Standard Chartered Bank participates in the inaugural campaign for "A Flower Each Spring" programme
Staff and families inaugurate the Al Qullam plant for 2011
30th January 2011, Qatar -Standard Chartered Bank's staff along with their families took part in a trip to the Friends of Environment's Ras Makhbath Camp at Al Khor to the launch of the annual "A Flower Each Spring" programme. Dr. Saif Al Hajari, Chairman of the campaign committee, who is also the FEC ( Friends of the Environment ) Chief, welcomed the participants for the day by providing information about this year's chosen plant, Al Qullam (Arthrocnemum glaucum); an under-shrub with numerous branches, covered with succulent leaves. This year's chosen plant possesses a high degree of tolerance to both drought and high temperature.
Staff were accompanied by Senior Management of the Bank who also participated in the activities of the programme that is aimed at educating people on how to preserve the environment and natural habitat in Qatar.
David Godwin, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered said, "At Standard Chartered Bank, we are committed to building a sustainable business that continues to be high performing, viewing all of our actions in terms of their environmental impact, and economic and social contribution. By doing our bit to protect the environment, we can still make a difference."
For further information please contact:
Haya Mashhood
Head, Corporate Affairs
Standard Chartered Bank
Qatar
Tel: +974 4248450
Fax: +974 4248111
Mobile: +974 5847178
Email: Haya.Mashhood@sc.com
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