Berkeley Services has received Gold in the Best Community Impact Initiative of the Year category at the Employee Happiness Awards 2026, recognising its efforts in employee wellbeing, environmental responsibility and community engagement across the UAE.
October 28, 2026 | Palak Kataria | UAE | Facilities Management | 3 Min Read
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UAE-based integrated facilities management provider Berkeley Services has won Gold in the Best Community Impact Initiative of the Year category at the Employee Happiness Awards (EHA) 2026, recognising its initiatives supporting employee wellbeing, community engagement and responsible business practices.
The award highlights the company's efforts to extend its role beyond traditional facilities management services by incorporating social responsibility and employee welfare into its operations.
With a workforce of more than 10,000 employees serving clients across the UAE, Berkeley Services has focused on initiatives that support its people while contributing to the wider communities in which it operates.
Berkeley Services follows a structured 12-month corporate social responsibility (CSR) calendar, incorporating initiatives designed to encourage employee participation and raise awareness of social and environmental issues.
The programme includes activities focused on community involvement, environmental awareness and workforce wellbeing.
Regular health screenings and wellbeing initiatives are conducted across staff accommodation facilities, supporting employees involved in maintaining and operating properties throughout the UAE.
These activities are particularly relevant to frontline facilities management professionals, whose work contributes to the daily operation of residential, commercial and public spaces.
By integrating employee-focused programmes into its broader CSR strategy, Berkeley aims to create a workplace environment that supports both personal wellbeing and professional engagement.
Alongside its employee wellbeing initiatives, Berkeley Services has developed partnerships supporting environmental sustainability.
Its collaboration with the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) forms part of the company's approach to encouraging environmental awareness and collective action.
The organisation also seeks to align its business practices with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
These efforts reflect a wider focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within its facilities management operations.
As sustainability becomes increasingly important across the built environment, facilities management companies have a role in supporting responsible operational practices and encouraging employee participation in environmental initiatives.
Berkeley Services has received additional recognition for its sustainability and governance initiatives during 2026.
The company was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the 91st percentile globally and among the top 15% of companies assessed, according to its announcement.
Berkeley also achieved the highest maturity level under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label 2026.
These recognitions reflect the company's reported progress in incorporating responsible business practices into its organisational operations.
Together with the Employee Happiness Awards recognition, they highlight Berkeley's focus on connecting employee engagement, environmental responsibility and operational performance.
Karl-Heinz Otto Mair, CEO of Berkeley Services and CEO International of Klüh Multiservices, said the recognition reflects the company's commitment to its workforce and the communities it serves.
"At Berkeley, we believe that the true measure of our success lies not only in the services we deliver, but also in the difference we make to people's lives," he said.
Mair highlighted the importance of collaboration between employees, clients and strategic partners in creating meaningful community impact.
He also reaffirmed the company's commitment to combining employee care, responsible practices and operational excellence.
Established in the UAE in 1984, Berkeley Services operates across all seven emirates.
Its services include integrated facilities management, technical maintenance, soft services, landscaping, laundry, security and technology-enabled solutions.
The company is part of Klüh Multiservices, an international group with a 115-year heritage.
Berkeley's Gold recognition at the Employee Happiness Awards 2026 highlights the importance of employee wellbeing and community responsibility within the facilities management sector.
As the UAE's built environment continues to develop, the company's initiatives demonstrate how facilities management providers can contribute beyond property operations by supporting the people and communities connected to the spaces they manage.
Source: Berkeley Services
