Airtel employees during the World Environment Day commemoration.
for Recycling, Responsible
Disposal of E-wastes
Leading
telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has reaffirmed its
commitment to sustainable environmental management and responsible disposal,
recycling, and repurposing of electronic wastes.
Commenting
on the company’s commemoration of the 2022 World Environment Day, Chief
Executive Officer & Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Surendran
Chemmenkotil, said the Airtel Nigeria’s ambition is to address and minimize the
impact of its operations on the environment as this is critical for the world,
we live in, noting that it is committed to raising awareness about
climate/environmental stewardship amongst employees and to work together as a
team towards the delivery of its sustainability goals
“I
have asked all my colleagues to bring to the office any electronic items from
their homes that are old and no-longer of any use to them – so that Airtel can
then prove its position as a technology company, that consistently explores
sustainable ways of reusing, repurposing, recycling, and disposing of e-waste
from our network and offices.
L-R – Head, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Erhumu Bayagbon; Environmental Consultant, Chidebere Emmanuel and CSR lead, Airtel Nigeria, Chioma Okolie during the commemoration of World Environment Day 2022, a platform Airtel used to create awareness for responsible disposal of electronic wastes.
“We
are committed to our overarching Airtel Africa Sustainability strategy, and we
will continue to implement these plans relentlessly at the local level,” he
said.
In response
to the CEO’s call, employees of the telco came to the office on Monday, 6th
June with electronic wastes, which they deposited at designated areas across
offices nationwide. The e-wastes will be collected by a credible e-wastes partner
for the purpose of recycling, repurposing, and responsible disposal.
As part of the awareness programme, an
awareness session was held at the company’s HQ in Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday, 6th
June, with employees in regional offices connecting virtually. During the
session, employees were urged to contribute in their respective individual
capacities to the advancement of sustainable environmental management,
reduction of environmental footprint in respect of call to action on climate
change initiatives and to reduce activities that have negative impact on Health
and the Environment.
World
Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5th June and is the United
Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the
protection of the environment. First held in 1973, it has been a platform for
raising awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, human
overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption, and wildlife crime.
