MCX honoured with India's First Green Exchange award

Mumbai, Sep 20 (UNI) Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX), has been recognized by Priyadarshini Academy as India's First Green Exchange, here, today.

The honour was bestowed upon the exchange by Dr Michael Nobel, Executive chairman of the Nobel Charitable Trust.

MCX was recognized as India's First Green Exchange since it was committed to follow eco-friendly practices through innovative use of technology and applying the principles that stand for green field projects, said in a release here, today.

Nobel Charitable Trust, Executive Chairman, Dr Michael Nobel said, ''I am happy to see MCX's move in the area of corporate social responsibility, education and saving the environment. We recognize and congratulate MCX for making an effort in climate change&move closer to the vision of zero carbon footprint.'' On this development, MCX, MD&CEO, Joseph Massey, said, ''It is a matter of great pride that the award recognizes socio-economic benefits of several initiatives taken by MCX. We believe in self governance and are aware about our responsibility towards the society and environment. We have created an environment policy to ensure that each employee of MCX contributes to this responsibility.'' UNI NV GS AB NP2056