ِArab Finance: Oriental Weavers, the world's largest manufacturer of woven carpets, hosted United Nations Global Compact CEO Sanda Ojiambo at its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in the 10th of Ramadan City, highlighting the company's commitment to responsible manufacturing and sustainable growth, as per an emailed press release.

The visit also included Walaa El-Husseiny, Country Director of the UN Global Compact Network Egypt, and formed part of the network's efforts to engage leading Egyptian companies in advancing responsible business practices across Africa.

The visit recognized its role in promoting sustainable development through its participation in the UN Global Compact Network Egypt and the Africa Business Leaders Coalition.

The company is represented in those initiatives by Chair Yasmine Khamis, who serves as a participant in the UN Global Compact Network Egypt and a member of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition and its Egypt Steering Committee.

Commenting on the visit, Yasmine Khamis, Chair of Oriental Weavers Carpets, said: "At Oriental Weavers, sustainability is embedded across our operations and long-term strategy. We firmly believe that responsible manufacturing is not only essential to protecting our environment and supporting our communities, but also a strategic imperative for enhancing competitiveness, meeting the evolving expectations of global markets, and delivering long-term value to all stakeholders."

Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact, added: "Businesses have a vital role to play in building a more sustainable and inclusive future. Oriental Weavers' commitment to responsible manufacturing demonstrates how sustainability can be embedded across industrial operations while creating value for business, communities, and the environment."

During her visit, Ojiambo toured Oriental Weavers' state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, gaining first-hand insight into the company's vertically integrated operations and sustainability journey, including its efforts to enhance energy efficiency, optimize resource utilization, reduce waste, and support circular economy principles across its operations.

Beyond the factory tour, discussions explored the evolving business landscape in Egypt and the importance of collaboration between the private sector and international organizations in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Discussions also highlighted Oriental Weavers' role in strengthening Egypt's position as a global manufacturing and export hub, as well as the contribution of business leadership to advancing sustainable development across Africa.

The visit reaffirms Oriental Weavers' commitment to international sustainability frameworks and its dedication to creating lasting environmental and social impact through responsible business practices, innovation, community engagement, and strategic partnerships.