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Sustainable Waste Management has become a major concern throughout the world today and as Asia’s leading bank for sustainable finance, HSBC is focused on continuously supporting its customers in transitioning towards a circular economy and adopting best practices.
In this regard, HSBC Bangladesh has organised an online session titled, ‘Transitioning to a circular economy with Sustainable Waste Management’ for their stakeholders and corporate customers on July 4, 2022.
The discussion focused on innovative solutions and adopting the best practices from multisector across FMCG, building material, manufacturing, food etc. along with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and British High Commission Bangladesh.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin graced the occasion as the chief guest. The session was also attended by HSBC Bangladesh Chief Executive Officer Md Mahbub ur Rahman and British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson as the special guests and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Additional Secretary Md Moniruzzaman as guest of honour.
Speaking at the event, HSBC Bangladesh CEO Md Mahbub ur Rahman said, “To achieve a circular economy in Bangladesh, Sustainable Waste Management is a crucial factor. The outstanding efforts by both the government and the industry players in this area identifying innovative solutions and adopting best practices are commendable.”
During the event, Robert Chatterton Dickson said, “Businesses and the private sector play an essential role in the transformation towards a regenerative economy operating within planetary boundaries. The UK is a committed partner of Bangladesh in this important area, including through the new bilateral Climate and Environment Programme announced at COP 26. I congratulate HSBC for their initiative to support climate inclusive business models that maximise the benefits of using waste as a resource.”
