du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has become the first telecom operator in the UAE—and second in the GCC—to earn the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement certification. This international standard recognizes excellence in embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into procurement and supply chain management.
The certification reflects du’s efforts to systematize sustainable practices aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. du employs advanced tools to assess suppliers and drive continuous improvement in vendor sustainability performance.
For customers, this certification guarantees services sourced with ethical and sustainable practices. Suppliers receive guidance to elevate their sustainability standards, while investors gain confidence in du’s ESG risk management and long-term value creation. Strategic partners such as CRIF AG, Dubatt, and Aramex PJSC have been instrumental in shaping du’s responsible supply chain.
Adel AlRais, Head of Corporate Communication & Protocol at du, described the achievement as a milestone in their sustainability journey, reinforcing du’s commitment to responsible operations across the entire value chain and alignment with the UAE’s national vision.
