Sharjah, UAE, December 10, 2015: Colleagues from Centro Sharjah Hotel joined the Clean Up UAE campaign organised by Emirates Environmental Group as part of the Hotel’s social responsibility initiative.
The Clean Up UAE campaign brings together people from all walks of life and creates awareness as well as advocates the cause of sustainable living. The Sharjah version of the campaign involved clean-up of the Al Maliha Road, an area popular for camping and desert activities. Colleagues started at 8.30 am collecting and segregating all forms of garbage. The total garbage collection through the campaign was 1520 Kgs
“We’re proud to have been a part of this noble cause, and are grateful for EEG to give us the opportunity to participate in the campaign”, said Mr. Michael Kasch, General Manager. He further added” Being a Hotel and Stake Holder in Sharjah, we believe it is our responsibility to strive for the betterment of our community & the environment we operate in”
About EEG:
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG): EEG is a professional working group devoted to protecting the environment through the means of education, action programs and community involvement. It is the first environmental NGO in the world to be ISO 14001 certified and the only organization of its kind in the UAE with accredited status to the United Nations Convention to Combating Desertification (UNCCD) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). EEG is the member of the UN Global Compact, the International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN) and the GEF-CSO Network.
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About Centro Sharjah
Centro Sharjah is uniquely located adjacent to Sharjah International Airport and close to the business districts of Sharjah. The hotel is just 15 minutes away from the city centre. It features 306 rooms classified as Classic Room, Classic Studio, One Bedroom Suite, Classic Studio Plus and One Bedroom Suite Plus. Two outlets, c.taste and c.deli and three meeting rooms’ facilities and a modern fitness centre with a spacious swimming pool.