Northampton, MA –News Direct – World Environment Center
March 14, 2022 /3BLMedia/ – Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) will receive the 38th Gold Medal of International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Michel Doukeris, CEO at AB InBev will receive the Gold Medal Award in an in-person ceremony on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at Washington, DCs Planet Word.
The Gold Medal Award is given annually to a company that has integrated sustainability into their business practices, provided innovative solutions to critical environmental or social challenges, and demonstrated global leadership in accelerating progress toward a sustainable world. A Gold Medal Jury, made up of internationally recognized sustainability experts, selects the Gold Medalist from among the nominated companies that applied for the Award.
The Gold Medal Jury chose AB InBev because of its strong sustainability record, ambitious commitments, focused ESG strategy, and shared prosperity across its value chains. The Jury recognized AB InBev’s ability to create impact beyond its operations through its 2025 Sustainability goals and ambition to achieve net-zero across its value chain by 2040. Its engagement with suppliers, business partners, and consumers to scale its impact. And its commitment to innovation through the award winning 100+ Accelerator Program.
Linda Fisher, former Vice-President & Chief Sustainability Officer at Dupont, is the Gold Medal Jury chair. She said that on behalf of the Jury, she would like to extend her sincere congratulations to AB InBev and its thoughtful approach towards sustainability. AB InBev has shown its commitment to renewable energy and water stewardship, smart farming, circular packaging, human rights, and smart agriculture. These commitments, combined with a global supply network, have a profound and positive impact on sustainability around the globe.
Ezgi Barrcenas, Chief Sustainability officer, AB InBev, acknowledged the prestigious global award and said, “We are honored and humbled” to receive the 2022 Gold Medal Award. This is a testament to the hard work, leadership, and commitment of our teams around the globe. This will encourage us to dream big and create a brighter future, one that is more sustainable.
Glenn Prickett (CEO, WEC) said that we congratulate AB InBev. We also salute the company’s commitment to sustainable growth. In these difficult times, we hope that recognizing AB InBevs leadership by the Gold Medal Award will help other companies strive higher in their commitments towards sustainability.
About the Gold MedalThe World Environment Centers Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development was established in 1985 in recognition of significant industry initiatives in environmental excellence and sustainable developments. The WEC Gold Medal Award recipients include Microsoft (2021), Trane Technologies, (formerly Ingersoll Rand; 2019), Ecolab (2018) and HP Inc. (2017). The Jacobs formerly CH2M (2016), SC Johnson (2015) and Unilever (2013). The Gold Medal Jury is made up of leaders from academia, government and retired professionals.
About the World Environment CenterThe World Environment Center promotes sustainable development through corporate business practices. WEC, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has offices in Europe, Latin America, Latin America, and Asia. The organization creates business solutions via executive roundtables that address key sustainability challenges, builds the capacity for small businesses in emerging markets, and honors industry excellence with its annual Gold Medal Award. WEC is a non-profit, independent organization. For more information, visit www.wec.org.
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