(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket, in association with the Ministry of Municipality, celebrated World Environment Day in a grand manner, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The event, held yesterday at the Lulu Hypermarket D Ring Road branch, witnessed the planting of a tree by Mohammed Abdulla Mohammed, Head of the Garden Section of Doha Municipality, and Shanavas P, the Regional Manager of Lulu Hypermarkets in Qatar.
The tree planting activity, conducted under the esteemed 'Plant Ten Million Tree' initiative of the Ministry of Municipality, emphasized the significance of preserving our natural resources and fostering a greener future. Lulu Hypermarket takes great pride in being a part of this noble cause and continues to support such initiatives that contribute to the well-being of the environment.
Alongside the tree planting ceremony, numerous other engaging activities took place to raise awareness about environmental conservation. Lulu Hypermarket organised a special promotion, offering reusable bags to customers and distributing plants to further encourage the adoption of sustainable practices. The students of Rajagiri Public School actively participated in the event, creating awareness about plastic pollution, and showcasing their dedication towards a cleaner environment.
During the event, the Ministry official expressed admiration for Lulu Hypermarket's initiatives, particularly highlighting the impressive implementation of the revised vending machines across 17 stores in Qatar. These innovative machines promote recycling by encouraging customers to dispose of their plastic bottles responsibly, thereby fostering a circular economy.
Reflecting on the initiative, a senior official from the Lulu Management said:“our strategy is very clear that at least by 2030 all our carbon footprint should be reduced by 50 percent, and by 2050, we definitely want to become net-zero and to become carbon neutral”.
In line with the World Environment Day celebrations, Lulu Hypermarket introduced a special promotion,“Buy 2 Get 1 Free” on reusable bags, encouraging customers to switch to eco-friendly alternatives and reduce their carbon footprint.
Lulu firmly believes in its responsibility towards the environment and strives to play a significant role in creating a sustainable future.
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