Awards recognise CSR, sustainability and COVID – 19 efforts in MENA region for H1 Cycle 2020
In view of Aster DM Healthcare’s social initiatives through Aster Volunteers, the CSR arm of the group, as well as its efforts to serve as many people as possible since the beginning of the pandemic, the group has been conferred with the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for H1 Cycle 2020, reportedly the highest level of recognition for CSR efforts by businesses built on international standards while ensuring local relevance.
In addition, to its CSR efforts and contribution towards the COVID – 19 pandemic, the group has also been recognised for undertaking various sustainable initiatives aimed to provide energy efficient world-class healthcare, by the Arabia CSR Network. The group was presented with the Winner Award in the healthcare category at the 13th Arabia CSR Awards ceremony.
According to a release, through its cycles, the Arabia CSR Awards has received more than 1,200 registered applications from more than a 1000 organisations across 42 industries from 14 countries. Hailed as the sustainability benchmark of the Arab region, it is recognised by global and regional bodies such as the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations Environment Programme and the League of Arab States.