United Power Generation and Distribution Company Ltd. (UPGDCL) has received the SDG Brand Champion Award 2025 for its groundbreaking Eco-friendly Steam initiative—a sustainable energy solution that recovers waste heat from gas engines to reduce industrial carbon emissions.
Since 2014, the initiative has delivered over 294 million kg of green steam to industries in Dhaka and Chattogram EPZs, effectively preventing more than 49,500 tons of CO₂ emissions compared to traditional steam generation.
Md. Moinul Islam Khan, CEO of United Power, and Shish Swapnik, Head of Group Brand, received the award at the ceremony held at Radisson Blu Dhaka on Saturday night, according to a media release.
This recognition highlights UPGDCL’s contribution to SDGs 7, 9, 12, and 13, reinforcing its commitment to cleaner and more responsible industrial energy.