DP World recognized for Excellence in Four Categories at the 11th edition of CII Scale Awards 2024
NEW DELHI : DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, won awards in four categories at the 11th edition of the prestigious CII Scale Awards 2024. The company was conferred with the award for Overall Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence, Best Training & Skill Development Practices, Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices, and Best ESG Practices, as a recognition for its agile business and sustainability practices.
The CII Scale Awards felicitated the best companies in the logistics sector at a ceremony held in Mumbai, attended by leading industry professionals from the logistics and supply chain fraternity. The awards were presented to DP World by Dr. Sudhir Kohakade, Deputy Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Mr. K V Mahidhar, Executive Director & Head, CII Institute of Logistics.
Commenting on this win, Rizwan Soomar, CEO and MD, Middle East, North Africa and India Subcontinent, DP World said, “We are deeply honored to be recognized with these prestigious awards from CII. At DP World, we are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive future by leveraging digitalization, technology, and our integrated logistics solutions to create transparent and seamless supply chains. This recognition inspires us to continue delivering exponential value to our customers while championing positive change for our communities, our people and the environment.”
DP World’s significant contributions to the logistics sector have been recognised with the Overall Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award. The company’s focus on delivering efficient solutions, integrating technology, and maintaining high operational standards has played a key role in this achievement. DP World has further improved customer centricity by offering innovative solutions like its Carbon Footprint Calculator accredited by Smart Freight Centre, which provides customers with detailed CO2 emissions insights to help them choose the most sustainable routes. Additionally, the company offers secure, reliable, and sustainable rail solutions that reduce transit times, further enhancing the customer experience.
The logistics company was also recognized for its outstanding contributions to professional development and skill-building, transforming its workforce into a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking community that delivers value to stakeholders. It received the Best Training & Skill Development Practices Award and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices Award for equipping individuals with the essential skills needed for career growth.
DP World’s commitment towards a sustainable future was recognised with the Best ESG Practices Award. The integrated logistics solution provider has a strong focus on sustainability through its ‘Our World, Our Future’ strategy. DP World was the first organisation globally to adopt and disclose on development impact in accordance with the recently released impact disclosure guidance from the Impact Disclosure Taskforce. Its annual sustainability report highlighted the company’s performance in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.