Aramex wins BIFA Environment Award.Byline: Dubai Global logistics solutions provider Aramex has received the 'Environment Award' at the 20th Annual Awards Ceremony of the British International Freight Association (BIFA BIFA British International Freight Association BIFA British Independent Film Awards BIFA Buses Involved in Fatal Accidents BIFA Baha'i International Football Association ) at an event held in London. Aramex is the first winner of the BIFA Environment trophy, a category introduced in 2008. The award recognises Aramex's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability as the company actively identifies and invests in eco-friendly practices, said an official spokesman. The panel of judges congratulated Aramex on its outstanding achievement, commenting: "A successful business is always admired ad·mire v. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires v.tr. 1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval. 2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect. 3. . However, what should be respected is a company that is leading the way and showing its commitment to our environment. "We are all responsible for looking after our planet and Aramex has shown that we can balance running a successful business whilst working towards reducing the company's carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. ." "We believe it is vital to apply green business solutions to help preserve our environment. This commitment to sustainability, which is an integral part of Aramex's corporate culture and values, has helped Aramex become a well-known leader in eco-friendly practices. Our environmental stance serves as a catalyst for Aramex to eventually gain both strategically and financially," said Aramex CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Europe, Camille Nasrallah. In 2008, Aramex became the first logistics company in the Middle East to use hybrid vehicles This is a list of hybrid vehicles in chronological order of production: Early designs
bi·o·de·grad·a·ble adj. pouches. Those initiatives demonstrate the company's dedication to pursuing its goal of becoming the industry's first carbon neutral service provider. As part of a comprehensive strategy outlined in its Corporate Sustainability Report, Aramex has set environmental targets, including the reduction of carbon emissions per shipment by 50 per cent. Aramex also reinvests one percent of its annual profits towards sustainable projects and business activities including those which reduce the company's long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. impact on the environment. Aramex was among 34 finalists vying vy·ing v. Present participle of vie. vying vie for 9 category trophies at the BIFA Freight Service Awards. The awards are recognized as the most prestigious within the freight forwarding and logistics industry, as they encourage and identify high professional standards and special achievements. -- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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