Accreditations
Accreditations & Certifications
Goumbook’s impact recognised by global and national bodies
UN Global Compact Member
Since: March 2021
Status: Signatory
Goumbook is a proud signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, signifying our commitment to its Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption and our accountability through an annual public Communication on Progress (CoP). This demonstrates our integration of universal sustainability principles into our core strategy and operations to advance broader UN goals.
Ma’an Social Enterprise Certification
Since: June 2025
Status: Certified
Goumbook is officially certified as a Social Enterprise by the
Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, the UAE’s first such recognition, in acknowledgment of 15 years of dedicated social and environmental impact work. This certification validates our mission-driven model and makes us part of a collaborative network scaling positive contributions throughout the country.
Year of Sustainability Seal
Since: May 2025
Status: Awarded
Goumbook has earned the ‘Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability Seal’, a distinguished honor that validates our verified contributions and alignment with the UAE’s dedicated year of sustainability action.
UAE Food Bank Silver Waqf Award
Since: December 2025
Status: Awarded
Goumbook is honored to have received the Silver Waqf Award from the UAE Food Bank, signifying our recognized contribution and long-term commitment to fighting food waste and enhancing food security in the community. This distinction is a testament to our effective contributions to key national goals of reducing waste and strengthening community welfare.