Deloitte, a global advisory firm, together with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), hosted a workshop in Iraq, tackling core issues in improving management systems in the country.

As part of the 'UN Global Compact' (UN GC), a strategic policy initiative for businesses, central…

In line with the company's CSR program GoGreen, more than 45 employees from the Bahrain Hub division of DHL, the world's logistics company, volunteered to commemorate World Environment Day on June 5th by building an artificial reef off the coast of Bahrain.…

Panasonic remains active with its eco initiatives and in the past year alone more than fifteen eco-related educational activities and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes were completed to raise public awareness in Middle East and Africa region. Many of these activities were…

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-faceted renewable energy company, has received this year's United Nations' Champions of the Earth award.

Organized by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the award seeks to honour individuals whose…

BankMuscat today launched Green Sports initiative under the patronage of Sheikh Sa'ad bin Mohammed al-Mardhouf al- Sa'adi, Minister of Sports Affairs as part of the Bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative started in 2012.  

     The initiative aims at strengthening…

As Volkswagen's Think Blue sustainability awareness campaign takes hold in the Middle East, the company is looking to ensure that even the production of its cars offered in the region is environmentally conscious.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars has set itself clear targets for the environmentally sustainable positioning of all its manufacturing facilities, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of all its plants by 25 per cent by 2018.

"While Volkswagen may not…

Keeping in line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and giving back to society, Cisco employees from the Dubai office have lent support to Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) by taking part in a range of community initiatives.…

The UAE has the world’s sixth largest proven crude oil reserves of 98billion barrels and fifth largest natural gas reserves of 21.3 trillion cubic feet. 



Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources because they take millions of years to form, and reserves are doomed to be depleted much faster than new ones are being made. The production and use of fossil fuels raise environmental concerns. That is why a global movement toward the generation of renewable energy is…

Deutsche Bank's Middle East Foundation announced its partnership with the Emirates Wildlife Society in association with World Wide Fund for Nature (EWS-WWF) by supporting its Marine Turtle Conservation Project.

Launched in 2010, EWS-WWF launched a three years project to track the…

The irrefutable benefits of sustainability in the Middle East hospitality industry, has been bought to the fore by internationally-recognised Green Globe Certificate (GGC), at a number of high profile seminars in Dubai recently.

GGC which has an exclusive regional partnership with…

Sustainable strategies for environmental protection will be the thrust of Construction Products Holding Company's participation as platinum sponsor in the 2nd Saudi Corporate Social Responsibility Forum to be held May 29-30 at Park Hyatt Hotel in Jeddah.…

Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency hotels in Dubai have been recognized for their leadership in environmental sustainability at the inaugural Hyatt Thrive Leadership Awards.…

United Arab Emirates businesses have been urged to improve their environmental performance as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

This not only saves businesses money but it also contributes to the vision of the UAE’s leaders and provides significant social and environmental benefits, according to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

The Chamber will be one of the organisations taking part at the 9th CSR Summit 2012, from June 10 to 13 at…

BankMuscat is embarking on a unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative as part of policies aimed at contributing to sustainable development and benefiting communities across Oman, especially youth, to develop a sporting nation.

Shaikh Saad bin Mohammed al Saadi, Minister of Sports Affairs, will preside at the launch of BankMuscat Green Sports initiative today at the bank’s head office, in the presence of dignitaries and senior government and private…

Following the successful launch of the Clean the Desert initiative, Volkswagen, Siemens and Rotana will once again team up, this time turning their attention to a wildlife sanctuary and reserve at the last remaining natural beach in Dubai.…

DuPont, innovation and market-driven science company has announced that its environmentally-friendly and sustainable products will be displayed at the flagship one-stop 'sustainable' shop conceptualized by 'The Change Initiative' in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Change Initiative aims to…

Ahlibank Cares, an initiative of ahlibank, aims to address a number of pressing issues that the Omani society is experiencing today — whether it is cancer, child education or water conservation. As a bank that is sincere towards its social responsibilities, ahlibank has moved Corporate Social Responsibility a step further.

Along with creating awareness about these social issues, ahlibank is also getting the employees of the bank involved in its different CSR…

Stemming from its strong belief in the importance of protecting the environment and as part of its commitment towards society, Viva, Kuwait's newest and advanced mobile telecommunications service provider, announced that it will sponsor Viva Oasis, a project that aims at planting more…

Three Bahraini primary school students, winners of the Ministry of Education's “Going Green” drawing competition, travelled on the national carrier Gulf Air recently to spend two valuable days in an eco-friendly camp in India.…

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Al Khaliji) Q.S.C. has been included in the first ever regional Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Index, put together by Hawkamah in collaboration with international rating company Standard & Poor's, with the support of the International Finance Corporation.…