Centena Group Earns Dubai Chamber ESG Label with Record Environmental Score
Centena Group, a regional leader in science, engineering, education, and technology solutions, has been awarded the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label with a record-high 83% score in environmental performance, highlighting its strong commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible resource management.
Strong ESG Performance and Opportunities Ahead
The Dubai Chamber assessment placed Centena Group among the top ESG performers in the region:
83% in environmental performance – reflecting its achievements in carbon reduction, conservation practices, and energy efficiency.
71% in preparedness and awareness – highlighting its proactive approach to sustainability while identifying areas for greater impact.
Key achievements included:
Cutting carbon footprint through energy and water conservation measures.
Implementing hazardous and e-waste segregation.
Setting quarterly reduction targets for energy and water consumption.
Areas of opportunity outlined in the assessment include optimising transport to reduce emissions, investing in carbon offset initiatives like tree planting and renewable energy, and expanding waste management strategies to include office and food waste.
Leadership Commitment to Sustainability
Commenting on the recognition, Sanjay Raghunath, Chairman and Managing Director of Centena Group, said:
“At Centena Group, we believe true success lies in creating a positive impact. While we take pride in this recognition, it reflects our long-term strategy to evaluate ESG readiness across divisions, close gaps, and build a targeted growth plan.”
He added that the ESG Label serves as a roadmap for companies to align with best global practices, reinforcing Centena’s commitment to meaningful, stakeholder-driven actions.
Sustainability Across Business Divisions
Centena has embedded ESG principles across its diverse portfolio:
ScreenCheck (Security Division): Reduces waste through rewritable ID cards, energy-efficient data centres, and AI-driven access systems.
Emphor IPS (Industrial & Analytical Division): Provides advanced water analysis, treatment, and emission monitoring solutions.
Maritronics (Marine Electronics): Safeguards ecosystems with ballast water management systems.
ATLAB (Education Division): Equips students with hands-on tools for renewable energy, conservation, and sustainable mobility learning.
Roadmap for the Future
Building on this success, Centena has announced new ESG objectives, including:
Adopting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) approach across operations.
Expanding waste management programmes to cover more departments.
Driving continuous year-on-year improvement in ESG performance.
With clear goals and strong foundations, Centena Group is reinforcing its position not just as a high-performing enterprise, but also as a regional leader in embedding ESG principles into corporate strategy.
