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Nestlé, gaining hands-on experience and access to further mentoring opportunities to help refine
and scale their solution.

Over six months, students engaged in a “Learning by Doing” format emphasizing entrepreneurship,
business acumen, and real-world impact. At the heart of the program is the INJAZ UAE Company
Program, which transforms classrooms into start-ups. Students worked in teams to develop
business solutions addressing real sustainability challenges while learning from each other and
industry professionals.

Emphasizing sustainability-driven entrepreneurship, the program empowered participants to build
innovative, purpose-led ventures that respond to pressing environmental and social issues.
Throughout the journey, students received dedicated training and hands-on mentorship from
Nestlé professionals, gaining exposure to real-world business contexts and sustainability practices.

As a result:

• Nestlé employees mentored the students;

• 10 internships and 15 mentorship opportunities will be extended to top students, with the
winning team securing automatic placements to the internships;

• Finalists are acquiring critical business skills to serve them in future roles, whether as
employees or entrepreneurs.

The Sustainability Heroes Award celebrates not only the winning solution but also the broader
movement to foster sustainable thinking and practical action among the UAE’s emerging talent.
A platform with long-term purpose:

“As we look ahead to the next phase of the UAE’s economic transformation, programs like
Sustainability Heroes will continue to play a vital role in equipping our youth to lead with purpose
and contribute to the knowledge economy,” said His Excellency Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh,
Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Economy.
Ms. Hajar Bakhit Alketbi, Director of the Government Communication Department at the Ministry of
Climate Change and Environment, added: “Youth are central to climate action and sustainable
development. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is committed to developing the
young people of our country as the leaders of tomorrow, a premise that underpins the Sustainability
Heroes Award. We believe their role is critical to climate action, and we are committed to
strategically integrating young people into every aspect of our efforts to combat climate
change. Their energy, enthusiasm, and skillset are invaluable assets that can drive real
transformation and help us achieve our sustainability goals. I commend Nestlé’s efforts in inspiring
student-led sustainability projects, demonstrating how the private sector can contribute to our
climate initiatives. I also commend all the participants for their remarkable projects and eagerly
anticipate the next edition in November.”
Ms. Sarah Shaw, CEO of at Majra, said: “At Majra, we believe in unlocking the potential of youth to
lead national progress. Sustainability Heroes is a prime example of how partnerships can equip

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