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TotalEnergies is delighted to be associated with these prestigious awards,\u201d said TotalEnergies Managing Director and CEO, Mariam Kane-Garcia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year marks 64 years of partnering with SANParks in caring for the environment. As TotalEnergies, we continuously place the environmental performance at the heart of our projects and operations. We believe that preserving biodiversity, protecting water resources and practising circular resources management are critical in our efforts towards saving the planet for future generations,\u201d Kane-Garcia added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis firm belief in the protection of our environment further drives our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. We remain committed to the provision of energy that is even more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible,\u201d said Kane-Garcia.<\/p>\n<p>Sipho Silinda, CEO of FNB Public Sector Banking, said, \u201cThe conservation of wildlife feeds directly into the tourism sector, an industry that is currently recovering from the pandemic, remains vibrant, and is a significant contributor to the country\u2019s economic growth. Conservation is one way of ensuring that the tourism sector can continue contributing to economic growth through job creation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoreover, our partnership with SANParks has taught us that environmental awareness is a journey rather than an event. As a result, we understand that we have a responsibility to conserve and protect the environment by actively getting involved in initiatives that are contributing to this cause. 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