IN this ever-changing era of global warming and climate change, it is important for everyone to contribute to the preservation and sustainability of the environment for the next generation.
According to Sustainability Standards Inc. Chairman Karl Stuart Mclean, both government and private sector leaders should take the lead in various sustainability efforts in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals towards a global climate-neutral society by 2050.
“We look at what they’ve done for sustainability. We look at what they’ve done other than recycle plastics. Are you turning waste into energy? Are you doing renewable energy? We look at those areas. That’s the most important thing.”
“Stop talking and start doing. Do it now. So much talking going on. We to take action because the children, our kids, want a new world,” according to Karl Stuart Mclean, Chairman, Sustainability Standards, Inc.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government emphasized the importance of local governments focusing on programs and projects that promote environmental sustainability.
“This is very important because, as we all know, with the rapid changes in our environment, when our surroundings are damaged, our natural resources are affected, which ultimately harms our fellow citizens. We, ourselves are also put in jeopardy. That’s why we should focus on this matter,” said Usec. Serafin Barretto, Department of Interior and Local Government.
Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards honor public servants, companies advocating for sustainability
On Friday at Okada Manila, local governments, and companies continuing to promote sustainability through their programs and projects were once again recognized at the Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards.
“The leaders are the innovators. They are the change-makers. Tonight, we are gathered with the 61 awardees who will be recognized from the different plethora of organizations, whether it is from local government units, different organizations, sustaining the program of the 17 program of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” said Kenneth Prieto Rocete, President and CEO, Sustainability Standards, Inc.
Among those recognized were public servants from the highest positions in government down to the barangay level.
Provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays considered as ‘most sustainable’ and ‘most liveable’ were also honored.
Several companies in the country were also recognized at the Nation Builders and Mosliv Awards.
“It’s such an honor to be a member again of the Mosliv Awards. Actually, this is my third. First when I was a councilor, second was bilang mayor ng Cauayan City. Of course, they see Cauyan City as one of the most emerging cities that really pushes smart and sustainable actions to combat different problems in the city,” stated Mayor Caesar Jaycee Dy, Jr., Cauayan, Isabela.
“I feel grateful and thankful because once again, I am one of those who will be honored today. And it’s my third consecutive honorary vice mayor of the year,”
Vice Mayor Bernard “Ninong” dela Cruz, Malabon City expressed.
“Being recognized as a government worker, I’m happy and I feel very grateful for our achievement that the people recognized it. And we are really proud as government officials that we would be seen as one of the officers delivering service to the people,” according to Dr. Mohammad Yacob, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform – BARMM.
“We all truly express our gratitude for PhilHealth no and everytime that we are given the opportunity like this to share our programs and policies, and we are always happy to get recognized because all of us are working 24/7. And it always feels good to be recognized,” Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., President, PhilHealth expressed.
The Sustainability Standards Inc. believes that if more local governments and private sector entities continue to advocate for environmental sustainability, the Philippines can become a first-world country.
