Abu Dhabi Chamber Expands Sustainability Recognition to 68 Companies

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honoured 14 additional companies under its Sustainability Label programme, reinforcing the emirate's commitment to embedding environmental, social and governance practices across its business landscape.

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognised 14 companies under its Sustainability Label programme during ADIPEC 2026, bringing the total number of awarded organisations to 68. The milestone speaks to a deepening engagement within Abu Dhabi’s business community to embed sustainable corporate practices and position themselves for the evolving demands of modern markets.

The programme itself functions as a practical framework, combining performance assessment, capacity building and continuous improvement. Rather than a symbolic gesture, it equips companies with concrete tools to strengthen their environmental management, social responsibility and corporate governance, whilst improving transparency and credibility among investors and business partners. As the requirements for sustainability increasingly shape investment decisions and supply chain relationships, this alignment becomes not merely aspirational but strategically essential.

Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, reflected on the significance of the recognition. “Today’s recognition acknowledges the tangible progress these companies have made in integrating sustainability into their operations and their commitment to advancing their corporate practices,” he said. “Our focus is on helping businesses translate their sustainability commitments into practical action and measurable results. We do this by providing tools that enable companies to assess their performance, identify areas for improvement and keep pace with changing market requirements.”

The 14 companies receiving recognition this year span a notable range of sectors: energy services, manufacturing, construction, technology, food production, healthcare, professional services and logistics. Akwad Tech Network Websites Designing LLC and NMDC Energy earned Gold category recognition, whilst Gulf Extrusion Automotive and Industries received Silver. The Bronze category recognised Bynouna Gene Solutions, Day 21 Honey and Black Hole General Trading Sole Proprietorship LLC OPC, with the remaining eight companies receiving Appreciation category status.

This sectoral diversity underscores the programme’s growing relevance across different parts of Abu Dhabi’s economy. The recognition aligns with the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s broader effort to champion the private sector’s role in sustainable urban investment, positioning businesses as key partners in the emirate’s long-term vision. The programme has already gained external recognition, having received the Best Sustainability Initiative award at the 10th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, part of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The expansion of the Sustainability Label programme reflects Abu Dhabi’s strategic pivot towards embedding ESG practices throughout its private sector. By providing businesses with practical frameworks to assess and improve their sustainability performance, the emirate strengthens its competitiveness in global markets whilst addressing the increasingly stringent requirements that shape investment flows and commercial partnerships. This approach recognises that sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern but central to operational resilience and growth.

For Abu Dhabi’s business community, the programme represents a structured pathway to strengthen their market position and unlock new opportunities for collaboration. As more companies across diverse sectors adopt these practices, the emirate builds a more robust, forward-looking economic foundation. The diversity of recognised sectors also demonstrates that sustainability integration is neither sector-specific nor the preserve of large enterprises, but rather a strategic imperative applicable across the economy.

Source: WAM