Pharmaceutical manufacturer Actavis Ltd of Żejtun was recently awarded the Management Award for Sustainable Development during the seventh edition of the Environment Award for Enterprise scheme organised by the Cleaner Technology Centre. The award recognises the company’s holistic approach towards sustainable development, with environmental policies, procedures and objectives at all levels and functions of the organisation.
In its application for the award, Actavis submitted information on a number of key projects it had undertaken, including the installation of interceptors, the construction of a dedicated solvent waste handling facility and ongoing training of employees on the principles of environmental protection.
The award was presented by Environment Minister Leo Brincat.
As a result of the award, Actavis Ltd is eligible to take part in the EU Commission’s European Business Award for the Environment, which will be presented in Brussels during Green Week from January 17 to 26.