Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards 2025 honours winners for achievements in sustainability
24 Apr 2025 17:20
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), part of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has honoured the winners of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards 2025, recognising outstanding achievements in sustainability and responsible business practices. This year's awards showcased an exceptional calibre of entries, reflecting the growing commitment of organisations to sustainability leadership.Organised by ADSG, the awards remain the Middle East's only independent recognition of sustainable business excellence. The programme highlights best practices, innovation, and tangible progress towards environmental and social responsibility, reinforcing the critical role of sustainability in long-term business success.
Awards Criteria The selection process was overseen by the Independent Expert Awards Committee, which rigorously assessed each submission based on criteria such as sustainability integration, measurable impact, stakeholder engagement, and innovation.The 2025 award winners include: the Best Sustainability Initiative: TAQA Group; the Best Sustainability Report: Dolphin Energy; Sustainability Manager of the Year: Nadir Hashmi, PureHealth; Sustainability Leader of the Year: Dr Huda Khalifa Alsalmi, Abu Dhabi Municipality; Best Sustainability Communication Programme: TAQA Distribution; and Best Energy Management Initiative: ADNEC Group (Judged by the Energy Institute).An additional honour, the ADSG Award of Recognition for exceptional achievement, was awarded to ADNOC Gas for its remarkable efforts across multiple projects with a significant positive impact during the UAE Year of Community.Huda Al Houqani, Director of ADSG, said: 'The winners of this year's awards exemplify the highest standards in sustainability leadership. Their commitment to responsible business practices, innovation, and collaboration is shaping the future of sustainable development in the UAE and beyond. Recognising and celebrating these achievements is crucial, not just to honour their efforts, but to inspire others to integrate sustainability into their core business strategies.'
Commitment to Sustainability The judges of the awards also commented on the impressive submissions. Armin Peter, Global Partner for Capital Markets, GIST Impact, said: 'The sheer volume, diversity and quality of submissions this year are a testament to the region's deepening commitment to sustainability. With this momentum, I have no doubt about the region's ability to continue to lead and innovate in sustainable business practices.'Dr. Jenny Davidson, Executive MBA Programme Director at Newcastle University Business School, said: 'The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards are not just about recognising excellence, they are about raising the bar. They celebrate those who lead with empathy, who make decisions that reflect the well-being of both people and the planet, and who inspire systemic, lasting change. That, for me, is the essence of leadership in the 21st century.'Alison Fleming, Senior Coach, Mentor, Consultant Advisor, and Founder of Sasena LLC, said: 'It has been a pleasure to judge these awards and reassuring to see the quality of submissions. With all the noise there is impactful and sustainable action happening in the GCC. Congratulations to the winners and also to all the participants – your participation is increasingly important.'
As the region continues to emphasise sustainable growth and environmental responsibility, ADSG's Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards will remain a cornerstone in recognising and encouraging excellence in sustainability.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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