UAE Launches ‘Companies for Good 2031’ Strategy to Strengthen Sustainable Impact and CSR

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Wednesday launched the UAE Companies for Good 2031 Strategy, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening private sector contributions to sustainable development, advancing the impact economy and enhancing the country’s corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social and governance (ESG), and sustainability ecosystem.

The strategy was unveiled during an event organised by Majra – National CSR Fund at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, held on the sidelines of the Cabinet Committee for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy.

On the occasion, Sheikh Mansour also honoured the recipients of the Impact Seal – Platinum Tier, recognising organisations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in delivering measurable and sustainable social impact.

Addressing the event, Sheikh Mansour described corporate social responsibility and sustainable impact as key pillars of the UAE leadership’s vision for promoting national prosperity, social cohesion and humanitarian values while maintaining a balanced model that combines economic growth with community development.

He said the UAE had launched numerous national initiatives to strengthen CSR and build strategic partnerships between government entities, the private sector, academic institutions and civil society organisations. These efforts, he noted, have significantly increased awareness of corporate social responsibility and contributed to the development of an economy that generates lasting and measurable social impact.

Sheikh Mansour added that the Impact Seal serves as a recognition of organisations that actively contribute to strengthening the UAE’s position as a global leader in community sustainability and philanthropy. He emphasised that the role of businesses extends beyond economic performance to improving quality of life and supporting environmental and societal sustainability.

During the ceremony, Majra – National CSR Fund announced the winners of the Impact Seal for the 2025–2027 cycle, recognising organisations across Platinum, Gold and Silver categories for their achievements in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

Sarah Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Majra – National CSR Fund, said the launch of the UAE Companies for Good 2031 Strategy marked a major milestone in strengthening the country’s sustainable impact ecosystem.

She said the strategy provides a unified national framework that enables the private sector to maximise its contribution to sustainable development while supporting the UAE’s national priorities through the advancement of the impact economy.

Shaw added that the Impact Seal reflects the UAE’s commitment to recognising organisations that integrate CSR into their institutional strategies and produce credible, measurable and sustainable outcomes. She noted that Majra continues to play a leading role in developing the tools and methodologies needed to strengthen the UAE’s CSR, ESG and sustainability ecosystem in line with the We the UAE 2031 vision and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Impact Seal, regarded as the UAE’s highest federal recognition for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, is awarded to organisations demonstrating excellence based on the Impact Index, which measures performance against ESG standards and contributions to the SDGs.

Among the recipients of the Platinum Tier were leading national organisations including Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), DP World, The Emirates Group, Majid Al Futtaim Holding, RAK Ceramics and Advanced Media Trading.

The Platinum category also recognised several outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises, academic institutions and organisations, including Ajman University, GoMbok, K2 Enable Assistive Technology – Middle East & North Africa, Dalma Mall, Strategic Design Atelier, Schlumberger Middle East, Sparklo Multi-Purpose Machines Manufacturing and SLB for their exemplary CSR initiatives and measurable sustainable impact.

The Gold Tier honoured dozens of major organisations, including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Borouge, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Crescent Enterprises, Dolphin Energy, du, Dubai Investments, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic, Emirates Nature–WWF, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Ernst & Young (EY), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Mashreq, Petrofac Emirates, PwC, Siemens Energy and TECOM Group, along with numerous SMEs recognised for their contributions to sustainability.

The Silver Tier recognised organisations including Aramex, HORECA Trade, Network International and Al Gharbia Baniyouna General Contracting Group, in addition to a wide range of SMEs and institutions acknowledged for advancing responsible business practices.

According to Majra, the 2025–2027 Impact Seal cycle received 160 applications, with 114 organisations earning recognition across the Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers following a comprehensive evaluation process.

The strong level of participation reflects the continued expansion of sustainable impact initiatives across the UAE, increasing private sector awareness of impact measurement and a growing commitment to positioning businesses as key partners in advancing sustainable development and building a resilient national impact economy.