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Urenco recognised at the Nuclear Industry Summit 2016
31 March 2016
Urenco has today received an award in recognition of its support to the Nuclear Industry Summit (NIS).
Chief Executive Officer of Urenco, Thomas Haeberle, speaking at the panel discussion said:
“I am proud to lead a company that has the skills and expertise to support such a valuable event. This award is a great accolade to our people and their commitment to global nuclear security. I am pleased that as a company and as part of a wider industry there is an appetite and desire for the sector to actively work together in improving all aspects of nuclear security arrangements. Urenco is committed to collaboration and it’s important we work as an industry to enhance the existing high levels of nuclear security. At Urenco we know, together with our industry partners, that we need to continue to maintain confidence in our already extremely high standards when it comes to nuclear security – through our collective transparency, our integrity, our ethical behaviour and our social responsibility.
“It is evident from the attendance of world leaders from more than 50 countries and key figures from the global nuclear industry that continuous improvement in the area of security and safety is a key objective for all.
“The industry has an excellent story to tell about how nuclear is a great benefit to society. From producing approximately 12% of global electricity generation to utilising nuclear technology across all areas of our lives. It provides great benefits to health, food production, industrial development, manufacturing and medicine. All through a minimal carbon footprint.”
Urenco representative Huub Rakhorst, received an award from the NIS in recognition of the support given to the 2014 event. Huub commented that it had been a personal career highlight to host 200 leaders from the worldwide nuclear industry in the Netherlands at the event who came together to discuss critical issues relating to nuclear security.
He went on to say:
“It is not only the value of coming together to discuss critical issues relating to nuclear security but more importantly, it’s about collaboration and how we can continue to work together to enhance security that will benefit not just the industry but society as a whole.”
About Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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