Towards Corporate Citizenship…

In recent years, a consensus has emerged across economics, political and social sectors that emphasizes the importance of responsible operation in all spheres of corporate activity. Now accepted as a benchmark for good practice, transparent social and environmental responsibility has become an essential part of the business planning.

While acknowledging the strides towards success, corporations must and will reach to a place where corporate social responsibility is at the very heart of their priorities in order for them not to operate in isolation.

Local corporations who look forward to 2015 and beyond, their goal is to become a key distributor to Qatar’s national vision for 2030. In support of this, they must be known to their people, innovation, operating excellence and their corporate social responsibility through which they must set the standard for the environmental performance and attract, retain, develop and motivate a high caliber and diverse workforce.

Safe products and working conditions not only attract customers but lower the internal costs of accidents. Efficient utilization of land, water, energy, and other natural resources makes business more productive. Good government, the rule of law, and property rights are essential for efficiency and innovation. Strong regulatory standards protect both consumers and competitive companies from exploitation.

Ultimately, a healthy society creates expanding demand for business, as more human needs are met and aspirations grow. Any business that pursues its ends at the expense of the society in which it operates will find its success to be illusory and ultimately temporary.

Successful corporations need accidents free and healthy society. Education, healthcare, and equal opportunity are essential to a productive workforce.

In order to have accidents free and healthy