Some Lebanese companies and organizations have already
passed the green light. Here are some examples:
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- Launched the new Chevrolet Bolt EV (all electric car) in Lebanon, which help in reducing fuel consumption hence pollution & emissions
- Chevrolet Bolt EV is smoother mechanically than a regular petrol car, with only about a tenth of the moving parts of a conventional automobile. This translates to less wear and tear, fewer trips to the service center and greater ease of maintenance, thus customers benefit from lots of savings. It is also powered by a 60-kWh battery pack delivering 204 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque, which could be easily charged at home overnight
- Chevrolet Bolt EV demonstrated its incredible 500+ km range as part of the 2018 Global Electric Vehicle Road Trip in the Middle East, on a single charge. With its fully electric and affordable capabilities, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is a key step to a future of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion
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- ENERGY SAVING REMINDER: In 2018, installed energy saving reminder stickers next to all light switches in their headquarters to remind people to turn off the light before they leave each room
- LED LIGHTS: Replaced all lights in Nahr el Mot HQ with LED bulbs in November 2015, following a study by SOLARWORLD. The switch has saved 180 amps of electricity, which is estimated at 554,400 kWh annually, according to the study
- PAPER:
- Used papers is collected for L’ECOUTE Association, which by recycling it finances its projects to serve people with disabilities
- Paper is reused for double sided printing and drafts, and envelopes are reused for internal mail
- Documents are scanned instead of being photocopied and sent in multiple hard copies, saving over 400 sheets per month
- CARDBOARD: Most used cardboard is sold to Gemayel Freres for recycling. Over 5 tons were saved in 4 months
- PRINTER TONER: Empty printer toner cartridges are returned to BUROCRATE sarl for refilling. More than 100 cartridges were saved in 1 year
- PLASTIC CONTAINERS: All plastic detergent containers are returned to the supplier, Spartan, for refilling
- E-WASTE: E-waste is collected and sent to Beatouna or L’Ecoute for recycling
- ADVERTISING BANNERS: When removed, all advertising banners (billboards) are picked up by waste®, which handcrafts them into bags and accessories
- METAL: All metal parts are collected in the workshops and sold for recycling
- NITROGEN TIRE FILLING For Motorcycles: Using nitrogen in motorcycle tires helps maintain a healthy tire pressure, which reduces rolling resistance, resulting in better fuel efficiency
- COOLING GAS: To save cooling gas, when an AC compressor or a radiator is changed, a specialized machine is used to store this gas and refill the newly installed part
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- RYMCO enforces a recycling
system internally in support of T.E.R.R.E. Liban in “Papivore Malin”
the paper recycling project. Below are the quantities of wastepaper collected and
recycled over 6 years: 1790 kg in 2010, 19810 kg in 2011, 3820 kg in 2012, 2585
kg in 2013, 5274 kg in 2014, and 5062 kg in 2015
- Took part in a reforestation
campaign with Green Mind
- Sponsored the Green Mind
Awards to encourage environmental awareness
- Shifted to using LED lights
to reduce energy consumption
- In 2010, Rymco was a main
supporter and funder for a new environmental study that aims to monitor the air
pollution caused by traffic conducted by the Atmospheric and Analytical Laboratory
(AAL) at the American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Rymco is always open to
green initiatives sponsorships and other CSR activities
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- Internal Recycling
Program in collaboration with Arc en Ciel: Leaving a reduced environmental
footprint has been one of our main concerns. To meet this goal, we have implemented
recycling initiatives in all our facilities.
Since 2013, all our offices have been sorting materials such as cardboard, paper,
plastic, scrap metal, and glass bottles, to be collected and recycled by Arc En
Ciel
- Supporting the “Association
Pour la Protection de Jabal Moussa”: Aiming to preserve the
cultural heritage in Jabal Moussa Mountain and surrounding villages, we maintain
our long-standing partnership with the “Association Pour La Protection de
‘Jabal Moussa’ ” and are keen on supporting their mission in order
to achieve sustainable development
- Low Consumption
lighting and water saving: As we become more aware of our impact on
our environment, we are using LED lights in our automotive showrooms to reduce energy
consumption at our premises, therefore reducing environmental harm. In addition,
we have been continuously promoting and encouraging our employees to be cautious
in energy and water usage in all our facilities
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- Facility:
- BUMC s.a.l. Headquarters, Toyota-Lexus City is equipped with green technology and features, as well as greenery within its landscape
- All BUMC facilities feature large windows and skylights to promote natural sunlight and air circulation, reducing daytime electricity consumption
- All BUMC facilities are equipped with green-friendly, energy-efficient light bulbs
- Staff is encouraged to turn off their computers and lights when they leave their workspaces to reduce energy consumption
- Toyota & Lexus Vehicle Lineup:
- Launching several hybrid models in both the Toyota and Lexus lineups
- C02 emissions of all Toyota and Lexus vehicles are ensured to meet standards
- Proper disposal & treatment of oils, lubricants and such chemicals: Lubricants, oil waste, used parts, scrap metal and plastics are turned over to agencies that ensure safe treatment, re-use or proper disposal
- Recycling Programs & Material/Energy Reduction Initiatives:
- All BUMC staff sort and recycle materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic and glass
- All ink cartridges are refilled, instead of replaced
- Electronics and used office equipment are donated
- Staff are encouraged to shut down electronics, turn off lighting, fans and/or AC units, and unplug electronics that consume energy and reduce power consumption when not in use or during closing
- Print quotas to encourage employees to access soft copies of documents and reduce paper printing
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