Dubai applauds socially responsible businesses

More and more companies are working to earn a label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry -- and many are doing their best to keep earning it.

The chamber recently presented 39 businesses with "CSR" labels, honoring them for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability practices. Four of the companies were first-time honorees, while 35 have earned the label multiple times.

"We are very encouraged by the growing number of honorees that we meet each time we host this ceremony, as it demonstrates the label’s ability to encourage other businesses to adopt more responsible practices," Dubai Chamber Chairman Majid Saif Al Ghurair said.

The label recognizes private and public organizations of all sizes and business sectors.
 
The first-time winners were the Roads and Transport Authority, TECOM Group, School Transport Services LLC and BLUE. Those earning the honor for at least the second time were Abela & Co L.L.C, Al Futtaim Carillion, Al Rostamani Pegel LLC, Amlak Finance, Beta Information Technology Co., Bond Interiors, Chalhoub Group, CHEP Middle East, CHICAGO Maintenance & Construction, Corporate Business Services, Ducab, Emirates Transport, Empower, Emrill Services, Etechan International, InfoFort, Intercoil International Co. LLC, International Modern Hospital, Kimoha Entrepreneurs Ltd., MAB Facilities Management LLC, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Mashreq, Mirak Group, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, NMC Trading LLC, Paramount Computer Systems, Quick Registration, Qurum Business Group, SamTech Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank, Summertown Interiors, Union National Bank, UAE Exchange, Veolia and Zulekha Hospitals.