Alpen Capital (ME) Limited, Dubai, was recognised for its Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was awarded the CSR Label for the fourth consecutive year. Alpen Capital received the honour from H.E. Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at a ceremony held at the head office of the Chamber on 26th April, 2015.

Corporate Social Responsibility forms an important part of Alpen Capital’s strategy and is reflected in its approach towards employees, vendors, the larger community as well as the environment. In addition to encouraging employees to volunteer and be a part of all its initiatives, it also maintains long standing partnerships with charity organisations and NGO’s such as Dubai Cares, Emirates Environmental Group, Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs and supports them in their efforts towards a better future.

“The Chamber believes in rewarding leading businesses that foster responsible business practices, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to present the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for the fourth consecutive year to Alpen Capital (ME) Limited. On its part, the Dubai Chamber Centre for Responsible Business works hand in hand with businesses to support them integrate CSR and sustainability into their business operations and is continuously looking to encourage and reward companies that outperform others in their sector”, says H.E Hamad Buamim, President & CEO, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“We are very proud that we are recognized for our CSR practices. Through our initiatives, we hope to have made a difference not only to those whose lives we have touched, but also in terms of highlighting the responsibilities all organizations have towards the community.I encourage companies to apply for the CSR Label as it will provide them a solid framework to run their CSR practices", says Rohit Walia, Executive Chairman, Alpen Capital (ME) Limited

The Dubai Chamber CSR Label has been designed to provide a diagnostic framework, learning and development tool that will help to refine and improve CSR strategy, policies and practices in the UAE. It provides a clear voluntary standard for CSR implementation in Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE; reviews, evaluates and gives feedback on companies’ CSR strategy and actions, and provides the ability for companies to communicate better with stakeholders about their CSR commitment and practice.