Dubai, UAE, 16 September 2022 – In an event more than three years in the making, business solutions provider Transguard Group recently hosted a massive day out for more than 4,000 of its site-based employees. Held at the Etisalat Academy Sports and Leisure Club, the Carnival included games, rides, an impressive roster of international performers, a wide selection of food and great prizes.

“The turnout for the Carnival was fantastic and the enthusiasm throughout the business has been wonderful to see,” said Nick Beer, Chief Financial Officer, Transguard Group. “We’ve made a lot of improvements to past editions of the Carnival, especially in terms of sustainability and the level of engagement from our HQ employees. Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve received across the business the Carnival was an all-around success.”

The Carnival’s sustainability focus was apparent on multiple levels, including digital registration (which replaced paper wristbands), reusable water bottles (which avoided more than 40kg of plastic), biodegradable plates and utensils and the recycling of raffle tickets. In addition, more than 130 HQ employees volunteered their time and talent to ensure the smooth set up and organization of the event.

“This edition of the Carnival was a true group effort,” explained Lena ter Laare, Director-Marketing and CSR. “Every moment of the day was filled with our HQ staff pitching in and helping out, all because they wanted our site-based colleagues to enjoy themselves. We have always said that CSR is in Transguard’s DNA, and this truth was front and centre during Carnival.”

Attendees were provided with free transportation from all across the UAE to attend the event, including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Ras al Khaimah. Entertainment during the day included the winners of Transguard’s most recent internal talent shows, as well as performances by professional international dance troupes; attendees were also invited on stage to be a part of multiple drumming sessions. Sponsors of the event included Instant Cash, Excellence Driving School and TouchMate, each of whom gave away spectacular prizes including tech gadgets, a television and even a driving course. The final highlight of the day was a raffle draw hosted by Transguard’s Leadership Team that awarded 22 lucky winner with AED500 each.

The next edition of the Transguard Carnival is scheduled for November 2023.

Leading business solutions provider and first-time applicant recognized for its outstanding performance in the 2019-2020 financial year.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The UAE’s leading business solutions provider Transguard Group announced today that it has been awarded the CSR Label by Dubai Chamber. Widely considered to be one of the highest levels of recognition for Corporate Social Responsibility in the region, the CSR Label is presented to companies with outstanding performance across several specific areas, including the environment, community, workplace and marketplace.

“Transguard is committed to providing best-in-class service to our clients while serving the greater good, both within our own company and employees, as well as within the larger community of the UAE,” said Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group. ““We’ve come a long way since beginning our CSR journey, and earning the CSR Label from Dubai Chamber is a gratifying milestone.”

In its comprehensive assessment, Dubai Chamber specifically cited Transguard’s employee welfare, training and development, as well as its customer focus, responsible supplier relationship practices, customer data protection and its energy saving initiatives, among others, as key strengths that led to the award decision. This was the first time the business solutions provider has applied for the award.

Transguard’s FY 2019/2020 CSR-related achievements included:

• Growing the established, robust culture of employee engagement, both in HQ and at site, which is reflected in Voice of the Employee surveys and encouraged in workplace and residential feedback, biannual talent reviews and succession planning, career frameworks, extensive training programmes at Transguard’s Centre of Excellence and more.
• Transguard’s welfare and recreation teams who are dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing and happiness of all employees
• Saving 42 million IG of water and a 17% reduction of water usage
• Investments of nearly AED 6 million in high efficiency materials, including 800 CFC-free refrigerant air conditioning units, more than 1970 LED lights and thousands of water-efficient plumbing features
• Responsible waste management practices that have so far resulted in diverting more than 20% of our waste from the landfill
• A paperless initiative that saved nearly 2 million sheets of paper
• A vibrant culture of volunteering for community events
• Planting more than 60 trees in our accommodations

“The CSR Label presents a wonderful opportunity to showcase the efforts of the entire company,” added Lena ter Laare, Director – Marketing and CSR. “It allows us to actively demonstrate how we conduct business in an environment that preserves the wellbeing of our people and the natural world around us, how we reduce waste while creating and strengthening sustainable partnerships, and how Transguard is making a measurable, positive impact on the community.”