Dubai, UAE, 11 March 2019: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has received the Dubai Chamber CSR label for the fifth year running, for its contribution in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and environmental practices that have positive impact on society and on the environment, the utility provider said through a Press communiqué.

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower

“We are happy to receive the Dubai Chamber CSR Label, as it proves our commitment towards positive change, supports society and promotes sustainable development,” said Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower. “I appreciate Dubai Chambers tremendous efforts in promoting CSR approach, especially towards the environment.”

Bin Shafar highlighted that the Dubai Chamber CSR Label is the highest level of recognition for CSR efforts of businesses in the region, and it contributes to building a responsible and sustainable business community and also to promoting responsible individual and institutional practices that protect the environment. Dubai Chamber CSR Label aims to provide a management tool for adopting CSR in business practices in Dubai and the UAE. Similarly, Empower seeks to achieve this vision, as part of its CSR strategy, the communiqué quoted Empower as saying.

Empower’s efforts and initiatives focus on promoting environmental practices in all its work, both operational and services,” Bin Shafar said. “This supports achieving the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into a global hub for clean energy and green economy and strengthen its position to become the city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world, as well as the UAE Vision 2021, that aims to make the UAE among the best countries in the world by the Golden Jubilee of the Union.”