Achilles
Across Abu Dhabi’s business community, sustainability has moved from long-term aspiration to practical business requirement. As supply chains become more complex and interconnected, organisations are increasingly expected to demonstrate credible Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, not only to build trust with partners and investors, but also to prepare for evolving regulatory compliance and reporting expectations. For companies operating across regional and international markets, transparency and resilience are now closely tied to competitiveness and long-term growth.
At Achilles, a global specialist in supply chain risk and ESG performance with a growing presence across the Middle East and Africa, we see sustainability playing out most clearly through procurement and supplier management. Gillian Arnott, General Manager - Achilles UAE, explains: “Sustainability isn’t about policies on paper. It’s about having the data and assurance to understand what’s really happening across your supply chain, and using that insight to make better, more resilient decisions.” Embedding ESG into procurement processes also helps organisations move from reactive compliance to proactive regulatory readiness, supported by consistent data and clear standards.
This approach is increasingly reflected across the UAE’s industrial landscape. Our technology partnerships with customers in the energy sector have involved the launch of multi-year responsible sourcing programmes focused on supplier engagement, ESG scorecards, and technology-enabled risk visibility, helping suppliers build capability while preparing the wider supply chain for future regulatory and disclosure requirements. For Abu Dhabi’s businesses, the message is clear: data-driven transparency strengthens resilience, supports compliance, and enables sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global environment.
Gillian Arnott
General Manager - Achilles UAE
Email: gillian.arnott@achilles.com
Mobile: +971 50 717 8415
