Bubiyan Showcases Its Experience in Reducing Food Waste
In line with its commitment to promoting a culture of sustainability and enhancing community awareness among younger generations, Boubyan Bank participated in the “Conscious Consumer” program, organized by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, through an awareness lecture targeting high school students. The session highlighted the bank’s efforts to reduce food waste and shared its experience in this field through its strategic partnership with the “N’amty” initiative for preserving blessings.
The lecture was delivered by Abdullah Al-Muhanna, the First Sharia Auditor in the Bank’s Sharia Audit Sector, alongside Mohammed Yousef Al-Muzaini, Head of the “N’amty” initiative. They shed light on the partnership between the two parties and their role in promoting a culture of responsible consumption and reducing food waste.
Commenting on this, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Barak, Executive Director of the Sharia Audit Sector at Boubyan, stated that the bank’s participation in the program reflects its belief in the importance of investing in the awareness of new generations. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Center for its valuable initiative and for providing the opportunity to contribute to spreading concepts of sustainability and responsible consumption among high school students by showcasing practical experiences that help consolidate these values and enhance their impact on society.
He added that building a culture of sustainability begins with disseminating knowledge and promoting positive behaviors at an early age, emphasizing that introducing young people to issues such as reducing food waste and conserving resources helps prepare a generation more aware of its responsibilities toward society and the environment, and better equipped to translate these concepts into daily practices.
He clarified that the strategic partnership between Boubyan and the “N’amty” initiative for preserving blessings represents one of the most prominent models of national cooperation in the field of reducing food waste and promoting a culture of responsible consumption. He noted that since its launch three years ago, the partnership has contributed to preserving over two million meals and delivering them to those in need. The estimated value of the surplus food utilized reached approximately 8 million Kuwaiti dinars, reflecting the significant social impact achieved by this partnership.
He pointed out that involving students in preparing food baskets exemplified the importance of transitioning from theoretical awareness to practical application, as concepts of social responsibility and sustainability become more deeply rooted when young people actively participate in volunteer initiatives that address community needs and promote a culture of giving and resource conservation.
He added that reaching high school students with these messages represents a genuine investment in the future, because building a more sustainable society does not rely solely on initiatives, but on preparing generations that believe sustainability is a way of life, and that preserving blessings, rationalizing consumption, and engaging in volunteer work are daily practices that contribute to building a more aware and sustainable society.
