LafargeHolcim Bangladesh and PRAN-RFL Group sign MoU for sustainable waste management

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL) and PRAN-RFL group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster a sustainable future through efficient and sustainable waste management of non-reusable materials. Under the MoU, non-biodegradable and non-recyclable waste from PRAN-RFL group will be managed sustainably at Lafargeholcim’s Chhatak Plant in Sunamganj. This initiative will prevent environment pollution which shall play an important role in building a better tomorrow for the generations to come.

Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of LHBL and Uzma Chowdhury, Corporate Finance Director at PRAN-RFL Group signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations in Dhaka on 11 September, 2024.

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Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury said, “LafargeHolcim had been working for a zero waste future though its Geocycle wing. Our Chhatak plant is the only integrated cement plant in Bangladesh that produces clinker. This enables us to manage different kind of waste sustainably. Through this wing, we are already supporting several organizations and city corporations and helping them to manage their waste sustainably.”

Mr. Chowdhury expressed his gratitude to PRAN-RFL Group for choosing this service, and said, "PRAN’s partnership with LafargeHolcim will encourage others in managing their waste sustainably in the days to come."

Uzma Chowdhury said, “PRAN-RFL gives utmost priority on protecting the environment in every aspect of our production and consumption. This is why, we emphasis proper waste management. We operate three recycling plants with the capacity of recycling 40,000 tons of waste annually.”

From PRAN-RFL Group Kamruzzaman Kamal, Director (Marketing), Nurul Afser, Head of Corporate Brand, Touhiduzzaman, Deputy General Manager (Public Relations) and from LafargeHolcim Thuhidul Islam, Head of Communications, CSR and Sustainability, Nur-E-Tamrin Chowdhury, Deputy Manager Geocycle, Ariful Haque, Deputy Manager Geocycle were present along with other high officials from both the organizations during the signing..