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Watch The REUSE Speakers Forum In HD on YouTube www.youtube.com/envearth
Kuwait City, Kuwait – 11th September, 2011-In anticipation of the upcoming REUSE 5.0 exposition in early 2012 (www.projectreuseme.com), The en.v Initiative, a leading organization dedicated to social responsibility in the Arab World and Dow released High Definition (HD) video footage of theREUSE Speakers Forum on YouTube (www.youtube.com/envearth) and launched an online awareness campaign to reach out to the general public and educate them on key environmental issues facing the Arab World.
Through videos of the forum, the general public will learn about the importance of sustainability as it relates to the private sector (ie. companies and corporations) as well as the public sector (government and semi-governmental institutions). The videos further highlight issues related to gas emissions, renewable energy, agricultural productivity, waste management, and water shortage.
“Raising awareness to help protect the Kuwaiti environment, and to encourage sustainable practices in the community are important to Dow. We understand that the health of our business is intertwined with the health of the communities we are a part of.” said Markus Wildi, Vice President of Corporate Development in Kuwait, and President of Dow Middle East.
“I hope that giving the general public access to video footage of these discussions has shed light on some of the challenges that we are currently facing in the region. We aspire for the REUSE Speakers Forum to be a stepping stone for many more discussions that will lead to a change in the way that corporations do business as well as the way that governments regulate them,” says Zahed Sultan.
The en.v Initiative’ recently organizedthe REUSE Speakers Forumat the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) – championed by Dowas the Title Partner. The purpose of the forum was to promote a dialogue on sustainability in the region and spark a discussion on ways that can further put into perspective the challenges that the Arab world is facing regarding environmental issues.
Bringing together thought leaders, stakeholders and decision makers from Kuwait and across the globe, the panelists included Dr. Anne Wallin, Director of EH&S and Sustainability for Dow EMEA; Najib Saab, Editor-in-Chief of Al-BiaWalTanmia, Secretary General of the Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED) and President of MECTAT; Chad Boettcher, Senior Vice President of Social Innovation, Weber Shandwick; Captain Ali Haider, Vice President of Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (EPA); Dr. Lia Carol Seighart, Senior Environmental Economist, Regional Finance Coordinator MENA Region Sustainable Development, The World Bank; Dr. Sami Al-Yakoob, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Environmental General Trading and Contracting Company (GETCO); and Tarek Sultan, Chairman and Managing Director of Agility.
The forum was mediated by the en.v Initiative’s CEO and Managing Partner, Zahed Sultan and was opened by a keynote speech from Markus Wildi, Vice President of Corporate Development in Kuwait, and President of Dow Middle East.
About REUSE
REUSE is an annual exposition that serves as an opportunity for non-profit organizations, companies, professionals and aspiring creative talents to showcase their accomplishments in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability via a range of artistic mediums and interactive activities for the general public.
About en.v
en.v (a subsidiary of El Boutique Creative Group www.elboutique.com) is an initiative dedicated to social responsibility in the Arab world. en.v’s primary objective is to seek out public sector bodies, private sector and civil society organizations in the region, document their efforts, and create interactivity between them towards developing a more thought-conscious society. Using formats that are appealing to the masses, en.v strives to develop mediums that entities can utilize as platforms for communicating their social efforts and engaging their respective stakeholder communities.
Read the REUSE official blog:
www.projectreuseme.com
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For more information please contact:
The en.v Initiative
Tel: +965 2252- 4614
Fax: +965 2252-4615
Email :env@envearth.com
Web: www.envearth.com
Rosie Muhanna
Weber Shandwick Kuwait
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Email: rosie.muhanna@ws-mena.com
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The Sense & Sustainability panel discussion promoted eco-friendly business and living
Kuwait City, Kuwait – 3rd April, 2011- The en.v Initiative’, a leading organization dedicated to social responsibility in the Arab World and a subsidiary of El Boutique Creative Group organized the REUSE Speaker Forum on March 28th 2011. The REUSE Speakers Forum is a series of panel discussions that was the first of its kind in the country. The purpose of the forum was to promote a dialogue on sustainability in the region and spark a discussion on ways that can further put into perspective the challenges that the Arab world is facing regarding environmental issues.
Dow Chemical reaffirmed its support for REUSE – Kuwait’s foremost expo dedicated to promoting eco-friendly, sustainable living – as Title Partner of the REUSE Speakers Forum. The event was held on the 28th of March, 2011 at the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) and was also sponsored by Agility.
Bringing together thought leaders, stakeholders and decision makers from Kuwait and across the globe, the forum addressed some of the most pressing sustainability and environmental challenges facing Kuwait today.
The panelists included Dr. Anne Wallin, Director of EH&S and Sustainability for Dow EMEA; Najib Saab, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Bia Wal Tanmia, Secretary General of the Arab Forum for Environment & Development (AFED) and President of MECTAT; Chad Boettcher, Senior Vice President of Social Innovation, Weber Shandwick; Captain Ali Haider, Vice President of Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (EPA); Dr. Lia Carol Seighart, Senior Environmental Economist, Regional Finance Coordinator MENA Region Sustainable Development, The World Bank; Dr. Sami Al-Yakoob, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Environmental General Trading and Contracting Company (GETCO); and Tarek Sultan, Chairman and Managing Director of Agility.
During the forum, the panelists touched on the importance of sustainability as it related to the private sector (ie. companies and corporations) as well as the public sector (government and semi-governmental institutions). Among the issues discussed were: gas emissions, renewable energy, agricultural productivity, waste management and water shortage. Mediated by the en.v Initiative’s CEO and Managing Partner, Zahed Sultan, the forum was opened by a keynote speech from Markus Wildi, Vice President of Corporate Development in Kuwait, and President of Dow Middle East.
“The en.v Initiative is increasingly attracting members of the community to pledge their support for environmental preservation and social development, and the REUSE Speakers forum is an ideal platform for industry leaders to discuss issues of environmental responsibility and sustainability,” Commented Mr. Sultan. “Together with Dow, we are aiming to pave the sustainable way forward, and it was exciting to see thought-provoking ideas being raised for this movement.” Concluded Sultan.
Markus Wildi, Vice President of Corporate Development in Kuwait, and President of Dow Middle East, commented: “Our sponsorship and participation in the en.v REUSE Speakers Forum is part of our long term commitment to both the region and sustainability. Raising awareness to help protect the Kuwaiti
environment, and to encourage sustainable practices in the Kuwaiti community are important because this planet and its people are what enable us to address global challenges and we understand that the health of our business is intertwined with the health of the communities we are a part of.”
Zahed Sultan closed the forum by saying, “It has been a privilege to share the stage with panelists of this caliber whom are pioneers within their industries. I hope these discussions have shed light on some of the challenges that we are currently facing in the region. We aspire for the REUSE Speakers Forum to be a stepping stone for many more discussions that will lead to a change in the way that corporations do business as well as the way that governments regulate them.”
About REUSE
REUSE is an annual exposition that serves as an opportunity for non-profit organizations, companies, professionals and aspiring creative talents to showcase their accomplishments in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability via a range of artistic mediums and interactive activities for the general public.
About en.v
en.v (a subsidiary of El Boutique Creative Group www.elboutique.com) is an initiative dedicated to social responsibility in the Arab world. en.v’s primary objective is to seek out public sector bodies, private sector and civil society organizations in the region, document their efforts, and create interactivity between them towards developing a more thought-conscious society. Using formats that are appealing to the masses, en.v strives to develop mediums that entities can utilize as platforms for communicating their social efforts and engaging their respective stakeholder communities.
Read the REUSE official blog:
www.projectreuseme.com
Join en.v online:
www.envearth.com
Join the en.v Facebook Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/env/265809271796?ref=ts
Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/env_initiative
Watch us on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/envearth?feature=mhum
For more information please contact:
The en.v Initiative
Tel: +965 2252- 4614
Fax: +965 2252-4615
Email : env@envearth.com
Web: www.envearth.com
Rosie Muhanna
Weber Shandwick Kuwait
Tel: 965 2232 2998
Email: rosie.muhanna@ws-mena.com
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21st March 2011- Kuwait- Now in its fourth year, the REUSE exposition is organizing an exclusive speakers’ forum titled: “Sense & Sustainability”, which provides a platform for a number of high profile speakers from across diverse industries to discuss the significance of sustainability in corporations and the society. Corporate Executive Officers and Chairmen from the oil, retail, energy, banking, civic, finance, logistics and education industries and key governmental discussion makers and members of parliament will be attending this year’s event.
The goal and mission of this discussion is to bring the topic of sustainability to the forefront of not just Kuwait’s agenda, but the agenda of the Middle East as a whole, by demonstrating the roles played by governments, corporations, private business owners, and investors alike – while raising the standards on transparency and legislation in the region.
Where
Australian College of Kuwait (ACK)
When
Monday, March 28, 2011 between 10:00AM to 02:00PM
Title Partnership: Dow Chemical
Sponsorship: Agility
Entry by Invitation Only
About REUSE
REUSE is an annual exposition that serves as an opportunity for non-profit organizations, companies, professionals and aspiring creative talents to showcase their accomplishments in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability via a range of artistic mediums and interactive activities for the general public. www.projectreuseme.com
About en.v
en.v (a subsidiary of El Boutique Creative Group www.elboutique.com) is an initiative dedicated to social responsibility in the Arab world. en.v’s primary objective is to seek out public sector bodies, private sector and civil society organizations in the region, document their efforts, and create interactivity between them towards developing a more thought-conscious society. Using formats that are appealing to the masses, en.v strives to develop mediums that entities can utilize as platforms for communicating their social efforts and engaging their respective stakeholder communities.
Read the REUSE official blog:
www.projectreuseme.com
Join en.v online:
www.envearth.com
Join the en.v Facebook Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/env/265809271796?ref=ts
Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/env_initiative
Watch us on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/envearth?feature=mhum
For more information please contact:
The en.v Initiative
Tel: +965 2252- 4614
Fax: +965 2252-4615
Email : env@envearth.com
Web: www.envearth.com
Rosie Muhanna
Weber Shandwick Kuwait
Tel: 965 2232 2998
Email: rosie.muhanna@ws-mena.com
