du, a leading provider of telecom and digital services in the UAE, has become the first telecom operator in the country to achieve ISO 20400 certification for sustainable procurement practices. This certification recognizes du’s commitment to integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations into its supply chain and procurement decisions.
The ISO 20400 certification aligns du’s operations with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, embedding sustainability deeply within the company’s procurement and supplier relations.
du utilizes advanced tools for supplier assessments, driving continuous improvements in vendors’ sustainability performance. Adel AlRais, Head of Corporate Communication & Protocol at du, stated, “Achieving the ISO 20400 certification is a significant milestone in our sustainability journey and reflects our commitment to responsible operations that span our entire value chain.”
The company emphasized that the certification strengthens its dedication to responsible sourcing, promoting transparency, ethics, and performance throughout its supply chain. Strategic partners such as CRIF AG, Dubatt, and Aramex play key roles in ensuring rigorous evaluations of suppliers for ethical and sustainable sourcing.
This achievement further cements du’s position as a leader in sustainable telecom operations in line with national and global sustainability goals.
