Sustainable Organisation of the Year

DAMAC Properties is a luxury developer with over 50,000 homes delivered and 54,000 under construction. It continues to expand its footprint across the region and internationally.

Deeply aligned with the UAE’s sustainability agenda, DAMAC integrates ESG principles, advanced resource efficiency, and smart design across its developments - reinforced by measurable reductions in energy consumption through solar-powered systems and long-term environmental stewardship.

In a sustainability breakthrough, DAMAC recently secured two major LEED milestones:

• DAMAC Lagoons became the UAE’s first Certified LEED Platinum community, recognised under the LEED Cities & Communities Rating System for its human-centric, environment-first design and its eight core sustainability pillars
• DAMAC Hills 1 achieved the prestigious LEED Gold Certification, making it the first LEED Existing Community to earn this distinction in the UAE

Across its portfolio, DAMAC continues to pioneer sustainable construction practices, smart-home integration, energy-efficient building systems, and nature-connected master planning, embedding innovation and sustainability into every stage of its development.

Darwish Interserve Facility Management (DIFM) is Qatar’s leading integrated facilities management provider, delivering sustainable, technology-enabled operations across 95+ strategic assets, supported by a workforce of 5,000+ professionals.

DIFM manages some of the nation’s most complex and prestigious facilities, including Hamad International Airport, Qatar Museums, Qatar University, Aspire Zone, Msheireb Properties, and Ministry of Education assets.

Sustainability is embedded into DIFM’s operational DNA, governed by a robust ESG framework aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), and international ISO standards.

Through green cleaning programs, smart energy and water management, digital workforce optimisation, and advanced waste management systems, DIFM has delivered measurable reductions in energy consumption (25–30%), water usage (30–35%), chemical usage (35–40%), and landfill waste (40%), while improving service quality and occupant wellbeing.

A flagship demonstration of this commitment was DIFM’s sustainable operational delivery during the FIFA Arab Cup 2026 and FIFA U-17 World Cup, where over 700 personnel supported 24/7 operations, achieving 99.9% operational uptime, 50% recycling rate improvement, and zero major service disruptions.

DIFM’s strategic leadership, technological innovation, and quantifiable ESG outcomes position the organisation as a regional benchmark for sustainable facilities management excellence.

The FAB Building Management System is the powerhouse running the entire construction lifecycle, linking thousands of Emirati homeowners with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Its impact speaks for itself:

• 85,000+ active construction projects managed
• 6,000+ approved vendors
• Digital tendering, awarding, and document approvals
• Milestone-based disbursements with stringent financial governance
• Real-time analytics providing visibility, risk flags, and performance insights
• Enterprise-grade security with full auditability

FBMS is a scalable, secure, and customer-centric platform that accelerates housing-loan processing, improves transparency, and supports the UAE’s vision for smart government services.

The platform has introduced an end-to-end construction-management workflow that covers everything from vendor registration to final handover to end users - namely, the project owner (NHL customers). Few platforms in the region match its scale or the degree of transparency it brings to construction banking. The real strength of FBMS is its ability to operate at scale without sacrificing performance, security, or reliability.

Despite its size, the platform remains responsive through smart automation, embedded analytics, and a design built for long-term expansion.

Real-time dashboards and predictive insights help everyone involved, from contractors to FAB’s engineering teams, track progress, flag risks early and act before delays take hold. This analytical capability is a key reason the platform has improved turnaround times and supported quicker, more confident decisions across the program.

Rua Al Madinah is a transformative mixed-use district adjacent to the Prophet’s Mosque, designed to reposition Madinah as a global benchmark for spiritual hospitality and sustainable urbanism. The project achieved the first community-level Mostadam Diamond certification for implementing sustainability systems across mobility, infrastructure, land use, and smart city solutions.

Supporting this leadership, the company holds 18 Mostadam-certified commercial assets, the largest green building portfolio in Saudi Arabia, positioning Rua at the highest possible sustainability standard.

The project’s ESG strategy integrates three complementary layers: climate-responsive design, data-driven operations, and robust governance. Environmentally, the masterplan and buildings target significant reductions in energy and water consumption, supported by advanced waste management

The sustainable public realm - comprising 63% green space with multifunctional landscapes, more than 80% of plants native to Medina, permeable surfaces, and water-sensitive design - simultaneously addresses stormwater management, urban heat mitigation, and community well-being.

Socially, the project will accommodate 30 million visitors annually by 2030 while enhancing well-being, comfort, accessibility, and walkability, and creating more than 93,000 quality jobs. Governance is anchored in a board-approved sustainability strategy, detailed sustainability process manuals, and standardised procedures that embed and govern ESG in daily decision-making, rather than treating sustainability as a parallel initiative.

Trojan Construction Group (TCG) has embedded Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its corporate strategy, operational culture, and decision-making processes, ensuring sustainability is delivered as an organisation-wide system rather than isolated initiatives.

As part of Alpha Dhabi Holding’s portfolio, TCG aligns its sustainability approach with the UAE Net Zero 2050 agenda, the UN Global Compact Ten Principles, and internationally recognised ESG frameworks.

Beyond project delivery, TCG strengthens ESG culture through structured employee engagement, responsible consumption practices, and leadership driven initiatives. These include eliminating single use plastics at corporate events, promoting circular economy awareness through material reuse initiatives, and embedding sustainability learning through internal knowledge sharing platforms, transparent recognition programmes, and employee led innovation forums.

Environmental stewardship is reinforced through hands on initiatives such as mangrove ecosystem engagement, Ghaf tree awareness programmes, and sustainable workplace design choices that prioritise durability, material efficiency, and reduced waste.

Social sustainability is advanced through inclusive participation, Emirati talent development, youth engagement, employee wellbeing initiatives, and community focused CSR activities extending beyond compliance.

Strong governance underpins all initiatives through leadership accountability, certifications, transparent reporting, and performance benchmarking, contributing to an MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) ESG “A” rating, zero fatalities, and multiple sustainability awards.