Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum 2023 @ADSW 2023

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: Energy security, strategies take centre stage at Global Energy Forum

Organised by the Atlantic Council, the forum is being held in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, ADNOC, Mubadala, TAQA, and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company

Masdar signs agreement with 4 Dutch companies photo_WAM

Masdar, four Dutch companies partner to develop green hydrogen supply chain

Together, the parties will explore several hydrogen transportation methods, with a focus on liquid organic hydrogen carriers and liquid hydrogen

Aldar Properties launches net zero plan to decarbonise its business

Net zero goals: Here’s how Abu Dhabi’s Aldar aims to decarbonise its business

The plan includes a detailed roadmap to achieve Net Zero in Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050

Dr Sultan Ahmed al Jaber COP28 president designate pic WAM

COP28 UAE: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber named President-Designate

The UAE will host the annual climate summit at Expo City, Dubai, from November 30 – December 12

ADX - Unified GCC ESG Disclosure Metrics

Gulf exchanges announce unified ESG metrics for GCC listed companies

The metrics include 29 standards that are aligned with the World Federation of Exchanges and Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

RTA buildings gets solar panels, installation reaches 75 per cent

Solar power system installation on RTA buildings is 75% complete

Solar panels have been installed on 15 out of 22 listed buildings and facilities, which include bus depots and multi-level parking terminals

EAD launches new digital system for compliance checks

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi launches new digital system for environmental and compliance checks

The system allows EAD inspectors to comprehensively review any aspect of an organisation’s activities that can cause potential environmental harm

Dubai chambers launches Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Solar & Renewable Energy Business Group

The business group will foster awareness of clean energy targets among local businesses and provide insights to drive the shift to renewable energy

Right Farm X Waste lab (1)

UAE-based Right Farm, The Waste Lab partner to support sustainability

Right Farm and The Waste Lab will collaboratively work towards minimising and repurposing food wastage

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi imposes Dhs328,000 administrative fines on environmental legislation violators

The largest fine issued to date was Dhs50,000, and was imposed for discharging materials into the marine environment

Green living

Sustainability: 16 ideas for greener living

Begin the new year on a greener note, here are tips to help you get started

Construction

Building green: How the UAE’s construction sector is promoting sustainability

Real estate developers have rapidly embraced the concept of net-zero buildings and accelerated their transition to eco-friendly construction

Waste

Waste to value: A worthwhile opportunity for business

To reach sustainability targets of net zero, global supply chains would require critical restructuring in how we make things, from cement production to packaging

Abu Dhabi transfers Tadweer to ADQ portfolio

The transfer complements ADQ’s energy and utilities portfolio and its efforts in supporting the nation’s circular economy

UAE's AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

UAE’s AMEA Power to build 120MW solar project in South Africa

The project will sell electricity to state utility, Eskom, under a 20-year power purchase agreement

How the GCC’s construction sector is looking to create a green future

The region’s construction sector is prioritising sustainability, with some of the upcoming developments employing eco-friendly techniques

Packaging

Here’s what the future of packaging looks like

While the plastic industry struggles to close its circularity loop, there are other sustainable options available in the packaging industry

Sustainable transportation is going to be integral to cities down the road

With the rate of urbanisation ramping up, the demand for more sustainable and carbon-neutral options for mobility is also increasing

Zero

The tools to support net zero are already here – let’s use them

From carbon measurement to hyper efficient value chains, digital solutions can enable industrial firms to simultaneously boost productivity and decarbonise

sustainability CEOs

Top 5 reasons why CEOs should be the ‘force’ driving sustainability

To support climate action, businesses need to take a deep look at how their enterprise operates and where the potential and challenges are with the processes

Consumption

Why conscious consumption is the way forward

As a society, we’ve reached staggering levels of consumption, which has had a major impact on the environment and biodiversity. Here’s why we need to stop and think before we shop

Hydrogen UAE

Harnessing the power of hydrogen in the UAE

The Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap is a welcome step, but the UAE must develop a robust regulatory framework to fully capitalise on this opportunity

Circle

Alan’s Corner: Coming full circle

Why the circular economy is good for the environment, and your business

ESG

Why tools that aid reporting hold the key to ESG success

Digital tools that can aid sustainability reporting are as important as any other weapon in businesses’ digital transformation armouries

Technology

A new race to develop bite-sized carbon capture technology

Carbon capture technology operates a bit like a giant vacuum, sucking planet-warming CO₂ from emissions generated by the burning of carbon-intensive fuels

Shargiil Bashir - Headshot

Insights: How the UAE is setting the stage for an impactful COP28

With a target of $75bn in green financing for the period ranging from 2022-2030, FAB will be a strategic enabler of the UAE’s sustainable future

Abu Dhabi EAD reports good progress on single use plastic ban

Abu Dhabi: Daily reduction of half a million single-use plastic bags since June 1

More than 80 per cent of Abu Dhabi’s outlets, including the main retail shops, are committed to levying voluntary fees

Federal law approved regulating linkage of renewable energy to National Grid courtesy_WAM

UAE approves law regulating linkage of renewable energy production units to electrical grid

The law aims to achieve the UAE’s objectives in terms of diversifying renewable energy sources and optimally utilising natural resources

Abu Dhabi DMT

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport prioritises environmental sustainability

The department aims to position Abu Dhabi as a benchmark for integrated sustainability planning and the prudent management and development of natural resources

Mubdala Air carbon exchange

Mubadala acquires stake in Hub71-based AirCarbon Exchange

Last year, ACX was recognised as the ‘Best Carbon Exchange’ in Environmental Finance’s prestigious Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings