Rotana was recognised and rewarded for its corporate sustainability achievements at the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG).
The group’s corporate director of environment, health & safety, Christiane Abou Zeidan, was named the ‘sustainability manager of the year’ for her efforts in spearheading Rotana’s sustainability achievements, headlined by its ‘global corporate sustainability platform’ - Rotana Earth.
The framework, for Rotana Earth, was launched in 2013 to address environmental, economic and social sustainability across the firm’s entire portfolio of new and operating hotels, hotel apartments and resorts.
“We remain committed in our efforts to embrace and promote sustainable business practices through values and principles that demonstrate our strong sense of responsibility towards the environments we operate in,” said Omer Kaddouri, President & CEO, Rotana.
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Kaddouri added: “Being recognised for our efforts is not only a matter of honour for the entire Rotana family, but it also encourages us to constantly relay this important message among our colleagues, guests and partners, to continue building a solid future for the company and the community.”
The annual awards showcases sustainability performance and acknowledges a company’s efforts in demonstrating impact, leadership and commitment in relation to sustainability.
Rotana Earth’s focus areas include energy optimisation strategies to minimise harm to the environment; training programs, best practice awareness among colleagues and communicating sustainability initiatives to its guests; responsible procurement policy implementation among its suppliers; practice of transparent and ethical governance processes as well as engagement activities among the local communities.
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