AFRICA enhancing the living conditions of the people . The government will not be able to address all problems on its own . At Egyptian Steel our CSR program is one of our top priorities .”
This commitment has already been put into practice at the most trying of times in the country ’ s recent history ; during one of the coldest winters on record , the company was responsible for the distribution of 20,000 blankets .
Egyptian Steel ’ s commitment to helping the less fortunate has even taken priority over other aspects of the business , Abou Hashima said : “ In 2014 , we cancelled both our advertising and marketing campaigns and directed all the funds toward revamping Egypt ’ s 20 poorest villages . The living conditions in these villages were inhumane ; they had no clean water or electricity . We wanted to ensure that these people lived in a human environment .”
Its CSR activities have not gone unrecognised and have received many awards , notably the silver ‘ CSR Program of the Year ’ award from the 2014 Stevie Awards in Paris . This accolade is much coveted and is from an awarding body that seeks to “ honour and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organisations and working professionals worldwide .”
The next half of Egyptian Steel ’ s first decade is set to be just as exciting as the first half : in that time its megaprojects will operate at full capacity ; its first cement plant could also see the first bags roll off the production line , and the company could very well be floated on the Egyptian Stock Exchange .
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Building Materials
HEADQUARTERS
Cairo , Egypt
FOUNDED
2010
EMPLOYEES
Expected to reach 6,000
REVENUE
Not disclosed
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Steel Production
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