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Kalban: Smart Sustainability is the priority for Dubai Investments, subsidiaries
Dubai - As part of its continuous efforts and initiatives to implement sustainable strategies, Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, organised a training session for ‘Sustainability Champions’ from Dubai Investments and its subsidiaries under the theme ‘For a better partnership within the Dubai Investments family.’
The session served as internal training and orientation program for Dubai Investments and its subsidiaries and discussed various concepts of sustainability, corporate social responsibility and innovation. The aim of the session was to realise the shared benefits of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 initiative, linking society, environment, companies and employees to further the UAE Vision 2021 and fulfil the objectives of the UAE’s ‘Year of Giving’ initiative for 2017.
A total of 16 ‘Sustainability Champions’ took part in the orientation session, which included employees from Dubai Investments, Dubai Investments Park, Dubai Investments Industries, Masharie, Dubai Investments Real Estate Company, Emicool, Emirates Float Glass, Lumiglass Industries, Al Taif Investment, TechSource and Emirates Extruded Polystyrene.
Khalid bin Kalban, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Investments, said: “Dubai Investments is committed to the cause of sustainability across its operations, performance and projects. The Company has always implemented industry-best standards in the domain and also issued a new strategy for Smart Sustainability that recognises specific objectives for sustainable initiatives in the country in line with government’s vision.”
Kalban added: “Dubai Investments puts significant emphasis on environmental and social issues and handles them with utmost responsibility. This includes support of the Smart Dubai vision to produce clean energy and reducing carbon emissions, ensuring the safety of employees, serving the society through volunteering efforts and giving back to the communities where it operates. Dubai Investments and its subsidiaries are committed to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and UAE Vision 2021; and look forward to launch volunteer and social programs that allows the company to meaningfully engage with the community throughout the Year of Giving.”
About Dubai Investments PJSC:
Dubai Investments PJSC is a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with over 19,800 shareholders and a paid-up capital of AED 4 billion. Incorporated in 1995, the company has grown exponentially with investments in a number of businesses across three core sectors – real estate, manufacturing & industrial and financial investments across the UAE and the Middle East.
Since inception, Dubai Investments has challenged the norms and introduced cutting-edge technologies, pioneering business models, unique investment strategies and innovative concepts across its diversified portfolio spanning different sectors and markets across the globe. Dubai Investments currently has over 40 subsidiaries & joint ventures under its portfolio, across a wide array of industries and continues to seek new investment opportunities in new sectors, locally and internationally, as part of its strategic expansion plans.
© Press Release 2017
