What criteria are evaluated for the Impact Seal?

The evaluation criteria for the Impact Seal encompass multiple dimensions of corporate responsibility and sustainability. We assess your company’s commitment to environmental conservation, social well-being, economic empowerment, and governance practices. The evaluation also considers the scale and effectiveness of your initiatives, their alignment with UAE national priorities, and their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and ESG.

How can my company obtain an Impact Seal?

To obtain an Impact Seal, your company must first register on the Majra Stream platform and submit a comprehensive Impact Declaration. Entities who complete all the Impact Declaration’s questions receive the Impact Declaration Stamp, a prerequisite for the Impact Seal. For those looking to obtain the Impact Seal, additional questions will have to be filled out. Our evaluation process then assesses your company’s CSR initiatives, sustainability practices, and overall impact. The assessment considers factors such as project implementation, measurable outcomes, alignment with national priorities, and sustainable development goals. Based on the assessment metrics, top performing entities will be awarded one of 3 ranking levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum along with privileges and tailored feedback reports.

How long is the Impact Seal valid?

The Impact Seal is awarded on a two-year cycle. Private sector companies can maintain their certification if they continue to meet all required criteria at the end of this period. During the validity period, companies are expected to maintain their commitment to CSR and sustainability practices and may be subject to periodic reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with certification standards.

What are the different Impact Seal categories?

The Impact Seal features three distinctive categories: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level represents a different degree of commitment and achievement in sustainable business practices. The tiered system encourages continuous improvement and recognizes companies that go above and beyond in their CSR and sustainability efforts. These categories are designed to align with UAE priorities , the ESG Indicators, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is the Impact Seal?

The Impact Seal is the official federal recognition for UAE entities’ sustainability and CSR practices. It has been developed to assess entities’ commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Social Development Goals (SDGs) policies, programmes and initiatives. It aims to promote a uniform standard for CSR and sustainability by which entities can authenticate, verify, recognize, and enhance their methods and practices.
Entities who complete the Impact Declaration’s optional questions receive the Impact Declaration Stamp, a prerequisite for the Impact Seal. For those looking to obtain the Impact Seal, additional questions will have to be filled out and based on the assessment metrics, top performing entities will be awarded one of three ranking levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum along with privileges and tailored feedback reports. Applying for the Impact Seal will ultimately help entities develop and grow their sustainability and CSR practices in the UAE and will feed into the Impact Index at an aggregate level, further supporting the UAE competitiveness worldwide.