Sixteen companies in the UAE have been honoured for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and contributions to the community and the environment.
The entities were awarded the 'Impact Seal' in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed said that the role of a company goes beyond profit-making, to making a positive impact on society and environment.
"Strengthening social responsibility practices is a national priority, aimed at promoting public and private sector partnerships and directing companies' contributions towards development projects," he added.
During an event held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, the 16 companies were honoured with the Community Impact Medal “Platinum category”, issued by the National CSR Fund to entities that operate in compliance with environmental and social sustainability standards, governance, sustainable development goals and national priorities.
The companies that were honoured include: Etihad Rail, Emirates Group, DP World, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, HSBC Middle East, Crescent Enterprises, Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC), Dubai Holding Asset Management, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), Etisalat Group, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Khidmah, Dulsco, Dolphin Energy Limited, Apparel Group and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
The event also witnessed the launch of the Fund's new corporate identity, showcasing the impact of its projects such as the "Addressing the Covid-19 Pandemic" project, which benefitted more than 395,000 beneficiaries, the Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy in cooperation with the government of Umm Al Quwain and Ministry of Economy and the Emirates Society for Nature, and the tourism hackathon, which reached out to more than 100 beneficiaries.
The National CSR Fund is a federal authority that sets the framework and governance for Corporate Social Responsibility in the UAE.
.@HHShkMohd honours a number of national & UAE-based companies with the ‘Impact Seal’ award for their contributions to the community and the environment. pic.twitter.com/F9K3vQWLnC
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 8, 2023
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