MEPCO, WASCO partner with King Abdulaziz University for leadership program

The program aims to provide Saudi youth with the right tools to lead on building and raising awareness on environmental sustainability.

A leading vertically integrated paper manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa, the Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) and its waste management wholly owned subsidiary WASCO, have entered into a partnership agreement with King Abdulaziz University to launch a leadership program for young Saudi nationals.
The program aims to provide Saudi youth with the right tools to lead on building and raising awareness on environmental sustainability and its importance to the community.
To launch the program, a first-of-its-kind campaign, titled “A License for Environmental Leadership,” is being implemented. The program is in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 commitments to environmental sustainability.
MEPCO CEO Sami Safran said: “Safeguarding our future begins with sustainability today. It is important that our youth is trained on how to lead in this vital field of environmentalism and sustainability. Together with WASCO, MEPCO will participate in this leadership program to help build the knowledge base and the skills required to create the future that we all strive for. This agreement is part of our nation’s vision, and we look forward to participating in it and bringing about positive change together with our partners.”
The objective of the campaign is to host three programs, with around 200 trainees, across three provinces. However, the aim of the campaign is not only to decrease the usage of natural resources, but also to activate the partnerships between the government entities, private sector companies, and higher level educational institutions.