Abu Dhabi ports 1st Gulf firm to win UK-based CSR Award

02 / 04 / 2021

By Marwa Nassar - -

Abu Dhabi Ports has become the first-ever company from the Middle East to win a prestigious international corporate social responsibility (CSR) award from the UK-based CSR Accreditation (CSRA) due to its ongoing efforts to advance the highest standards of sustainability and ethical business practices.

The awards body granted its highest Gold Accreditation for excellence in CSR to Abu Dhabi’s premier global trade and logistics enabler following an independent assessment by an accreditation panel.

Abu Dhabi Ports was rated across four areas; namely environment, philanthropy, community, and workplace.

CSRA highlighted the company’s progressive policies with respect to its promoting of environmentally sound and sustainable climate change mitigation measures, including energy efficiency and water optimization; its philanthropic partnerships with leading international bodies such as Make-A-Wish-Foundation and the Red Crescent; as well as the organization’s wide range of engaging training programs and activities dedicated to advancing the wellbeing, education, and health and safety of both its employees and Abu Dhabi’s wider community.

Mohammed Al Tamimi, VP – Corporate HSSE, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “This accreditation reaffirms Abu Dhabi Ports ceaseless commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, and recognizes the positive impact of sustainability on our business in line with international targets for global development such as the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”

“Claiming this highly-sought Gold rating from one of the world’s most influential and respected CSR bodies is testament to Abu Dhabi Ports’ sterling efforts to advance global best practices, enabling us to strengthen our CSR strategy and achieve our long-term strategic goals.”