SCCI Sets up Body to Promote Green Projects

SHARJAH - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the formation of Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD-UAE).

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Published: Sat 24 Jan 2009, 12:58 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 9:37 PM

The new body is aimed at advancing sustainable development across the emirates by promoting green projects, renewable energy, and environment-friendly business practices.

The announcement was made during a special meeting of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in Sharjah on Thursday.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the newly-formed BCSD-UAE and the WBCSD, under the presence of Shaikh Issam bin Saqr Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, to establish a working relationship between the two entities and to increase the number of members from UAE in the WBCSD. Mohammad Al Midfaa, Chairman, SCCI said: “The creation of the BCSD-UAE reflects the kind of emphasis SCCI lays on sustainable development, perfectly complementing Sharjah’s overall vision for growth. The BCSD-UAE will work in tandem with WBCSD to promote progress towards sustainable development and disseminate information about identified best practices to various stakeholders.”

aneela@khaleejtimes.com


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