Islamabad
\nCoca\u2011Cola Pakistan received two awards at the 15th International Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility, recognizing its work in water stewardship and sustainability innovation. The company was presented with the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award and the Innovation in Sustainability Award.
\nThe awards were presented by the summit\u2019s chief guest, Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, and received by Dr. Faisal Hashmi, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Coca\u2011Cola Pakistan. Speaking at the event, Dr. Hashmi said the recognition reflected the company\u2019s ongoing efforts to contribute to Pakistan\u2019s sustainability objectives.
\nThe summit brought together senior representatives from a wide range of international and national organizations, including Mondelez, Engro, KFC, Toyota, Martin Dow, Telenor, Abbott, Novo Nordisk, Packages Limited, Lucky Core, National Bank, and Bank Alfalah.
\nThe International CSR Summit is an annual forum that convenes leaders from government, industry, and development sectors to recognize corporate initiatives and discuss emerging trends in sustainable business practices in Pakistan.
\nAccording to summit organizers, the Excellence in Water Stewardship Award recognized initiatives aimed at improving access to clean water and supporting long\u2011term water replenishment.
\nThese include the Water for Women program, which focuses on improving household access to water in Sindh, and Recharge Pakistan, a climate\u2011resilience initiative supported by The Coca\u2011Cola Foundation that addresses flood risk management and wetland restoration.
\nThe Innovation in Sustainability Award was conferred for Coca\u2011Cola Pakistan\u2019s \u2018Maidaan Saaf\u2019 initiative, launched during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
\nAs the tournament\u2019s official beverage partner, the company implemented waste\u2011management measures at match venues, including the installation of segregated waste bins. Organizers reported that approximately 60,000 PET bottles were collected and recycled, where they were converted into yarn used to produce T\u2011shirts. The initiative also featured public service messages displayed on digital scoreboards, reaching an estimated five million people.
\nIn his keynote address, Federal Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal underscored the need to shift from a predominantly curative healthcare approach to a preventive model.
\nHe emphasized that improving public health begins with ensuring access to safe drinking water, particularly for mothers and children.
\nThe minister also encouraged participating companies to work closely with the government and align their CSR initiatives with public health awareness efforts, noting that such collaboration can help deliver sustainable improvements in community health outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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