du Telecom Partners with CRIF to Boost ESG Performance
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du, the telecom and digital services provider, announced a strategic partnership with CRIF, a global leader in credit information systems, analytics, and digital solutions.
The partnership aims to enhance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance across du's supply chain. As part of the collaboration, du will adopt Synesgy, CRIF's digital platform dedicated to evaluating ESG metrics.
This move aligns with the growing global demand for sustainable business practices. du revealed that integrating Synesgy will strengthen its supplier review process and ensure alignment with its sustainability targets and regulatory standards.
Adel AlRais, Head of Corporate Communication & Protocol at du, said the partnership with CRIF significantly improves supplier evaluation protocols. He emphasized that this step demonstrates du's commitment to responsible business and sustainability in the telecom sector. Synesgy offers detailed evaluations of suppliers' environmental, social, and governance performance.
The platform helps du identify and manage ESG-related risks across its supply chain.
Manjeet Chhabra, Managing Director of CRIF Gulf, stated that du's adoption of Synesgy reflects the growing importance of ESG in global business. He added that CRIF is proud to support du with data-driven tools for informed decision-making and sustainability leadership.
du reported that the integration of Synesgy will also enable continuous monitoring and improvement of ESG practices. The initiative supports du's transparency goals and alignment with global sustainability benchmarks.
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