Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the honouring of a number of companies leading in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), in recognition of their important role in consolidating sustainability practices.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed stressed the importance of strengthening and organising Corporate Social Responsibility, by launching strategic projects with national priority.
His Highness added, “Strengthening social responsibility practices is a national priority, aiming at promoting public and private sectors partnerships and directing companies' contributions towards development projects.”
Sheikh Mohammed noted that the role of a company goes beyond profit-making, to making a positive impact on society and environment.
This came during an event held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; and Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed honoured 16 entities leading in CSR with the Community Impact Medal “Platinum category”, issued by the National CSR Fund as a tribute to the leading companies and entities in the UAE, that operate in compliance with environmental and social sustainability standards, governance, sustainable development goals and national priorities.
Honoured companies 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).
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