DOHA: Qatargas has bagged the first prize in the ‘Large Size Enterprise’ category across the Mena region at the coveted Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award, according to a press statement issued yesterday.
The Arabia CSR Award is the most prestigious CSR and sustainability related recognition in the region, honouring and showcasing organisations in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa region that demonstrate a clear strategy and effective implementation of CSR.
The award was presented at the 7th cycle of the Arabia CSR Forum at a ceremony held recently in Dubai. Mansour Rashid Al Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager received the award on behalf of the company.
Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas CEO, said: “We are delighted to win this prestigious award, which is a testament to Qatargas’ robust CSR programme focused on long-term, sustainable initiatives. As a leader in the global energy industry, Qatargas has made significant contributions to a sustainable future for our country and the world at large. Over the past few years, we have made huge financial investments in reducing our carbon footprint, improving air quality, reducing and recycling waste, judicious use of water and, above all, community development at different levels.”
Ghanim Al Kuwari, COO (Administration), Qatargas, added: “This award is the result of our continued commitment to a cohesive, dynamic CSR programme that inspires our employees, as much as it benefits the community. We work in an engaged and collaborative manner with our stakeholders taking great care to thoroughly assess the social and environmental value of our initiatives and the potential to add value to the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Awards were presented in six different categories. The ‘Large Sized Enterprises’ category comprises organisations with more than 500 employees. A jury panel consisting of multinational experts in the field of CSR and sustainability selected the winners from a total of 155 applications representing 25 industries from 12 countries in the region.
Qatargas’ CSR initiatives are spread over five broad areas covering education, environment, health and safety, community development and sports.
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