Global recognition for stc Bahrain’s ‘Trees for Life’ at the International CSR Excellence Awards

Global recognition for stc Bahrain’s ‘Trees for Life’ at the International CSR Excellence Awards

Manama, Bahrain – A world-class digital enabler, stc Bahrain has been recognized internationally for Community Commitment and/or Environmental – Climate Change for supporting Bahrain's National Afforestation plans to double the number of trees by 2035. The International CSR Excellence Award confirms stc Bahrain's commitment to promoting environmental awareness in the Kingdom through initiatives like the Trees for Life campaign, which assisted Bahrain in reaching 28% of its yearly target with 35,000 trees planted. With 50,000 trees to be planted in the next phase, this national campaign continues to be a top priority for stc Bahrain. By bringing together partners from the public and private sectors, the stc Bahrain's project in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Environment and Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, contributes to the national sustainability initiative and sets the stage for future partnerships and enhanced action. More than 33 public and private sector entities, as well as over 200 stc Bahrain employees, have participated in the Trees for Life campaign. Shaikh Zeyad Bin Faisal Al Khalifa, stc Bahrain Chief of Governmental Affairs Officer, said, “We are delighted to be recognized for our efforts for a campaign that has demonstrated public-private partnership, employee and community participation, all