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Resolving plastic waste crisis in Pakistan

Pakistan generates over 3.3 million tons of plastic waste annually, most of which ends up in landfills, dumped illegally, or litter the countryside and waterways. This problem is expected to worsen significantly, reaching a staggering 12 million tons annually by 2040 if left unchecked. Urban areas

Shell Pakistan celebrates 75 years in Pakistan

Being the oldest energy company in the country, with a strong and rich legacy, Shell Pakistan hosted a ceremony to celebrate its 75 years in Pakistan, together with its employees, partners, industry leaders, business professionals and academia. The ceremony also included Shell Tameer Awards 2022, a

UK announces first projects for Pakistan’s ‘Climate Finance Accelerator’ initiative

The UK has announced that seven innovative low-carbon projects from across Pakistan will be part of the first cohort of projects for the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA), Pakistan. The chosen projects, selected from over 50 applications, are from the energy, transportation, AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and other

Pak startup Concept Loop bags first prize at Green Tech Hub competition at COP29

Company offset over 700,000 kg of plastic waste in 2024 Concept Loop, a Pakistan-based startup, emerged as the first-prize winner at the prestigious Green Tech Hub competition at COP 29, capturing global attention for its ingenious approach to tackling plastic waste.  Held in Baku in November,

Shell Pakistan launches first-ever recycled plastic retail site

KARACHI: Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has launched the country’s first-ever recycled plastic retail site, Malik Service Station, on Shahrae Faisal, Karachi. This initiative aligns with SPL’s commitment towards sustainability and promotes a circular economy and environmentally friendly practices, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.