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8/7/25, 10:02 AM 300 Companies complete the Impact Declaration through the Sustainable Impact Digital Portal
significant step in embedding sustainability and governance principles across the private sector and
represents the first phase in the process of applying for the Impact Seal, a federal recognition for
companies demonstrating measurable contributions to the UAE’s sustainable development.

The Impact Declaration serves as a unified federal tool to assess a company’s disclosure of

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices,
and actual contributions to the UAE community—be it financial, in-kind, or volunteer-based.

Commenting on this development, Sarah Shaw, CEO of Majra, noted that the increasing engagement
with the Impact Declaration and applications for the Impact Seal reflect a growing institutional

commitment within the private sector toward transparency and measurable action. She stated, “At
Majra, we are building a nationwide institutional environment grounded in documentation, impact
measurement, and results-driven partnerships. Through the Sustainable Impact Digital Portal, we
empower companies to transform their commitments into measurable contributions that serve society
and advance the UAE’s vision for sustainable corporate responsibility.”

In parallel with this growing participation, Majra received approximately 160 applications for the second
cycle of the Impact Seal through the digital portal. The applications included around 100 from small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

and 60 from large corporates—demonstrating increased interest from all economic sectors in

formalizing their impact and enhancing institutional competitiveness.

The Impact Seal is awarded across two official categories: one for large companies and a newly
introduced category dedicated to SMEs, aligned with the UAE’s National SME Agenda. The Seal is
granted in three tiers—Platinum, Gold, and Silver—based on the scope and depth of corporate impact
and sustainability practices.

Launched in late 2024, the Sustainable Impact Digital Portal serves as an integrated national platform

enabling companies to submit declarations and applications in a streamlined and unified manner. The
portal also provides access to a suite of services offered by Majra, including the documentation and
accreditation of CSR and sustainability projects, certified workshops, specialized studies, and capacity-

building programs tailored to institutional needs. It ensures alignment with national priorities and global
sustainability standards.

Obtaining the Impact Seal offers companies a comprehensive range of strategic and regulatory benefits.
It represents official federal-level recognition for excellence in ESG, CSR, and sustainability, elevating
corporate credibility and public image at both local and international levels. The Seal reinforces

stakeholder and investor trust through a certified endorsement from a UAE government entity and
grants companies’ priority access to government-led initiatives, policy development circles, and high-
level partnership opportunities. It also supports institutional branding through authorized promotional
use of the Seal emblem and strengthens internal performance by enabling companies to review and

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