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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘We all can contribute towards achieving goals through sustainable consumption'
1 2 A Ranchi-based social development professional and founder of a non-profit organisation, Citizens' Foundation, Ganesh Reddy, has been recently elected as the secretary of the UN Global Compact Network, India's (UNGCNI) governing council 2025–27. While speaking to Dhrubajyoti Malakar, Reddy shares his vision and plans for Jharkhand and the country at large on sustainable development. First of all, congratulations to you for assuming the coveted post. How are you feeling about it? Thank you. It feels good to receive such acknowledgements. It also brings a renewed sense of responsibility towards the field I have been associated with and a motivation to do good work for society. Tell us about UNGCNI. Global Compact Network India is one of the United Nations agencies like UNICEF, UNDP, and UNESCO, etc. It was established in India in 2000. UN Global Compact Network is the largest organisation engaged in corporate sustainability across the globe. And in India as well, it is the largest organisation engaged with different corporates, PSUs, and NGOs. UNGCNI does advocacy to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), also runs various pilot projects to promote SDGs under CSRs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain | search ads Find Now Undo How do you assess India or Jharkhand's performance in particular, in achieving the SDGs? We are not in a very good state as of now, and there are lots of work to be done. Reasons to the setback is many including investment crunches, not adopting to sustainable development practices in development projects, lack of coordination among departments to adhere to the SDGs, among others. To achieve the goals, not only the govts but the citizens also have to start acting responsibly. What are your visions and plans to address the shortcomings after assuming the post? We are focusing on engaging with more stakeholders in coming days. Our stakeholders are the state govts, union govts, corporate and PSUs. We are also planning to establish four or five regional hubs across the country to ensure better coordination, capacity building with the states. We are also planning to form goal-based sub committees for better monitoring on implementation of the SDGs. Apart from this, UNGCNI is going to target more MSMEs for strengthening our partnerships. How do you think your association with UNGCNI is going to benefit Jharkhand? As I said, we are focusing on building partnerships with various entities and sensitising them more on adhering to the SDGs, which will prove to be beneficial for Jharkhand and the country as well. How can commoners contribute to achieving the SDGs? We all can contribute towards achieving the goals through responsible consumption. Natural resources are limited, we have to make sure how responsibly we consume. For example, while taking a bath, if we use a bucket instead of a shower, we will be able to lower the burden on the planet to a great extent.
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
REDCON Properties appoints Ahmad Touni as CEO to lead next phase of strategic growth
Cairo – REDCON Properties announced the appointment of Ahmad Touni as Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal step in cementing the company's strategic position within Egypt's dynamic real estate sector. This leadership transition comes at a time of ongoing sustainable growth and significant project expansion. With over 35 years of experience across architecture, construction, project and facilities management, and real estate development, Touni brings a wealth of industry insight and a proven track record. Throughout his career, he has led numerous strategic initiatives that have delivered accelerated growth and maximized return on investment. Known for managing multicultural teams and pioneering innovative practices, Touni is recognized as one of the early adopters of progressive development models that have reshaped Egypt's real estate landscape. He is also a member of the UN Global Compact Network. "We are thrilled to welcome Ahmad Touni as CEO of REDCON Properties. His deep expertise and remarkable achievements in real estate development make him exceptionally qualified to lead the company into its next phase of growth and innovation,' commented Eng. Tarek El-Gamal, Chairman of REDCON Properties. 'We are confident that he will build on the success that we've achieved in recent years and elevate the company's position as a leading real estate developer. His experience in managing large-scale projects and developing transformative strategies will be instrumental in driving sustainable development across our portfolio." Prior to joining REDCON Properties, Touni served as CEO of La Vista Developments in 2021, where he led a strategic transformation and established a robust corporate structure governed by sound governance principles. He also held the position of CDO at City Edge Developments, playing a key role in overseeing the delivery of landmark real estate projects. Earlier, he was CEO of Smart Villages Development and Management in 2016, where he successfully rebranded the company and enhanced its status as Egypt's premier business hub. Among his most notable accomplishments was his tenure at Al-Futtaim Real Estate Group, where he led the development of Cairo Festival City, a flagship integrated development encompassing residential, commercial, hospitality, and entertainment components. Touni also contributed to key national initiatives, serving as a member of the technical committee at the Ministry of Culture for the Grand Egyptian Museum project and as a board member of the Shorouk City Authority. Touni holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Ain Shams University, class of 1980. About REDCON properties: REDCON Properties was established in 2019 as the development arm of REDCON Group, specializing in mixed-use real estate projects. The Company operates with sustainability as its core value, where it leads the Egyptian real estate sector in the implementation of sustainable building and green architecture, with Golden Gate as its first flagship project. REDCON Properties derives its heritage from 30 years of experience with REDCON Constructions, which delivered more than 200 projects, among which are El Alamein Towers, Maspero Towers, Mansoura University, ABB, Pharco, Electrolux, First Abu Dhabi Bank – the Company's first green building that received a LEED silver certificate for its leadership in energy-saving designs and conservation of the environment.
