REC wins sustainability award
REC has won the "˜Best Company for Sustainability' award in the category "˜Global Solar Energy Solutions' by IAIR Group. This is the second year that REC has won the award. Voted by a judging panel and over 50,000 readers of the independent magazine and research institute, the award recognizes REC's excellence in ecologically sustainable products and a responsible global business conduct.
The IAIR® Global Awards was held in Hong Kong on March 10, 2015. The event with around 300 attendees witnessed top-ranking companies from all over the world win one of these prestigious awards in recognition of their commitment to green initiatives and eco-products. Now in their fifth year, the IAIR Awards take the form of a road show, with multiple events in the main financial centres around the world, including New York, London and Dubai. According to IAIR, it is one of the fastest growing magazines worldwide that covers topics on global economy and sustainability, and the first in this niche area.
REC was voted as the winner for "˜Best Company for Sustainability' award in the category "˜Global Solar Energy Solutions'. Readership votes carried the most weight in the decision. The 2015 IAIR awards were based on input from around the world, testament to REC's consistent position as a global leader on eco-issues and good corporate citizenship. REC has been recognized for its sustainability efforts in both its products and special initiatives as an environmentally-friendly company. It is committed to continual improvements in its business operations, with minimal impact to the environment through its solar manufacturing processes. REC has been achieving year-on-year reduction of electricity, water and chemical consumption as well as reducing the landfill waste generation with an increase in its solid waste recycling activities.
Commenting on the recent award, Martin Cooper, CFO of REC Solar ASA says, "We are delighted that REC has won the award for two consecutive years. Our high quality and reliable solar energy solutions have set new benchmarks for global sustainability. The 2015 and 2014 IAIRawards are based on input from around the world. This is certainly an endorsement of REC's global position on eco-issues and global sustainability."
