News DeskAbu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honoured a distinguished group of leading companies that have been awarded the Sustainability Label, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, reaffirming its commitment to accelerating the UAE’s transition toward sustainable and competitive economic growth.
The recognition reflects the Chamber’s strategic role in supporting private-sector readiness, strengthening institutional performance, and aligning business practices with the UAE’s national priorities for sustainable development.
The awards form part of the Sustainability Label Programme, a flagship initiative launched by the Chamber to embed sustainability standards across the business community. The programme encourages companies to integrate responsible practices in the areas of environment, social responsibility and governance (ESG), enhancing corporate credibility and global market competitiveness.
Building a More Resilient Economy
The wide range of companies recognised illustrates the deep integration of sustainability across Abu Dhabi’s economic landscape — transforming sustainability from a discretionary practice into a core determinant of institutional performance, risk management and long-term value creation.
The Chamber emphasised that honouring Sustainability Label recipients is central to its mission as a strategic partner to the private sector, supporting companies in navigating global economic shifts while embedding sustainability as a core pillar of growth.
Leadership Perspectives
Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, said: “Sustainability has become a fundamental pillar for building a competitive economy capable of keeping pace with future transformations. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting the private sector and encouraging responsible practices that strengthen institutional readiness, enhance operational efficiency and support sustainable growth.”
The programme operates through a comprehensive framework combining readiness assessment, capacity-building and institutional classification. It enables companies to measure sustainability maturity, identify development priorities and progressively implement sustainable operational practices, while providing specialised advisory support to improve access to financing and investment.
Honoured Companies
Diamond Category
• Emirates Driving Company
• Emirates Steel
• Aldar Properties
Gold Category
• Union Iron & Steel Factory
• National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) and NMDC Energy
• Weatherford
• Trojan Construction Group
Silver Category
• Al Mazrouei Group (Al Turath Engineering Consultants)
• Best Pick General Trading
Bronze Category
• Emirates Link Contracting Company
• LEAD Development
The classifications were awarded based on the programme’s approved assessment criteria and the level of institutional readiness demonstrated across sustainability dimensions.
Enhancing Corporate Credibility
Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, noted: “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week serves as a global platform that brings together leaders and expertise from across sectors. This recognition underscores the pivotal role companies play in achieving sustainable economic development and strengthening integration between economic performance and environmental and social responsibility.”
Representatives of the honoured companies stated that receiving the Sustainability Label marked a major milestone in their business evolution, driving improvements in productivity, resource efficiency, waste reduction and governance structures. They emphasised that the programme strengthened market credibility, enhanced investor confidence, improved risk management, and positioned their organisations to compete more effectively within modern global supply chains.
The initiative, they added, contributes to building an institutional culture rooted in innovation and responsibility — supporting balanced and sustainable growth over the long term.
