LafargeHolcim keen to work with government on sustainable waste management

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd, a leading multinational cement manufacturer, has expressed its interest to work with the Ministry of Environment on sustainable waste management.

Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Sunday, according to a press release.

During the meeting, LafargeHolcim expressed interest in working with the Ministry of Environment on sustainable waste management.

At the beginning of the meeting, LafargeHolcim officials apprised the Minister about the overall waste situation in the country and the company’s initiative named ‘Geocycle’ to address this issue. The minister praised the company for ensuring municipal solid waste management and circular economy through Geocycle.

Electronic waste, which has been a grave concern for Bangladesh, was a major topic in the discussion. A model for such waste management was presented by LafargeHolcim and the necessary policies were emphasized.

The company officials also gave details on sustainable waste management in other countries.

Besides, the officials of LafargeHolcim informed the minister about the initiative of LafargeHolcim to manufacture environment-friendly blocks.

The minister applauded LafargeHolcim for its sustainable waste management programme and requested to work on familiarising the best waste management practices of different countries in Bangladesh.

At the end of the meeting, the chief executive officer of the company handed over the sustainability report, which was published for the first time, to the minister.

LHBL Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Asif Bhuiyan and Holcim Group's Asia, Middle East and Africa region’s Head of Geocycle, Moumita Chakraborty were present along with senior officials of the company during the visit.

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