President of Groupe Nduom Ghana, Dr Nana Kweku Nduom, has highlighted bamboo as a critical resource in advancing Ghana’s environmental sustainability agenda.

In a statement to mark World Bamboo Day on Thursday, September 18, 2025, Dr Nduom underscored the potential of bamboo to serve as a sustainable alternative to plastics while supporting the country’s transition to a greener economy.

“At Groupe Nduom, we recognise bamboo as one of the renewable materials that can easily serve as a major pillar in the Nation's push towards a greener Ghana,” he said.

“Bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable resource that offers a sustainable alternative to plastics, aligning perfectly with our ESG goals.”

Dr Nduom emphasised that Groupe Nduom’s sustainability strategy is rooted in both innovation and responsibility, as the company works to integrate bamboo into a wide range of its products.

“Our journey is one of innovation and responsibility. We are actively working to integrate products such as bamboo into as many of our products as possible — from construction materials and food packaging to fish floats, and with plans to venture into textiles and furniture,” he explained.

He further revealed the group’s long-term vision of reducing its carbon footprint while creating jobs and supporting communities where bamboo cultivation thrives.

“By 2030, it is envisaged that our efforts will show promising results regarding our group carbon footprint, with bamboo and other renewable product-based solutions helping us lower emissions and create jobs in regions where this versatile plant thrives,” he stated.

Dr Nduom also expressed appreciation to Groupe Nduom’s teams, suppliers, and partners for their shared commitment to sustainability.

“On this World Bamboo Day, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated teams, suppliers, and stakeholders who share our commitment to sustainability,” he said.

“Together, we are not just building products; we are building a future where business and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.”

Calling for continued collaboration and innovation, Dr Nduom urged stakeholders to embrace renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing practices, with bamboo at the core of these efforts.

“Let us continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead by example, generating renewable energy and manufacturing products with raw materials such as bamboo, a cornerstone of a more sustainable world,” he concluded.

World Bamboo Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the benefits of bamboo and to promote its sustainable use in combating environmental challenges.