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Dubai ChamberDubai Chamber
's Centre for Responsible Business organisedResearch Roundtable on October 20th will focus on Green Supply Chain Practices in Dubai
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
's Centre for Responsible Business continues their well-attended and successful workshop series to create and promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awareness and build capacity for businesses in Dubai and the UAE. The first Research Roundtable brings together researchers and business leaders in the field of Green Supply Chain (GSC) in Dubai. It is devoted specifically to providing research evidence of the latest GSC trends and practices in the emirate.
The half-day research roundtable to be held on October 20th at Dubai ChamberDubai Chamber will focus on CSR issues in the supply chain sector and will cover evidence from 800 companies surveyed in Dubai on Green Supply Chain practices, drivers and barriers or obstacles, besides highlighting the benefits of adopting such approaches, actions and tools in the implementation of GSC in business and the role of the Government in its promotion in Dubai and the UAE.
Dr. Belaid Rettab and Dr. Anis Ben Brik, authors of the Green Supply Chain Report in Dubai and speakers at the first research roundtable will share their expertise and research findings and discuss Green Supply Chain challenges in Dubai.
The Green Supply Chain Report in Dubai is the first-ever study to gauge the maturity level of companies on the subject. The study revealed, for example that only 38% consider supply chain greening when making strategic decisions, motivated mainly by meeting customers' needs (54%). Recycling and packaging are the main Green Supply Chain practices undertaken and implemented successfully by companies surveyed in Dubai.
These workshops have been designed for anyone with an interest in Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Supply Chain. As such, businesses,
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About Dubai Chamber
Established in 1965, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a private non-profit organization, whose mission is to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai, by creating a favorable business environment; supporting the development of business; and by promoting Dubai as an international business hub.
For more information, please contact:
Maitha Ahmad Abdulla
Senior Executive, Marketing & Communication
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PO Box 1457, Dubai, UAE
T: +971 4 202 8229 | F: +971 4 202 8553
Email: maitha.ahmad@dubaichamber.ae
Website: www.dubaichamber.ae
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