Islamabad: Bestway Cement has received the "Pakistan Environmental Awards 2024," a recognition of its efforts to foster sustainable and environmentally friendly practices within the manufacturing sector. The award, part of World Environment Day celebrations, acknowledges the company's innovative approaches to environmental conservation.

According to Bestway Cement Pakistan, the award ceremony was hosted by Devcom-Pakistan in partnership with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) and other environmental and industrial organizations. The event saw participation from a broad array of stakeholders including environmental activists, industry leaders, and policymakers, highlighting the collective drive towards environmental sustainability.

Bestway Cement, known for its commitment to the community and environmental stewardship, operates four plants, all of which employ solar power plants with a combined capacity of 105.45 MWs. This initiative not only reduces dependency on traditional power sources but also sets a regional benchmark in distributed captive power generation. Additionally, the company has pioneered in water conservation by implementing Air Cooled Condenser Systems and constructing large rainwater harvesting reservoirs to minimize reliance on underground water sources.

Significantly, Bestway Cement has also established the first Waste Heat Recovery Power Plant (WHRPP) in Pakistan, enhancing its sustainability credentials. Furthermore, all Bestway plants exceed the environmental standards set by both the Pakistan EPA and international norms, as evidenced by their ISO 14001:2004 certifications.

The company's dedicated environment department ensures compliance with national and international environmental standards, demonstrating a sustained commitment to integrating environmental considerations into its operations.