Dubai, UAE, 29th November 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The CARE ESG Awards by Trescon and ESG Mena recognised the region’s most outstanding leaders, changemakers, and industry shapers driving sustainability, clean energy, climate resilience, and responsible growth. Held during the inaugural edition of climate action, renewable energy & sustainability forum, CARE 2025, the awards spotlighted high-impact contributions driving measurable progress across environmental stewardship, renewable energy deployment, resource efficiency, social value creation, and transparent governance.
“The CARE ESG Awards spotlighted initiatives that exemplify innovation, transparency, and measurable outcomes, setting a benchmark for sustainability, social responsibility, and climate excellence in the region.” said Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon. He continued “Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions, commitment, and influence in advancing the region’s transition to low-carbon, sustainable, and responsible growth.”
The CARE ESG Awards included an exclusive gala dinner and gathered changemakers from finance, energy, healthcare, education, mobility, and technology to honour initiatives demonstrating tangible impact across MENA.
Sal Jafar, CEO, ESG Mena said “Attended by policy makers, enterprises, innovators, investors, and other members of the sustainability ecosystem, the CARE ESG Awards underscored the growing prominence of ESG practices in advancing MENA’s economic, environmental, and social development.”
Winners were recognised across fifteen categories, each reflecting a critical pillar of the region’s sustainability transformation.
Best ESG Industrial Program Award – Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI)
Best ESG Program in Education Award – GEMS Education
Impactful Renewable Energy Project Award – NMDC Group
ESG Personality of the Year Award – ADNOC Distribution
Impact Finance Award – Riyad Bank
Best ESG Food, Water & Agritech Program Award – Taqa Water Solutions
ESG Governance Award – Dubai Chambers
Green Health Award – Burjeel Hospitals
Industrial Recycling Award – Envirol by Alserkal
ESG Social Contribution Award – ADNOC Distribution
Tech Solution Advancing ESG: Water Technology Award – Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC)
Best Clean Energy Campus Award – University of Dubai
Sustainable Development Leader Award – Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil
“GEMS Education is honoured to receive the Education ESG Program Award, a recognition of our commitment to embedding sustainability and responsible practices across both our learning environments and operations,” said Yohaan Cama, Head of Corporate Sustainability, GEMS. Jay Verkey, Deputy CEO, added, “We will continue to push the boundaries of what responsible, future-ready education should look like for our communities, our students, and the region.”
Riyad Bank commented, “Riyad Bank is honoured to receive the CARE ESG Award, a recognition that reflects the tangible progress we are making toward building a more sustainable and resilient financial sector in our region….