We are committed to sustainability,
which is a top priority that we strive to implement
taking into consideration environment conservation,
and balance between economic and social development
— HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
ACTION
Supporting companies take action on the UN's SDGs
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CSR
Baseline analysis
ESG Reporting
Stakeholder engagement
CSR Advisory
impact-measuring and behavior designing agency. Supporting UAE companies & organisations with responsible corporate impact on the surrounding society and environment through CSR initiatives, ESG policies, stakeholder relations and sustainability reporting.
triple bottom line – behavior transformation – employee ambassadorship – stakeholder engagement – product innovation – supply chain sustainability – energy transition and waste reduction
The Impact of CSR
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when asked, 91% of respondents will buy from a company with an excellent CSR program
Modern investors consider ESG information needed when considering to invest in a company
companies with excellent CSR programs get the benefit of the doubt during crisis events
At least four in ten companies with a CSR campaign does not measure the effect and impact
News & Insights
KNOWLEDGE
Sustainable supply chain in supermarkets
Supermarkets are the intersect between consumers and producers. Supply chain regulations are on the discussion board in November, moderated by The Umbrella Institute’s MD
Supermarket Innovation Summit 2020
COMMUNITY
SDG Anniversary
On the 25th September 2015 the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals were launched. The goals, indicators and targets support companies achieving a more balanced business behavior, and in becoming more alert to opportunities
Celebrate with TUI
KNOWLEDGE
ESG as business performance driver
TUI’s Managing director, Anne Marie Thodsen moderated The Pearl Initiative’s panel session on ‘COVID-19 implications on the ESG Agenda’
Watch the full panel discussion
COMMUNITY
The Umbrella Institute is part of the judging committee at the Gulf Sustainability & CSR Award 2020.
Due to COVID-19 the awarding ceremony has been shiftet to October 2020 – You can still reserve your seat in the judging panel
INSIGHT
8 STEPS TO BUSINESS RESILIENCE
Accept change
Learn Continuously
Take Charge
Define your company’s purpose
Create Balance
Cultivate relationships & Partnerships
Reflect
Reframe Skills
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WORK SAFE
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Precautions
Download The Umbrella Institute’s 1-page overview of steps to take for returning your staff safely to the workplace.
Social distancing and open communication remain key elements of creating a safe working environment.
IMPACT
The Action Decade 2020-2030 started. The task now is to accelerate and empower the SDG impact for maximum developmental outcome:
Mobilize everyone, everywhere
Demand urgency and ambition
Supercharge ideas to solutions
