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Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, refers to the policies established and efforts taken by businesses to affect a positive impact on their local communities and the planet as a whole. It’s a term heard in company boardrooms a lot these days as more and more executives become aware of the benefits of CSR programs to both the lives of their customers and their own companies’ bottom lines.
Corporate social responsibility covers a wide range of important issues, from fair trade and social justice to employee well being and ethical business practices. A major focus of many CSR programs is the environment. In Pakistan too, the CSR towards environment occupies a special place among businesses.
The Awards received, demonstrate our resolve & commitment to improving the lives of our marginalized communities. We shall continue to do our best to make the difference in the lives of underprivileged communities, where we operate.
Recently 11th National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) CSR Awards 2019 was held at Serena Hotel Islamabad on 24th Jan 2019. The event was graced by the President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi as the Chief Guest and President AJK Sardar Masood Khan, as the Guest of Honor, who also distributed the Awards.
Several big companies like Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) participated in the vent. MPCL has won three prestigious Awards at the event as follows:
For outstanding high-impact CSR program/initiatives undertaken by MPCL in the year 2017-18, MPCL received a special award, i.e. “Best CSR & Sustainability Award 2017-18”.
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1. The Award was received by Brigadier Shaheryar Khan (R), SI (M) – General Manager (Admin & Security).
2. Sports initiatives recently undertaken by MPCL have been recognized at the Awards. “Sports & Recreational Activities Award” was received by Brigadier Saleem Nawaz (R) – Senior Consultant (Sports). The only other company to receive this Award was National Bank of Pakistan.
3. MPCL secured “Advanced Level” in the ISO 26000 CSR Assessment in 2017. The only Company to have achieved this milestone. Thus, the “Best CSR Practices” Award was conferred to MPCL for this feat, which was received by Mr. Usman Aslam – Sr. Sustainability & CSR Specialist.
It is worth noting that MPCL was the only organization to secure these many awards at the Event. MPCL being the major sponsor of the event received the Sponsorship Shield, which was presented by the President of Pakistan to Mr. Assad Rabbani – General Manager Corporate Affairs.
The Managing Director, commended the efforts and contributions of all Departments, particularly CSR Section headed by GM (Admin & Security) and Sports Cell Headed by Consultant Sports, which enabled the Company to achieve this feat.
The Awards received, demonstrate our resolve & commitment to improving the lives of our marginalized communities. We shall continue to do our best to make the difference in the lives of underprivileged communities, where we operate.
The Annual CSR Summit/Awards recognize the efforts and contributions of persons and organizations who have played a vital role in the empowerment of society in the field of education, health, environment, socio-economic development, welfare projects for underprivileged and under-served masses of the country. The Awards are supported by leading national & international business and trade associations, corporate sector, NGOs, federal and provincial governments.
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The Managing Director, commended the efforts and contributions of all Departments, particularly CSR Section headed by GM (Admin & Security) and Sports Cell Headed by Consultant Sports, which enabled the Company to achieve this feat.