Corporate responsibility – Taqa joins UN’s ‘good guys’

Just after opening the fourth of ten proposed recycling centers in the UAE, The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (Taqa) exhibits its continued dedication to social responsibility by becoming the first Abu Dhabi company to join the world’s largest corporate responsibility program. Taqa announced late last month that it has officially joined United Nations Global Compact, the largest voluntary Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in the world. The Global Compact serves as a framework for businesses committed to adopting sustainable and socially responsible policies and procedures, focused on addressing human rights issues, environmental concerns and corporate corruption. Peter Barker-Homek, CEO of Taqa, explained, “Taqa is aware of the issues that plague our world today and we want to do whatever is in our power to make a difference. With over 2800 employees and a presence in nine countries worldwide, Taqa holds itself to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable