The closed-door event in the UAE Pavilion attracted VIP guests and esteemed guest speakers including Mohammed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense and Chairman of Emirates Nature-WWF, Mariam Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director of Emirates Nature-WWF and President of the IUCN.
Gulftainer CEO Peter Richards stated: We are delighted to be honored with the award which demonstrates our company’s commitment to issues concerning the environment in the which we live. The UAE has shown that everyone has a part to play in protecting the Earth. Gulftainer’s unwavering commitment will ensure that the UAE continues to achieve conservation goals far beyond the hour and into future.
Gulftainer has been an active participant in environmental causes since its founding. From the Save the Turtle campaign with Emirates Wildlife Society, to its philanthropic efforts for communities in crisis, the company remains committed the values of respecting and preserving the environment.
David Casey (COO of Gulftainer) accepted the award in recognition of their outstanding efforts in sustainability.
We are honored to accept the Leaders of Change Award. It is a testimony to our determination to take on additional social responsibilities to improve the lives of the communities that we serve as well as the entire society. We will continue to look for innovative and effective ways to address global problems such as poverty, climate change, and disease through our company’s corporate social responsibility strategy.
The Gulftainers Leaders of Change Award demonstrates their active commitment towards the community, society, and environment in which they operate, as well as its drive to overcome the climate crisis and build a stronger, more sustainable UAE.