10th May 2024 10:03:41 AM
2 mins readA banking institution in Ghana Société Générale Ghana, has formally entered into an agreement with Polytank Ghana Limited to establish a plastics recycling facility in the country.The Managing Director of Société Générale Ghana, Hakim Ouzzani, underscored the institution's broader role beyond conventional banking, aiming to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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“We want our clients to know that we are here and we want to go in this direction to contribute to sustainable development. This project particularly is within at minimum four of the SDG goals, promoting responsible consumption and production practices in line with SDG 12.
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”During the official signing ceremony, Ouzzani expressed optimism about the plant's capacity to recycle 14 thousand metric tonnes of waste, highlighting the potential environmental benefits if other organizations join similar initiatives.<img src="
alt="" class="wp-image-669381"/> “If there were 15 to 20 companies like that doing different categories
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of recycling of plastic waste, I doubt there would be any more waste in Ghana.”Société Générale Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited intend to collaborate closely to ensure the success and efficiency of the recycling facility, demonstrating their shared commitment to contributing to a more sustainable and fair world while thriving in business.
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CEO of Polytank Ghana Limited, Ashok Mohinoni, echoed the company's dedication to environmental support amidst global discussions on maintaining a green planet. He expressed hope for the project to commence by September.“Waste is a menace that we all know about, and I am excited that we are finding a solution for it by putting up this recycling plant as we find a sustainable solution.
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After the signing of the agreement, it is evident that both groups remain committed to working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals beyond their traditional institutional roles.”
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