Page 17 - Cleanco PR Report - October 2023

Cleanco breaks Guinness World Record for the Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson
During the event, the personnel shared their extensive expertise in handling
hazardous waste materials responsibly. In addition, the event also brought
together various environmentalists and industry experts from around the world.
Their attendance served to highlight Cleanco’s innovative initiatives and its
dedication to establishing a new benchmark in hazardous waste management
training.

Sultan Khouri, CEO of Cleanco Group stated: “Being honoured with the Guinness
World Records title for the ‘Largest Hazardous Waste Management Lesson’
echoes our unwavering commitment to striving for excellence in everything we
do. We constantly strive to be at the frontier of advancement and progress.

Through the Cleanco Training Centre, which has elite qualified professionals, we
seek to launch new ventures and expand into new markets with the help of
regulatory bodies in various countries, to facilitate knowledge transfer as well as
grow our local talent as part of our strategy vision through personnel training and
development. Today, as a proud Emirati, I am thrilled that this world record, the
463rd in the UAE, will leave an indelible mark on history. It exemplifies our

commitment to fostering an innovative healthcare sector that aligns with the
UAE’s ambitious objectives for shaping the future. This achievement helps support
the UAE and its wise leadership in building a comprehensive and eco-friendly
system in the waste collection and treatment industry in line with the UAE’s
commitment to achieving Net Zero 2050 goals and adhering to the 10 principles
of ‘The Principles of the 50’ regarding sustainable development and societal
prosperity.”

Dr. Khalid Khouri, CEO of Cleanco Waste Treatment commented: “As a local
company and a main service provider of hazardous and

medical waste management services, we take immense pride in achieving this
Guinness World Records title. It not only signifies Cleanco’s dedication to
establishing higher standards for workplace safety and environmental
responsibility but also to elevating the levels of service excellence and innovation.
In line with our leaders’ ambitious visions and the government directives on

sustainability, we at Cleanco Waste Treatment are committed to utilising the best
global practices in waste management and meeting the highest international
standards for the betterment of public health and environment in our country.”

Shaddy Gaad, Senior Marketing Manager, Guinness World Records, said: “Our
dedication to chronicling the exceptional goes beyond our annual publication,
reaching into TV shows, social media, and live events. Whether it’s the dream of
an individual or the ambition of a global brand, the pursuit of setting records fuels
remarkable achievements across the globe. In recent years, the UAE has marked a
series of record-breaking milestones, mirroring its swift ascent as a nation. We
commend businesses like Cleanco for their impactful initiatives, such as their

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