Walton to build suitable future environment: MD

Walton has firm determination to build a suitable environment for future generations through environmental protection, said Golam Murshed, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd.

The company has taken various steps to this end through a "Better Bangladesh Tomorrow" initiative, he said.

Under the initiative, Walton has been working in a planned way so that they can achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and set an example in the private sector of the country, he said.

Murshed was addressing an event, "Understanding SDGs: Setting Strategic Sites for Sustainable Practices 2021" at Walton's corporate office in Dhaka recently, says a press release.

He gave a video presentation of his initiatives with detailed plans on the implementation of the SDGs and provided officials with necessary directions to ensure a suitable and liveable world.

Murshed, also chief executive officer, hoped for a successful outcome from the ongoing COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.

"This conference is very important to address the challenges related to the climate change crisis worldwide. Our Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Climate Parliament are very sincere in protecting the environment. Walton expressed solidarity with them in this connection," he said.