Deadline for entries to 2017 edition of Arabia CSR Awards extended

Wednesday 24 May 2017

Dubai - MENA Herald: The Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN) has announced that it has extended the deadline of entries for the 2017 edition of the Arabia CSR Awards, the Arab region’s premiere CSR and Sustainability accolade, to June 15, 2017. The decision to extend the deadline was prompted by the large turnout of companies expressing their desire to apply to the awards. The extension will allow for more participation from companies across different segments. Now on its 10th cycle, the Arabia CSR Awards recognizes public and private organizations all throughout the Arab region for implementing best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability and thereby creating a positive impact in the society. Two new categories, Construction and Hospitality, have been added to this year's prestigious line of awards, taking the total number of categories to 11.

Submissions and nominations undergo a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process, which has been designed to integrate the inherent principles and frameworks of the Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and EFQM Excellence Model. To date, a total of 1,000 applications from nearly 700 organizations representing 29 industry sectors from 13 Arab countries have already been submitted for review and assessment.

Habiba Al Marashi, President & CEO, Arabia CSR Network, said: “The overwhelming response combined with the large turonout of companies wanting to participate in this year's edition of the awards has prompted us to extend the deadline of entries to June 15, 2017--giving way for more

companies from various segments to send in their applications for the award. This year's edition of the awards will prove to be more exciting as we welcome two new additional categories, construction and hospitality. This event is part of our continuing commitment towards recognizing excellence in the CSR and sustainability sector. We remain steadfast in our efforts to ensure that the work and achievements of deserving organizations will not go unnoticed”.

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