Union Coop receives Dubai Chamber CSR Label

Union Coop received the Dubai Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Label for the fifth year in a row on Sunday.

The CSR Label recognises the distinguished efforts of Union Coop in the field of corporate social responsibility and its commitment to developing its practices in this field. It also celebrates the Union Coop initiatives to support vital sectors via social and environmental initiatives and activities.

The CSR Label certificate was received by Harib Mohammed bin Thani, director of Operations Division at Union Coop on behalf of CEO Khalid Humaid bin Diban Al Falasi. Dubai Chamber held an official event at its premises to honor the winners. The event was attended by a number of managers and employees of Union Coop and other companies that are part of the CSR Label.

On this occasion, Harib Mohammed bin Thani said: "Receiving the CSR Label for the fifth year in a row shows the monumental efforts exerted by the Coop's staff to contribute to effective social contribution that has real goals and results, noting that Union Coop is very committed to supporting public benefit establishments that carry out valuable social programs in Dubai.

Dubai Chamber CSR Label, launched in 2010, was designed to offer a free framework for evaluating responsible practices and help companies set and develop their strategies for these practices. Renew earning this label shows entities' continuous and tangible efforts in the field of corporate social responsibility and its commitment to developing its responsible practices. The label is designed based on the highest global criteria and practices to meet the needs of companies in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and Dubai.

The CSR Label also contributes to building a responsible and sustainable business community, because acquiring this label makes companies operate in a specific framework that allows them to apply the best responsible practices that meet their needs and their clients' aspirations. This grants them success and the trust of both clients and society.

Source: Khaleej Times