The DMCC, in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact Network UAE, conducted a special programme yesterday to spread awareness regarding implementation of a Sustainability Agenda among its member companies.

The presentations and discussions were focused on the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how best these could be implemented by the 15,000 member companies in the DMCC.

The session, part of the Free Zone Knowledge Series, was addressed by Gautam Sashittal, Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, Mahmoud Hesham El Burai, Chairman, UN Global Compact UAE Local Network and Aris Vrettos, Director of Open Programmes and International Markets, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, among others.

In addition, Iris Van Der Veken, Director International Public Affairs, DMCC moderated a focused panel session on sustainability with both Amer Afifi, General Manager, Duracell Middle East, Ayla Bajwa, Founder and Ampuz and Senior Advisor to the United Nations Global Compact UAE Local Network offering their perspective.

The event comes as part of DMCC’s ongoing programme to raise awareness of sustainability, and encourage its member companies to join the global cause.

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