Corporate social responsibility win

Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) has won Gold Accreditation from the UK-based CSR Accreditation (CSRA) for excellence in CSR, in recognition of its ongoing efforts to advance the highest standards of sustainability and ethical business practices. Abu Dhabi Ports was rated across four areas: environment, philanthropy, community, and workplace.

Mohammed Al Tamimi, VP – Corporate HSSE, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “This accreditation reaffirms Abu Dhabi Ports ceaseless commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, and recognises 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.”

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 optimisation; its philanthropic partnerships with leading international bodies such as Make-A-Wish-Foundation and the Red Crescent; as well as the organisation’s wide range of engaging training programmes and activities dedicated to advancing the wellbeing, education, and health and safety of both its employees and Abu Dhabi’s wider community.