awards 2009 represent the ultimate recognition for companies, institutions and individuals in Qatar who demonstrate a commitment towards responsible consumption and sustainable growth.

"LG Electronics' has a put in a place a strict sustainable management policy which has become the standard against which company-wide management practices are measured and products developed," added Mr. Paik.

"The company takes into consideration potential social impacts when establishing strategies and launching new enterprises and is committed to protecting the planet by minimizing the environmental impact of its production processes from beginning to end.

"These awards demonstrate LG's efforts in ensuring that these practices are being carried through and recognized by environmental advocates and institutions."

LG HomNet - is LG's Total Home Network Solution, providing a convenient, secure, more easygoing lifestyle. Fueled by technological advancements and high-speed broadband Internet services, a new "Information/Appliance Combined System" is emerging. Most major companies are currently striving to develop such home network systems while retaining core technologies.

Together with our "LG HomNet" brand, we are committed to leading the market by providing the key specialties like complete series of related Home Network technologies, from networking protocols to digital appliances and services.

LG Multi-V Air Conditioner - Is an environment friendly air conditioning solution , contributing towards a greener world .It has been designed to function with eco-friendly R-410A refrigerant .It is also a smart air conditioner which helps in self-diagnosis & Auto charging. In addition the "neo plasma" air purifying system with 7 specialized filters clears up even any unpleasant odor.