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6/10/25, 1:57 PM Nestlé Honors Youth Innovation With First-Ever Sustainability Heroes Award
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

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