Plant in Egypt Honored by both UN and EU
for Environmental Practice Study
Cairo, Egypt-Tuesday 22 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]
The
Al Bardi Paper Mill, one of Fine Hygienic Holding’s largest
manufacturing plants in Egypt, was recently recognized by the United
Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), as the first
company in the country to complete the Product Environmental Footprint
(PEF) study, following comprehensive study that aligned the mill’s
environmental footprint with the European market standards. The
year-long cooperative efforts were conducted with the assistance of a
consultant from UNIDO, a specialized agency of the United Nations that
promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive
globalization and environmental sustainability.
The
Al Bardi Paper Mill, one of Fine Hygienic Holding’s largest
manufacturing plants in Egypt, was recently recognized by the United
Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), as the first
company in the country to complete the Product Environmental Footprint
(PEF) study, following comprehensive study that aligned the mill’s
environmental footprint with the European market standards. The
year-long cooperative efforts were conducted with the assistance of a
consultant from UNIDO, a specialized agency of the United Nations that
promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive
globalization and environmental sustainability.
During a
special event held in Cairo, Al Bardi was awarded a certificate by UNIDO
and the European Union’s ‘SwitchMed’ program, in recognition for its
participation in the study. The event, which was attended by
representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Egypt
National Cleaner Production Center, highlighted the mill’s
accomplishment and willingness to participate in this important
endeavor, as well as its commitment to improving resource efficiency,
environmental management, and performance in manufacturing across a
product’s life cycle.
“The
incredible honor of being recognized by the UNIDO and the EU really
highlights the extraordinary level at which FHH and its affiliates
operate,” said FHH CEO James Michael Lafferty. “It is fitting that our
mill should be recognized for its environmental practices, as a
responsible and eco-friendly environmental policy governs all of our
actions as a company. We are very proud to receive this certification
and will continue to exceed expectations in all our endeavors.”
Lafferty
added that the recognition of the UNIDO and the EU, along with the
prestigious reputation of the PEF, will further open the door for Fine
to develop trade with European markets, bringing its wide range of
high-quality products to even more people.
The PEF
studies have been implemented within the framework of the EUs’ SwitchMed
program, a sustainable production and consumption model that is
supported by the UNIDO, based on the methodology of the Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA) and the Life Cycle Related Standards (ISO 14040 and ISO
14044). The Al Bardi Paper Mill is the first company in Egypt to
operate in line with these high environmental standards.
About Fine Hygienic Holding:
Fine Hygienic
Holding (FHH), MENA’s leading manufacturer of hygienic products, serves
consumers in more than 75 countries around the world. With its
commitment to becoming “the shining star of the Arab FMCG business
world,” FHH focuses on sustainability, state-of-the-art production
processes, pioneering CSR programs, and award-winning products. The
company offers a diverse array of products including facial tissues
enhanced with a touch of real cotton, napkins, kitchen towels, toilet
paper, baby diapers, adult briefs, jumbo rolls, as well as
away-from-home products to accommodate all types of private and public
institutions.
Contacts
Fine Hygienic Holding
Rana Kawalit, Corporate Communication and PR Manager
Rkawalit@finehh.com
