Coca-Cola Pakistan Recognized at SDPI Sustainability Conference for Climate-Resilient Urban Innovation
Coca-Cola Pakistan has been honored with the prestigious Sustainability Award in the Sustainable Cities and Built Environment category at the 29th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) and 4th Sustainability Investment Expo (SIE), organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and innovative environmental solutions in Pakistan.
Award Presented by Distinguished National and International Leaders
The award was presented by Her Excellency Maja Derrous Mortensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, and Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. Dr. Faisal Hashmi, Senior Director, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Coca-Cola Pakistan & Afghanistan Region, received the award on behalf of the company.
SDC 2026 Focuses on Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Development
Held under the theme “Rethinking Development in an Age of Disruption,” the awards recognize transformative initiatives that drive scalable, eco-friendly, and climate-resilient solutions. The conference serves as a leading platform for promoting innovative approaches to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible urban development.
Pakistan’s First Plastic Road Recognized as a Landmark Achievement
The recognition honors a groundbreaking public-private partnership through which Coca-Cola Pakistan collaborated with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and TeamUp/National Incubation Center (NIC) to construct Pakistan’s first plastic road along Atatürk Avenue in Islamabad. The project represents an innovative approach to managing plastic waste while supporting sustainable infrastructure development.
Public-Private Collaboration Driving Environmental Innovation
The award-winning initiative demonstrates how collaboration between government institutions, private sector organizations, and innovation partners can contribute to building cleaner, more sustainable cities. By transforming plastic waste into valuable road construction material, the project supports circular economy principles and highlights the potential of sustainable infrastructure solutions in Pakistan.
