International Beverages, a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company, was recognised by the Bangladesh Innovation Awards 2022 at Le Meridien, Dhaka yesterday.

It won in the category, "Best Innovation-SDG Inclusion", at the 4th edition of the Bangladesh Innovation Awards.

Advisor to the Prime Minister Salman Fazlur Rahman was present as chief guest, said a press release.

On behalf of International Beverages, Anowarul Amin, head of Public Affairs and Communications, Sustainability received the award.

This year, different brands were recognised at the Bangladesh Innovation Awards 2022 under 13 major categories and 11 sub-categories.

International Beverages Private Limited has been awarded for its environment-friendly practices which are in operation at its manufacturing facility.

Rainwater harvesting projects (related to SDG 6), installation of solar street lights (related to SDG 7), and use of economisers in boilers (related to SDG 12), were some of the steps taken by the company to promote energy efficiency, and sustainable water management inside factory premises.

Bangladesh Innovation Awards, an initiative of the Bangladesh Brand Forum, recognises the community of innovators and to inspire innovative pursuits of the businesses and industries.