With so much “Greening the Economy” mantra going on, it is necessary to take a look at just how much our local companies are walking the talk.
Having finally decided it was time to take up the “Green Economy” stance at the 2011 environmental expo, the Environment and Natural Resources Management ministry this year upped its tempo. Environment minister Francis Nhema announced government plans to implement policies that would encourage companies to operate in an environmentally-friendly manner.
“Environmental issues cut across all societal as well as business divide...greening the economy is key to the country as we move towards a global trend of high levels of consumption,” said Nhema at the 2012 expo held recently in Harare. This year’s expo ran under the theme: “Greening the Economy — Addressing Behaviour, Energy and Climate Change.”
Nhema echoed the 2011 United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Green Economy Report, which says: “Greening the economy is not generally a drag on growth but rather a new engine of growth; that is a net generator of decent jobs, and that it is also a vital strategy for the elimination of persistent poverty.”
According to the web-based Wikipedia, “A green economy is one that results in improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks.” read more>>>
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