NBK, KDT organize cleaning campaign
KUWAIT: As part of its corporate social responsibility and corporate sustainability strategy, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) sponsored a project by Kuwait Dive Team (KDT) to clean up Shuwaikh’s beach. This sponsorship is part of renewing NBK’s collaboration with the KDT for the second year in a row. NBK Public Relations Senior Manager, Talal Al Turki, said: “The environment is a major priority for NBK. Protecting and preserving the environment are pivotal elements of our social commitment for the aim of realizing overall sustainability in Kuwait.” Al Turki added: “NBK is proud to join Kuwait Dive Team in their initiatives and activities to clean up beaches and preserve the marine environment, which is one of the main drivers of the national economy.”
Al Turki noted that NBK posts its campaigns on its social media platforms to raise awareness on the importance of the environment and environmental conservation, especially amidst the growing interest in environmental and climate change issues, locally and globally. On his part, Head of Kuwait Dive Team Waleed Al-Fadhel said, “We are thankful to NBK for its contribution and efforts to preserve the environment by being our partner in this national endeavor. This sponsorship will play a significant role in protecting and preserving the marine life and maintain cleanliness of Kuwait’s beaches.”
NBK is keen on supporting programs that serve the community and spread awareness in efforts to keep the environment safe and clean. NBK is always leading the way in sponsoring all environmental conservation initiatives and campaigns, as part of the endeavors to promote sustainability as a fundamental part of all the bank’s activities across different sectors. The Kuwait diving team has been participating in the protection and rehabilitation of Kuwait’s aquatic world through a host of activities that runs the spectrum of positive interaction with the environment.