A cooperation protocol between the protectors of land, specifications and quality to support Egyptian standards
Cooperation protocol between protectors of land, specifications and qualityTo support Egyptian standards
Based on the pivotal role of specifications and quality, which contribute to achieving sustainability and enhancing competitiveness among various industrial and service sectors, Cairo today witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol betweenThe The Earth Guards Foundationand the Egyptian General Authority for Standardization and Quality; In order to lay the foundations of sustainability in its various dimensions in all Egyptian goods and products.
The signing of the protocol was witnessed by Dr. Muhammad Zeyada, “Chairman of the Board of Trustees ofThe Earth Guards Foundation”, where the protocol was signed by Dr. Khaled Sofi, “President ofEgyptian General Authority for Standardization and Quality” and Dr. Reham Farouk, “Secretary General.” For the institution.”
This came in a step described as reflecting a strategic partnership between state institutions and civil society, and expresses a growing Egyptian trend towards linking industrial development with global sustainability goals.
National Partnership
The Egyptian General Authority for Standardization and Quality is the national reference for everything related to standard specifications, calibrations, and industrial and service tests. It seeks to raise the efficiency of Egyptian products and expand their competitive capabilities in local and global markets.
Based on its strategic vision to achieve the goals of sustainable development in their social, economic and environmental dimensions;The Earth Guards Foundationworks to establish partnerships with all relevant official bodies to achieve its desired sustainable goals.
Therefore, the meeting of the two parties was a major step that reflects the transformations of the Egyptian industry towards sustainability, while keeping pace with global developments and adhering to the axes of the national agenda “Egypt Vision 2030”, while responding to international quality standards at a time when sustainability has become a criterion for competitiveness.
Standards for “Earth Defenders Shield“
One of the most prominent provisions of the protocol is raising the criteria for winning the “Earth Guards Shield”, so that companies seeking to win it are required to obtain the Egyptian Quality Mark, or prove their commitment to determining their carbon footprint, or possess an environmental card approved by the Egyptian General Authority for Standardization and Quality.
This achieves a strong link between awards based on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and technical standards for raising the quality and efficiency of Egyptian products. This gives the “Earth Guards Shield” double value, and motivates companies to commit to sustainable practices while achieving the highest rates of industrial and service productivity.
Media and Sustainability Soft Power
Another important aspect of the protocol is the design of environmental indicators to measure performance, including energy and water consumption, waste management, and air quality. These indicators represent an early warning tool for monitoring emissions, and encourage the development of environmentally friendly systems in all industrial and service processes.
The protocol also opens the door to future cooperation in the fields of innovation and applied scientific research, supporting the shift towards comprehensive sustainability, and involving the private sector, as well as regional and international cooperation. This reflects the awareness of both parties that sustainability is not a final station, but rather an ongoing process that requires continuous development.
Wider connotations
Also, this protocol cannot be read in isolation from the more comprehensive national scene; It comes at a time when Egypt is moving towards expanding its partnerships in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on industry as the engine of economic growth.
This is because integrating the dimensions of sustainable development into industrial and service policies is no longer an option, but rather a condition for survival in a global market that is increasingly aware of sustainability challenges in all fields. Therefore, the partnership betweenThe Earth Guards Foundationand the Egyptian General Organization for Standardization is a balanced model that combines governmental expertise and societal role, and lays solid foundations for a national industry and products that are more responsible and capable of global competition.
Concerning this, Dr. Muhammad Zeyada, “Chairman of the Board of Trustees ofThe Earth Guards Foundation,” confirmed that the signing of the cooperation protocol betweenFoundationand the Egyptian General Authority for Standardization and Quality represents a strategic milestone in cooperation. Between the two parties, it is a cooperation that combines the technical dimension and national quality standards on the one hand, and the societal role in spreading the culture of sustainability on the other hand.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees ofThe Earth Guards Foundation explained that this cooperation is a step towards enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian product, by linking it to sustainability standards, and opening new horizons for companies to adopt sustainable practices without prejudice to investment objectives.
Dr. Muhammad Zeyada also added that this protocol is a pioneering model for integration between state institutions and civil society, putting the national industry on a more sustainable path. This supports the implementation of the axes of “Egypt Vision 2030”, which works to achieve a balance between economic growth and achieving comprehensive sustainability.
For his part, Dr. Khaled Sufi stressed that this protocol represents a turning point towards a more environmentally conscious and responsible industry, stressing that through this cooperation we are establishing the principle of sustainable quality. Winning the “Earth Guards Shield” has been linked to the necessity of obtaining the Egyptian Quality Mark or verifying the facility’s carbon footprint, and this link confirms that adherence to standard specifications is no longer an entertainment option, but rather a necessity to support the competitiveness of the national industry, ensure its efficiency in using resources and reducing Emissions, in line with Egypt’s international commitments towards climate change.
So, the signing of this protocol opens the door to a qualitative shift in the relationship between the industrial and service sectors and sustainable development in Egypt, where the focus is no longer on profit only, but on how to make production more committed to quality standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
If the Egyptian General Authority for Standardization and Quality is the official national reference in Egypt for all specifications, quality, industrial and service testing and calibration activities, and works to raise the quality of Egyptian products and goods to keep pace with local and international markets; TheThe Earth Guards Foundation – in addition to being an influential actor in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the ground – embodies the soft power that transmits these messages to society, thus enhancing the awareness of individuals and companies alike. In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
