At the 7th CMO Asia Best CSR and Sustainability Awards held in Singapore earlier this month, Dubai Duty Free (DDF) was presented with three awards including “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices”, “Best Environment Friendly Project” and “Workplace Safety and Health Performance Award”.
Hosted by the CMO Asia, a not-for-profit making body of the Marketing Professionals from across Asian countries, the 7th Asia Best CSR and Sustainability Awards is one of Asia’s leading industry events recognising organisations that have a significant and positive impact on the lives of people around them. The awards consider company’s commitment to and respect for communities, environment and the people.
Commenting on winning the awards, DDF executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, says, “These awards are not only a recognition but an objective assessment of DDF’s commitment and dedication to sustainable growth. It is a clear indication of how serious we are in serving the society and integrating responsible practices into our daily business operations. Corporate social responsibility is a commitment made at all levels of the company and it is important to all of us.”
The “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” was awarded to DDF for its commitment and excellent integration of CSR ensuring its practices are at its best, creating immeasurable difference to people lives through its diverse and effective community involvement, projects and initiatives both local and overseas.
The “Best Environment Friendly Project” was given to the operation’s two environmental projects – the Kids Enviro Club and Dubai Duty Free Environmental Tagline Competition introduced during the World Environment Day 2017. The entry emphasised DDF’s mission to deepen employee awareness on personal responsibility and commitment to adopt sustainable practices with long-term impacts towards environmental protection.
Furthermore, DDF was presented with “Workplace Safety and Health Performance Award” for its extent on health, safety procedures and practices demonstrated in a day-to-day activities including its excellent annual key performance results that reflect a strong health and safety culture within the organisation.
Since 2014 to date, DDF has won a total of eleven awards from CMO Asia.
Watsons to open 20 new stores in the GCC
In 2020, global health & beauty retailer AS Watson Group signed its
April 29, 2024 | By Rupkatha BAsda and Deliverect Deepen Partnership to Power Rapid Delivery Across Asda Express
SQUATWOLF’s Kuwait Flagship Store Anchors Its Regional Growth Ambitions
Global beauty icon Ulta Beauty to make Riyadh debut at Panorama Mall
/ 
For decades, Haldiram’s built deep recall across the UAE through its packaged
When House of Habanero opened its first physical location at Alserkal Avenue
Union Coop has completed a significant expansion of its Hatta Souq branch,
Saudi Arabia is set to welcome U.S. food exporters this week, as
Majid Al Futtaim has officially entered the discount retail segment with the
As convenience increasingly becomes currency in the region’s grocery landscape, Union Coop
As wellness becomes a lifestyle in the UAE, the grocery aisle is
Grandiose, one of the leading grocery retailers in the UAE with a
With shifting consumer behaviour, rising cost pressures, regulatory changes, and rapid digitization,
Union Coop’s blend of retail expansion, digital innovation, and community focus is
Abu Dhabi-based MAIR Group has marked a pivotal stage in its transformation
In a move that blurs the line between shopping and investing, Apparel
/ 
Why cinemas, wellness sanctuaries and cultural districts are becoming emotional infrastructure for
From bullion to boutiques, investment to immersion, Dubai Gold District marks a
NRF Vice President of Education Strategy Susan Reda forecasts 2025’s retail trends
The Dubai Duty Free (DDF) has recorded sales of $1.94 billion up
In what comes as a significant announcement, Middle East based eyewear majors
Emirati Gen Z women are seeking collaborative, culturally diverse and creatively enriching
GMG’s Everyday Goods – Retail division celebrates expansion milestone hitting 60 stores
Among several others, three key factors have fuelled the growth of homegrown
Empowering women, transforming communities: The rise of female-led businesses in Times Square Center
In its central Dubai location, Times Square Center stands not just as
Previous Article
