EEG recognises du's outstanding sustainability achievements

Press release

Published July 7th, 2023 - 07:28 GMT

EEG recognises du's outstanding sustainability achievements

During the event

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), today announced a significant achievement in its sustainability journey as a result of its collaboration with the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). du has made remarkable progress in EEG's "For Our Emirates We Plant" initiative by recycling over 14,000 kg of waste and planting 14 trees.

As part of this ambitious sustainability initiative, du's dedicated warehouse team, in collaboration with EEG, has successfully recycled a total of 13,040 kg of paper and 1,240 kg of plastic. These efforts have resulted in a considerable reduction in waste output and a tangible contribution towards environmental preservation.

EEG has acknowledged du's outstanding commitment to sustainability by awarding the company the opportunity to plant 14 trees under their "For Our Emirates We Plant" initiative. This initiative is a vital part of the larger "One Root, One Communi-Tree Project." Through its partnership with EEG, du is accelerating its journey towards sustainability and reinforcing its dedication to promoting environmental stewardship.

Background Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)

Ever since we opened for business in 2006, we have worked hard to enhance and expand our bouquet of services in an industry that is at the heart of economic and social transformation. Bringing people and businesses together is what we do best, offering mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to people, homes and businesses all over the UAE. We also provide carrier services, a data hub, internet exchange facilities and satellite services for broadcasters.