Oman Cables CEO wins “Sustainability Leadership in Manufacturing” award

Muscat: Oman Cables Industry, a leading manufacturer of Industrial cables, was honored at the 10th edition of Oman Forum 2022 with its Chef Executive Officer Ms. Cinzia Farise receiving the ’Sustainability Leadership in Manufacturing’ award.

While Sustainability Awards are aimed at honoring exemplary leaders in Oman with extraordinary accomplishments in areas of social, economic and environment sustainability, the award will further drive Oman Cables’ sustainable growth which augurs well with Oman Vision 2040 and the national priorities towards a safe, socially responsible and well-preserved environment, with effective and balanced ecosystems and renewable resources.

The award ceremony was presided over by Dr Rahma Ibrahim al Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

Ms. Cinzia Farise, who is also CEO at Prysmain Group MEAT Region, said, “The award is a recognition of our role in preserving the environment and reducing human impact on biodiversity which has clearly been detrimental to it. It also shows how committed we are in reinforcing our business model to integrate economic, social and environmental responsibility in all aspects of our activities while creating value for the community and the entire ecosystem.”

“At Oman Cables, which is part of the Prysmian Group, we consider multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of the company and fully support Oman Vision 2040 whose national priorities move towards a safe, socially responsible and well-preserved environment with renewable resources,” she added.

During the Oman Forum 2022, Oman Cables senior executives has the opportunity to interact with policy makers and industry leaders in the field of sustainable development and engaged in interactive discussions and knowledge sharing through leadership presentations and engrossing panel discussions.

According to Ms. Cinzia Farise, Oman Cables has been conduction Sustainability Awareness Training to empower all employees within every stage of the process. “The priorities for Oman Cables include product circularity and recycling in order to reduce waste, develop efficiencies and maximize resources and winning ‘Sustainability Leadership in Manufacturing’ award will give us further boost to do more as for as sustainability awareness is concerned,”

It is worth mentioning that Oman Cables ‘ partnership with Prysmian Group gives the company an impetus to focus more on increasing sustainability awareness in line with the goals of becoming a leading entity that is dedicated to sustainability because the group’s social ambition complements climate change strategy based on the requirements of the Paris Agreement that sets a net zero of emissions generated by its operations.

Based on the backdrop of Oman’s Vision 2040 to develop Oman into a nation built on innovation, sustainable development, inclusive growth, diversified economy and empowered knowledge-based society. Oman Forum reviewed the country’s march ahead as well as discussed the recovery of the society and economy from the pandemic related challenges.

Launched in 2011, Oman Forum is a premier interactive platform aimed at creating a constructive dialogue between the policy makers, private sector, business owners, C-level executives and young professionals. The event’s theme this year was ‘Sustainability, Innovation & Inclusive Growth’.