ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (Ch. Shahid Ajmal):\u00a0 Fatima Fertilizer has the distinct honor of becoming the first private sector entity in Pakistan to partner with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by adopting the SDG Impact Framework. In this regard, Fatima Fertilizer in collaboration with UNDP, recently hosted the launch event of a special report titled \u201cSDGs Impact through Businesses: Sustainability Framework for Fatima Fertilizer\u201d which outlines how the company has embedded the impact framework assessment into its business operations, mapping eight critical areas that align with achieving related UN SDGs.<\/p>\n
The event brought together Government officials, development sector representatives, private sector partners, and sustainability experts to celebrate Fatima Fertilizer\u2019s remarkable achievements towards promotion of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.<\/p>\n
Rabel Sadozai, Director of Marketing and Sales at Fatima Group, further emphasized the significance of the report launch, stating, \u201cThis sustainability framework will strengthen our resolve and inspire us to further accelerate our efforts in sustainable development. Both UNDP and Fatima Fertilizer teams worked relentlessly developing a one of its kind framework in order to set an example that will encourage other private sector organizations to embrace sustainable practices.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan, commended Fatima Fertilizer for its efforts to integrate the SDGs into its business strategies and operations. He noted that this pioneering step aligns Fatima Fertilizer\u2019s sustainability initiatives with SDG targets relevant to its core business operations. “By voluntarily designing its own SDG reporting framework with UNDP\u2019s support, Fatima Fertilizer has demonstrated that businesses can achieve both financial benefits and contribute positively to societal well-being through sustainable practices,” he remarked.<\/p>\n
Asad Murad, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Fatima Fertilizer, underscored the company\u2019s unwavering commitment to both national and global development, stating, \u201cAt Fatima Fertilizer, we firmly believe that sustainable development represents the future of responsible business.<\/p>\n
This collaboration with UNDP for designing our Sustainability Framework represents our strong commitment to making meaningful contributions. We aim to positively impact Pakistan\u2019s food security, the empowerment of women, environmental sustainability, and the advancement of innovative sustainable agricultural practices.\u201d<\/p>\n
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