UAE/ASIA PACIFIC. Dubai Duty Free received Gold in the CSR Leadership Award and Bronze in the Best Environmental Excellence Award at last week’s 9th Annual Global CSR and Summit Awards, which took place at The Westin Langkawi Spa and Resort in Malaysia.
Dubai Duty Free was recognised for its valuable contributions in taking the lead towards Corporate Social Responsibility, commitment to sustainability and promotion of environmental protection within and outside the organisation.
The award ceremony was held after the conference and exhibition at which over 30 international speakers presented best practices in CSR. Bernard Creed, Senior Vice President for Finance, accepted the two awards on behalf of Dubai Duty Free.
The Global CSR Awards 2017, organised by the Pinnacle Group International, is considered as Asia’s most prestigious recognition awards programme for Corporate Social Responsibility. The awards recognise companies for outstanding, innovative and world-class products, services, projects and programmes implemented in the past or present which demonstrate commitment to incorporating ethical values and respect for individuals, communities and the environment in business.
Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin said: “We are delighted to receive the CSR Leadership and Best Environmental Excellence Awards which motivates us to continue with our company wide efforts of improving sustainability and making a valuable contribution to society.”