Corporate Social Responsibility
Agility Dubai wins a green makeover 
 
 
Agility Dubai was one of  three winners of the ‘Green Makeover’ competition sponsored by the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy.  The contest was a nationwide  event held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, the UAE Minister of Environment and Water as part of theHeroes of the UAE’ private sector initiative.

 

Ida Tillisch, Acting Director General, EWS-WWF explained, “"The 'Green Makeover competition' asked companies to submit a proposal and include current efforts and plans for reducing energy and water consumption. The 3 winners, Brightpoint, Aldar and Agility all demonstrated a serious approach to sustainability, and we look forward to helping them build on their quest to become more environmentally sustainable."

 

As a winning company, Agility will undergo an environmental audit and makeover worth up to AED 100,000 from the Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) - WWF. This makeover will highlight individual areas of energy and water demand and dependency for Agility which can be improved upon, resulting in long term financial savings.

 

Speaking about the win Greg Olsen, CEO, Agility Dubai said, “As a global logistics provider it is important for us to realize the extent of our contribution towards carbon emissions and industrial waste. We take our environmental footprint seriously and strive where possible to implement measures that help us reduce our overall negative environmental output. We are extremely pleased to be working with EWS-WWF on the Green Makeover, and look forward to showcasing the results.”