Keolis MHI wins CIPS Ethics Mark for third straight year

Keolis MHI’s procurement and sourcing team has earned the CIPS Ethics Mark for the third consecutive year, underscoring the Dubai public transport operator’s focus on ethical procurement and supply chain transparency. The accreditation comes as the company supports Dubai’s transport network and seeks to strengthen governance and risk controls across its operations.

Why it matters: - The CIPS Ethics Mark signals that Keolis MHI’s procurement practices meet an internationally recognized standard for ethical sourcing. - The recognition supports the company’s efforts to reduce risks tied to fraud, bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest and modern slavery. - The accreditation matters for Keolis MHI’s role in operating Dubai’s public transport network, where supply chain integrity affects passengers, government partners, suppliers and the broader community. - Ethical procurement also feeds into Keolis MHI’s Environmental, Social and Governance objectives.

What happened: - Keolis MHI said its Procurement & Sourcing team received the CIPS Ethics Mark for the third consecutive year. - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply awards the accreditation to organizations that show a strong commitment to ethical procurement practices. - The company said 100% of the Procurement & Sourcing team completed the required training and assessments. - Riaz Bharuchi, Chief Financial Officer at Keolis MHI, said the award reflects the professionalism, integrity and commitment of the team.

The details: - The training is designed to equip team members to identify, prevent and address unethical practices across the supply chain. - The accreditation strengthens accountability and ethical decision-making in procurement activities. - Keolis MHI said ethical procurement is part of its day-to-day operations, not only a compliance exercise. - The company said robust ethical standards help mitigate operational and reputational risks. - Keolis MHI said stronger supplier engagement supports more transparent relationships with vendors. - The company said the continued recognition helps reinforce trust from stakeholders, clients and suppliers.

Between the lines: - The three-year streak suggests the ethics program is embedded in procurement processes rather than handled as a one-time certification effort. - For a public transport operator, procurement standards can affect service reliability, oversight and public confidence. - The award also gives Keolis MHI a third-party credential it can point to as it emphasizes governance and responsible business practices.

What's next: - Keolis MHI is likely to continue treating ethical procurement as a core operational priority as it supports Dubai’s transport network. - The company said it will keep applying ethical standards across procurement and supplier engagement to protect supply chain resilience and long-term value. - The certification may also serve as a benchmark for future procurement training and compliance efforts.

The bottom line: - Keolis MHI’s third straight CIPS Ethics Mark shows the company is positioning ethical sourcing as a sustained business practice, not just a compliance check.