Dubai-based AESG, a specialist consultancy and commissioning firm, received two top honours at the recently held Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards 2018.

Saeed Al Abbar and Phillipa Grant of AESG were recognised as the ‘Sustainability Leader of the Year’ and the ‘Sustainability Manager of the Year’ respectively at the awards.

The awards, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), a membership initiative established by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) to promote sustainability management in the emirate recognises organisations and individuals who demonstrate leadership in advancing sustainability within their organizations and communities.

Attended by regional and international dignitaries, and ministers including Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, secretary general, EAD, the fourth edition of the Awards included a total of five award categories.

Al Abbar, director at AESG said, “As a firm we are committed to advancing sustainable development and ensuring that our work contributes to making a positive impact to the environment and communities where we work.  Receiving these awards is especially pleasing as it provides recognition of the leadership role AESG are playing in promoting sustainable business practices.”

AESG’s energy and sustainable development division offers consultancy to both public and private sector entities from its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and London.  As well as delivering numerous best-in-class sustainable development projects, AESG is working with various government entities throughout the Middle East on the development of new standards, regulations and strategies to advance sustainable urban development principles in line with the global green economy framework.   

Grant, division manager, Energy and Sustainable Development at AESG said: “AESG are wholly committed to the sustainable development goals and agenda of the region and it is extremely rewarding to be recognised for these efforts. We hope to maintain this dedication and drive in the coming years through our thought leadership approach and application of innovative technologies and techniques.” – TradeArabia News Service