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CMU-Q Celebrates Qatar Sustainability Week - Oct 03

Oct 03: EcoCampus General Sustainability Assembly

     In this assembly, the EcoCampus will present the program’s objective, mission & vision, organization structure, past and planned events, and membership invitation open to the whole CMU-Q community.

Oct 03: Movie Screening on Sustainability

     To promote awareness on the current global issues on climate change and related sustainable challenges. 

Tree Plantation in Crowne Village

The Tree Plantation in Crowne Village is an environmental initiative where employees of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park plant trees around their residence. It promotes environmental awareness, teamwork, and a greener living space while encouraging staff to actively participate in tree care and maintenance. This initiative fosters sustainability and enhances the quality of life for the employees.

Community Garden

The Community Garden behind Argulina is a sustainability initiative for employees at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park, encouraging them to grow their own herbs. This garden promotes teamwork, healthy living, and environmental awareness by allowing staff to actively participate in gardening and learn about sustainable agriculture. It also enhances the green spaces around the employee residence, creating a more eco-friendly environment

Planting of trees

The head science teacher will lead this initiative with her students in order to plan trees at Al Waab branch of Lycee Voltaire and protect our environment as well as raising awareness of the importance of taking care of our community and environment.  

Microsoft Sustainable Lifestyle

Since 2023, Microsoft Qatar has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by 580 Kg and recycled 3200 Kg of paper. This remarkable achievement results from our strong commitment to various sustainability initiatives within the workplace.


Employees are encouraged to adopt sustainable practices such as waste segregation, recycling, installing light motion sensors in work areas, carpooling monthly, participating in Meatless Mondays, and using reusable water bottles.
 

Watsons: Empowering Sustainable Beauty

To align with Qatar's sustainability goals and promote eco-conscious beauty choices, Watsons is proud to nominate two standout brands—Rimmel Blue Range and Naturals by Watsons—as part of the Qatar Sustainability Challenge. These brands reflect our commitment to providing environmentally friendly and ethically produced products in both cosmetics and skincare categories. Here’s how they contribute to sustainability:

SHAKE SHACK PLASTIC FREE CHALLENGE

Shake Shack has been making efforts to become more environmentally conscious and a "Plastic free-challenge" could involve initiative to educate the team and train all employees on the new plastic free protocols and the importance of environmental sustainability. Encourage the team to use eco-friendly alternatives like wooden utensils, compostable takeout containers or paper plant based packaging and to bring their own cup. We continuously improved based on what best for our store and customer base.

THE One zero waste initiative

THE One has a strong emphasis on sustainability and helping the environment; their dedication extends beyond just selling furniture and accessories.

THE One ensures to actively recycle cardboard boxes and plastic waste generated from their operations. By collecting these materials and partnering with reputable recycling companies, they ensure that waste is properly managed and repurposed, minimizing landfill contributions.