subject: THE One wins Retail City CSR award for the fourth time! [print this page] THE One wins Retail City CSR award for the fourth time!
CEO Thomas Lundgren said, "It's fantastic to be recognised for our efforts in making the world a better place, be that through hiring those with special needs, local volunteering or global education through THE Onederworld our Sustainable Village Community programme. This award strengthens our resolve to pursue and fulfil our core purpose of Changing the World Together!"
This is the fourth time that an international panel of industry experts has singled out the Always Different, Always Limited, Never Expensive' home fashion brand for its outstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Looking specifically at CSR projects implemented by global retailers over the last 12 months, the judges' criteria included ethical sourcing, environmental initiatives, workforce care and community support.
THE One beat short-listed candidates Al Wahda Mall and Mirdif City Centre to bag their seventh CSR award since 2006, proving they are indeed on a mission to Change the World Together.
On THE One:
Invented by Thomas Lundgren, THE One Total Home Experience opened its first store in Abu Dhabi in 1996. Today the brand is present in five countries across the Middle East. But THE One doesn't believe the world needs another retailer; they believe we need a better world. That's why, intent on being THE [responsible] One, the company aims to be both magical and meaningful: inspiring their fans with seasonal Home Fashion Collections that are Always Different, Always Limited and Never Expensive' while Changing the World Together. To this end, THE One supports a number of local and international charities and takes every opportunity to employ physically and mentally challenged individuals. You can find THE One Theatres in Bahrain (Manama), Jordan (Amman), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Qatar (Doha) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah). Visit www.theone.com
