UAE launches Impact Summit 2025, unveils new Companies for Good strategy

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Launch of the ‘UAE Companies for Good 2031’ strategy

During the opening session, Abdulla bin Touq announced the “UAE Companies for Good 2031” strategy, a national framework intended to guide private-sector participation in sustainability and CSR initiatives.

The strategy introduces what officials described as a “Strategic Compass Approach”, outlining governance, measurement and reporting mechanisms for companies. It includes the use of the Impact Digital Platform, where businesses document CSR activities and submit an Impact Declaration based on federal criteria.

Majra stated it is evaluating a proposal to link the Impact Declaration, in phases, to private-sector commercial-licence renewals. The initiative aligns with national reporting and disclosure standards and with the UAE’s broader sustainable-development goals.

Majra also noted ongoing coordination with Abu Dhabi’s Ma’an Authority for Social Contribution and Dubai’s Jood Foundation.

Summit sessions focus on CSR, measurement and national partnerships

The Summit hosted four main expert-led sessions:

  1. National CSR framework — featuring representatives from Majra, AVPN, Emirates Nature–WWF, ADNOC and other organisations, with discussions centred on governance, transparency and impact measurement.

  2. Building an impact economy — involving government, private-sector and non-profit specialists speaking on partnership models, ESG integration, technology, youth involvement and national-priority projects.

  3. Measuring impact — examining shifts from intention-based CSR to verifiable outcomes, with input from local and international impact-measurement experts.

  4. Future of CSR and shared value — exploring emerging trends in responsible investment, entrepreneurship and youth participation.

Inclusion initiatives and interactive spaces

The Summit included several programmes involving People of Determination, such as a café operated in partnership with the Emirates Down Syndrome Association, sign-language interpretation services, agricultural activities and sensory-engagement stations.


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