ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 :As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Jazz, Pakistan\u2019s leading digital operator, organized a beach cleanup at Clifton Beach, Karachi, on World Cleanup Day.
\nThe initiative, aligned with Jazz\u2019s ESG agenda, aimed to raise awareness about marine pollution and encourage the protection of marine ecosystems, with employees actively participating to promote a cleaner environment, said a news release.
\nThis year\u2019s World Cleanup Day, themed \u2018Make Room For Life,\u2019 emphasizes the urgent need to tackle global waste and marine debris. With 80% of ocean pollution from land-based sources, over 10 million metric tons of plastic enter the oceans annually, threatening marine life and ecosystems, and introducing harmful microplastics into the food chain.<\/p>\n
Syed Fakhar Ahmed, Jazz\u2019s Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Officer, stated, \u201cJazz\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability drives us to combat marine pollution actively. By raising awareness about solid waste\u2019s impact on ecosystems, we aim to foster environmental stewardship and protect the planet for future generations. Every step towards a cleaner environment contributes to a better future for all.\u201d
\nJazz is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through its Net Zero program, aiming to become a net-zero carbon-emitting entity by 2050. Over the last two years, the company has diverted 77 tons of waste from landfills, promoted recycling, and composted food waste into organic fertilizers. Jazz has also organized tree plantation drives in Peshawar and Islamabad as part of its Carbon Sink project, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 :As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Jazz, Pakistan\u2019s leading digital operator, organized a beach cleanup at Clifton Beach, Karachi, on World Cleanup Day. The initiative, aligned with Jazz\u2019s ESG agenda, aimed to raise awareness about marine pollution and encourage the […]<\/p>\n
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