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- Winners were adjudged on a stringent set of criteria based on international benchmarks such as the UN Global Compact principles, Global Reporting Initiative Standards, the European Foundation for Quality Management model and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Dubai, UAE: Under the patronage of H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salim bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi and in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Majid bin Sultan bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Vice Chairman of ST Group LLC and Vice Chairman of CADD Emirates, the winners of the 14th prestigious cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards were honoured by the Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) in the UAE yesterday.
Regarded as the ‘Green Oscars of the Middle East,’ the awards recognised the corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and implementation strategies of 40 green champions from across the region. The winners were representing both the public and private sectors from 9 Arab countries and under 13 diverse categories. They were adjudged on the basis of international benchmarks such as the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Principles, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) model and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Mrs. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, President & CEO of ACSRN in her opening speech said, “We are at a point in time when we truly have the most important choice to make – to continue living and operating our businesses in an unsustainable way - or to embrace the sustainable development goals and create a better and more resilient world for ourselves and our children and their children. There is a real risk today that because of COVID-19, the existing inequalities in our societies will be further exposed and will increase significantly. We cannot and should not let this happen. Long-term and sustainable recovery requires concerted efforts, comprehensive strategies and both public and private investment”.
She further added that “Young people need to become the driving force for change after COVID-19. They are the leaders of tomorrow that can help build a more equitable and resilient world. Yet, today, our policies make them a vulnerable group. We have to target the young, the low-skilled and other vulnerable groups with support, education and training to address the challenges of tomorrow.”
The winners in the various categories are:
- Small Business:
Winner - Sanabel Landscape Architecture | Urban Design & Planning
1st Runner Up - Al Dhafra Recycling Industries LLC
2nd Runner Up - Acer
- Medium Business:
Winner - Emirates Taste Catering Services LLC
1st Runner Up (TIE) – 1) Farabi Petrochemicals Company and
2) CANPACK Middle East One Person Company LLC (FDI)
2nd Runner Up - SEDCO Holding
- Large Business:
Winner - Gulf Petrochemicals Industries Company (GPIC);
1st Runner up - Tristar Group
2nd Runner up - Accenture Middle East
Special Recognition (TIE) – 1) Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)
2) Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
- Public Sector: - Large Size Organisations
Winner - Dubai Police
1st Runner Up (TIE) - 1) Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas Authority
2) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
2nd Runner up (TIE) – 1) Dubai Health Authority
2) Dubai Municipality
- Public Sector: - Medium Size Organisation
Winner - Community Development Authority
1st Runner - Ministry of Economy
- Partnerships & Collaborations:
Winner - Gulf Petrochemicals Industries Company (GPIC);
1st Runner up – Ministry of Economy - UAE
2nd Runner up (TIE) – 1) National Developmental Housing Corporation
2) Sanabel Landscape Architecture - Urban Design & Planning
Special Recognition (TIE) – 1) ADEEB GROUP
2) Dubai Police
- Social Enterprise Category
Winner - Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services
1st Runner - SALAM Social Enterprise
- Energy Sector Category
Winner – Masdar
1st Runner up - Petroleum Development Oman
2nd Runner up (TIE) – 1) ENGIE - INTERNATIONAL POWER SA (Dubai Branch)
2) Shaybah Producing Department – Saudi Aramco
- Financial Services Category
Winner – BANK OF AFRICA BMCE GROUP
1st Runner up - Zurich International Life
2nd Runner up - National Bank of Bahrain
- Hospitality Sector:
Winner - Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha
1st Runner up - Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Construction Category
Winner - China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (L.L.C)
- Healthcare Sector Category
Winner - Aster DM Healthcare
1st Runner up - Mediclinic Middle East
- Automotive Sector:
Winner – Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons Est.Co.
The 14th cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards was exceptionally significant due to the fact that post recovery strategies from the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic saw businesses and industries promoting and supporting sustainable development and addressing issues that challenge the very existence of human race.
The Awards was sponsored by: Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (Diamond Sponsor), SIPCHEM (Gold Sponsor), McDonald’s UAE (Silver Sponsor), and Al Sayer Group (Silver Sponsor). The official Communications Partner was ASDA’A BCW. Climate Control Middle East was the Media Partner. The event was a carbon neutral event courtesy of Farnek.
The Arabia CSR Network invites organisations in the Arab Region to be a part of the prestigious awards in its 15th Cycle to be launched in January 2022.
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About the Arabia CSR Network
The Arabia CSR Network is a professional multi stakeholder organisation established in the UAE in 2004. It is devoted to advancing the principles and practices of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in the Arab Region. It facilitates networking, learning and sharing experiences and knowledge in matters of CSR and Sustainability. The Arabia CSR Network was the first GRI certified training partner for the Arabic speaking Middle East countries. The Arabia CSR Network promotes, encourages and recognises responsible business practices through a bunch of services and offerings, including trainings, research and best practice, advisory services, third party assurance and a Pan-Arab acclaimed award initiative known as the Arabia CSR Awards as well as a biennial intellectual platform to discuss on the latest in the sustainability arena known as the Arabia CSR Forum.
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