It brings me great pleasure to highlight the accomplishments of our Bahrain Corporate Social Responsibility Society (BCSRS) over the past ten years. As an NGO, we have always believed in the importance of operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner, and we are proud of the progress we have made in this regard.

One of our main priorities was building awareness for reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in private sectors. We have invested our time in promoting renewable energy sources, such as solar power, and in reducing energy consumption. We also worked in promoting greenery and greenhouse development, as well as rehabilitating public gardens with actual community engagement with the private sector, for which we received recognition for our efforts in this area. Another area where we have made tremendous progress is in fostering diversity and inclusion among the workers in the private sector. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace results in better business outcomes, to which we have proposed numerous initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining a diverse range of employees in private sectors.

This includes implementing CSR training to all employees, establishing employee resource groups, and actively promoting the recruitment from under-represented communities. We have also committed to supporting communities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This has included donating essential household supplies to local villages, charities, and non-profit organizations, as well as allowing non-employees to attend workshops and volunteer in giving back to the community, all through the five unemployed training centers we established around the Kingdom. Furthermore, we have established partnerships with local schools and universities to promote education, CSR curricula, and skill development.

In conclusion, I am proud to say that our society has made significant progress in Corporate Social Responsibility during the last decade. We have taken significant steps to reduce environmental impact, promote diversity and inclusion, support our communities, and enhance our supplier chain standards in the private sector. We acknowledge, however, that there is always more work to be done, and we remain committed to making further progress in these areas in the near future.