Alba wins Green Apple Award 2015

Manama, Aug. 23 (BNA): Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the world, is proud to have been recognised as a winner in the Environmental Best Practice category of the prestigious International Green Apple Awards 2015. The award ceremony will be held on November 16 in the Houses of Parliament, United Kingdom where the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards in each category will be announced. One of the world’s foremost environment award campaigns, the Green Apple Environment Awards recognises, rewards and promotes environmental best practice around the world. 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. We continuously strive to maintain a sustainable development by investing in greener initiatives and developing cleaner technology. 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." 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