Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the world, announced that it has been named a winner in the Environmental Best Practice category of the prestigious International Green Apple Awards 2014. This win brings international recognition to Alba's commitment towards creating and maintaining a sustainable environment, thus fostering a healthy work environment for its employees.

 

Hailed as one of the world's foremost environment award campaigns, the Green Apple Environment Awards was established in 1994 and recognises, rewards and promotes environmental best practice around the world.

 

Alba will be presented with its trophy and certificate at a glittering presentation ceremony in The Houses of Parliament, United Kingdom, on November 10.

 

Commenting on this occasion, Alba's Chief Operations Officer, Isa Al Ansari said:

 

At Alba, environment, along with employee safety and health, is a key area of our vision. The International Green Apple Award is another feather in our cap, which is the result of the continuous efforts and contributions of our employees and the management. Alba will continue to adopt new and more environment-friendly and efficient alternatives in a bid to maintain its position as one of the largest, most efficient smelters in the world."

 

Alba has consistently maintained a high track record of safety, health and environment, and has earned international praise and numerous accolades over the years - the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) environment award, the GCC award for the Best Environmental Activities by an Industrial Establishment and the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Award for Industrial Excellence among others.

 

ALBA is a member of the Arab Forum of Environment and Development (AFED)