The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a global organization consisting of 57 member states representing over 1.6 billion Muslims globally. Established in 1969, the OIC seeks to promote solidarity, cooperation, and mutual support among its member states while safeguarding and protecting the rights and interests of Muslims worldwide. Additionally, the OIC works towards advancing…
EMG is proud to announce that its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Islamic Reporting Initiative (IRI), has won the prestigious 3G Championship Award for ESG Reporting 2023 from the Global Good Governance Awards. The IRI was awarded for its thought leadership in ESG reporting in the Muslim world. The award recognizes organizations that…
Workplace wellbeing at IMC, in Jeddah, KSAWork on the International Medical Center (IMC) in Jeddah, KSA began in 1998 under the leadership of Dr. Walid Fitaihi, following an idea conceived in 1993. The Center is now a state-of-the-art facility which exceeds international standards and is renowned for its sense of well-being. In 2012 the IMC…
EMG Group, the international advisory firm for sustainable development, celebrates 10 years of working with organizations in Saudi Arabia. This is to back the realization of Vision 2030 and to facilitate support to the private sector in its efforts to strategically navigate present economic realities. European roots, world-class accreditation Founded in 2004, the award-winning advisory…
Airline sustainability is frequently the subject of debate in the context of climate change. In one vein, activists anticipate the quadrupling of emissions by 2050, and in the other, industry experts claim the ability to accommodate growth without a significant increase in emissions.
In ensuring the opportunity exists to report on the progress of staff engagement programs, it is essential to set an engagement baseline. A staff survey is one method to assess, measure and report on staff awareness on an annual basis. Herewith a guide to initiating a survey to set a baseline and reassess levels of…
How to implement CSR in your company? – Embedding CSR & sustainability into your operations will set your business apart from the rest. But where do you start? What is it ‘sustainability champions’ do that other companies don’t? The short answer is: they’ve successfully built on their strengths from within. They have developed a unique…
Are you looking for assistance in Measuring Social Return on Investment (SROI)? Measuring Impact developed by the WBCSD and World Bank is the answer. We strategically support organizations in OIC countries to evaluate, validate and report on their social impact in relation to their social investments or social investments of their clients and partners. As…
Our CEO, Drs Daan Elffers, was invited to speak at a special event held at the Palais des Nations, home of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The event was organized to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and focused on the strategic implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals…
Nestlé is a Swiss-owned multinational producer and distributor of food and beverages. By revenue, it is the largest food company in the world. Its Saudi operation,headquartered in Jeddah,began in 1997 and has since invested US$400 million in the Middle East, employing more than 7,000 people in the region. CSR approach Nestlé’s CSR department operates to…
Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons (Alturki) is a family-owned leading investment and development company that has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 1975. Its subsidiaries and joint venture companies are focused on construction and infrastructure, building materials, real estate, oil field services, renewable energy, information and communication technologies, and general industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia…
Stephen R. Covey’s seminal work, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” has been a cornerstone for personal and professional development for decades. While these habits are typically associated with improving individual effectiveness, they can also be applied to the broader context of implementing sustainability. Sustainability has become a critical goal for organizations and society…
