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.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates ­– The UAE’s leading business solutions provider Transguard Group officially embarked on its CSR journey six years ago, with a promise to serve the greater good of the community in which it operates. The group demonstrated significant progress in the period between April 2021 and December 2021. Transguard Group:

• Recycled 19 million gallons of grey water, which was reused for its flushing system
• Saved 25 million gallons of water across Transguard’s entire property portfolio
• Saved 3 million kWh across Transguard’s entire property portfolio as well as 3.8 million kWh across its clients’ portfolios. Together, this equals the greenhouse gas emissions avoided by 205,048 trash bags of waste being recycled instead of being added to a landfill
• Produced 1,292 MWh of clean energy through a dedicated solar power project; aligned with the Dubai Shams Initiative, the project has so far saved nearly 1000 tons of CO2
• Transguard Group also handed over 111 kg of plastic bottles to the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) as part of the Dubai Chambers “Let’s Reduce & Recycle Campaign”
• In addition, 100 Transguard employees participated in the UAE Clean Up drive and collected 16,293 kg of waste from sites across four Emirates, and also collected 358 kg of plastic and 177 pieces of mobile phones as part of the One Root, One Communi Tree project. Both initiatives were organised by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)

“As one of the largest employers in the UAE, we are firmly committed to making a difference and have consistently taken steps to achieve greater sustainability. With 28 accommodation facilities and a large fleet that transports more than 25,000 staff per day, we are highly aware of our potential impact on the environment. Therefore, sustainability is not just a goal, it is a key pillar in everything we do,” explained Dr. Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group.

Transguard Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme is aimed at reducing waste, preserving the environment and the wellbeing of its people, creating and strengthening sustainable partnerships, and having a measurable positive impact on the community. Over the years it has launched several initiatives, but conserving water and recycling remain a top priority. In October 2021, the company has also achieved a Dubai Chamber CSR Advanced Label in recognition for its initiatives.

“Transguard Group has always taken a mindful approach to the environment, which has not only had a positive impact on the community but has also led to exceptional savings,” concluded Lena ter Laare, Director of Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility, Transguard Group.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – As part of its continuing efforts to align itself with local and global CSR standards, Transguard Group has published its first Sustainability Report. 

“Five years after Transguard officially embarked on its CSR journey, our programme is one of the leading initiatives of its kind,” explained Greg Ward, Managing Director, Transguard Group. “This has allowed CSR to become an integral part of everything we do, which makes the release of our first Sustainability Report a momentous occasion for the business.”  

The comprehensive report, which follows the October announcement that Transguard Group had been awarded the Dubai Chamber CSR Label, echoes the recommended format of the internationally recognized Global Reporting Initiative guidelines; it also includes Transguard’s alignment with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 1: No Poverty (Target 1.2)
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being (Target 3.5-3.6)
• Goal 4: Quality Education (Target 4.3-4.4)
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (Targets 8.2-8.6; 8.8)
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (Targets 11.1-11.2)
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production (Target 12.5)
• Goal 13: Climate Action (Targets 13.1 and 13.3)
• Goal 14: Life Below Water (Target 14.1)
• Goal 15: Life on Land (Target 15.3)
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Target 16.5)

Transguard Group is already certified under a number of international standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO 39001:2012.

“This Sustainability Report is the first of its kind for Transguard, and while it documents the full development of our CSR programme, it includes a particular focus on the last two years when the programme matured in particularly significant ways,” said Lena ter Laare, Director – Marketing and CSR. “We are excited to share our progress with the community and look forward to the continued growth of this vital initiative.”