stc organizes Kubbar Island clean up initiative in collaboration with Waves App and Alternative

Al Bawaba

a day ago

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, organized an environmental preservation initiative at Kubbar Island. The community focused initiative, organized in collaboration with the Waves App, Alternative comes as part of stc's sustainability and comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, specifically under the umbrella of the 'Small Move, Big Impact' movement that was launched earlier by the Company to spread awareness on environmental stewardship and preservation in Kuwait. The preservation initiative focused on removing waste from Kubbar Island with the support of community members who joined the environmentally conscious effort. stc's Corporate Communications team participated alongside volunteers and representatives from the collaborating companies. As a gesture of appreciation, drinks and giveaways were distributed to visitors in partnership with Alternative Company, a local restaurant known for its healthy food offerings, to encourage community engagement. A dedicated preservation drive was carried out to collect waste and sustainable materials from the island. The involvement of stc's employees reflects the Company's deep-rooted culture of social responsibility and sustainable practices, highlighting the importance of active community engagement in environmental stewardship. Through such initiatives, stc continues to set a benchmark for environmental responsibility within the local community, demonstrating how collective action can lead to meaningful and lasting impact.In a statement, stc expressed that such initiatives, as well as others focused on environmental stewardship and preservation, reflect the Company's ongoing commitment to driving a positive change through sustainable initiatives and programs that positively impact the community. Working alongside partners from both the private and public sectors, stc managed to raise awareness on crucial environmental concerns and issues that encourage community members to act consciously and preserve Kuwait's environmental landscape. In this regard, stc extended its appreciation to its partners, volunteers and its employees employee who contributed to this initiative, demonstrating that collective action can lead to significant environmental benefits.
stc's sustainability program extends beyond individual initiatives, covering a broad spectrum of activities that are organized throughout the year. These include leading environmental conservation efforts, educational programs, sponsorship of events and initiatives, as well as other activities that drive awareness and create a positive impact in the community. Moving forward, stc expressed that it will continue to expand on its sustainability and CSR programs, with community-focused initiatives that create a lasting positive impact on society.