Trading recycled plastic through Rebound Plastic Exchange

How trading recycled plastics will help build a sustainable future

To enable global circularity, UAE-based Rebound has launched a global B2B digital trading platform for recycled plastic

World green economy summit

World Green Economy summit: How is UAE pursuing a green economy?

Global and regional ministers, officials and experts gathered at the World Green Economy Summit in September to discuss sustainability, climate change, green economy, and renewable and clean energy

Aramco launches sustainability fund

Aramco to set up $1.5bn sustainability fund

The fund will be managed by Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of the oil giant

Naji Skaf of Xylem on water security

Tackling water security with tech and data-driven insights

Having a complete overview of the water network and gaining access to critical data sets can mitigate water loss issues across the transition line efficiently

PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator

Accelerating sustainability, encouraging innovation

Aamer Sheikh, CEO Middle East, PepsiCo, tells Gulf Business about the MENA edition of the mentor-led Greenhouse Accelerator programme and its focus on sustainability

Abu Dhabi signs Milan Urban food policy pact

Abu Dhabi signs Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, commits to reducing food waste

The pact includes recommendations and actions that support the production and distribution of sustainable food systems and supply networks

DIFC GEFI

DIFC, Global Ethical Finance Initiative join hands to support COP28 agenda

As the host financial centre for GEFI’s Path to COP28 programme, DIFC will support a series of report launches, roundtables and community engagements during the next 12 months

KEZAD Group Renov8 Polymer Industries sign agreement

KEZAD Group’s Polymers Park to host Dhs552m advanced recycling facility

Renov8 Polymer Industries has signed an agreement with the KEZAD Group to set up a facility for the recycling of mixed plastic waste at the park

Etihad Airways, World energy to operate NetZero flight

Etihad Airways, World Energy collaborate to operate ‘NetZero’ flight

The flight, which will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787 Greenliner, will leverage SAF Book & Claim systems in partnership with World Energy to overcome SAF logistical and infrastructure challenges

MASDAR- MBRIF - GITEX

Masdar City, MBRIF to support sustainability-focused UAE startups

Biosolvit, Wahaj Solar, Alesca Life, ECOLOO and Desolenator from MBRIF’s Accelerator programme will join Masdar City’s growing network of sustainability-focused companies

Mubadala invests in Skyborn Renewables, the world’s largest private offshore wind energy developer

The investment by Mubadala also includes the acquisition of a stake in GIP’s 50 per cent interest in NY Bight Project called Bluepoint Wind, a 1.6GW offshore project in the US

Gold

Gold industry bodies sign Declaration of Responsibility and Sustainability Principles  

The signatories, including DMCC, have agreed on ten sustainability objectives, such as responsible sourcing standards, advancement of UN SDGs, and action on climate change

UAE based start-up Nadeera receives $100,000 grant from PepsiCo to scale circular economy solution

UAE startup Nadeera receives $100,000 grant from PepsiCo to scale circular economy solution

Nadeera, the winner of PepsiCo’s MENA Greenhouse Accelerator Program, was selected from a pool of 10 regional startups shortlisted earlier this year

World acting sooner can limit energy transition costs, IMF says

The analysis shows that climate policy wouldn’t stoke wage-price spirals and wouldn’t complicate the job of central banks

Agility Ventures invests in Loop Global

Kuwait’s Agility Ventures invests in US-based EV-charging specialist Loop Global

Loop Global’s smart, easy-to-use and affordable EV-charging products provide ready-made solutions for passive charging at home, work and on the go

Coffee Planet - Roastery

Coffee Planet, The Waste Lab partner to reduce waste

The combined efforts of Coffee Planet and The Waste Lab are part of a zero-waste philosophy to battle the global problem of greenhouse gases emitted from food waste

Big Zero Courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi introduces ‘Big Zero’ installations for collection of single-use plastic bottles

The installations are part of Abu Dhabi’s larger ‘Mission to Zero’ campaign

Etihad-cargo IATA trial

IATA, Etihad Cargo to trial CO2 emission calculator for air cargo

IATA will be working with Etihad Cargo to track the necessary data for cargo shipments over a three-month period

World Green Economy Summit in Dubai

The 8th World Green Economy Summit opens in Dubai

The two-day summit, being held at DWTC, is focused on four key pillars of the green economy, namely energy, finance, food security and youth

Masdar, RWE Renewables partner to develop offshore wind projects across key markets

The partnership was announced following the signing of the Energy Security, Climate Action and Industry Accelerator Growth Pact between the UAE and Germany

Aldar properties ot invest Dh25m to cut energy costs across communtities

Aldar invests Dhs25m into residential communities to cut energy consumption

The project will enhance energy efficiency across a range of Aldar hotels, schools, commercial, leisure, retail and residential buildings

UAE joins High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic PollutionWAM

UAE joins High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution

The UAE, which is attending the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, joined the coalition to support the elimination of plastic pollution by 2040

mmanuel De Smedt, managing director, Al Muqqaram Industry

Sustainable construction: Building a greener future for the region

Dubai is in third place globally in the list of cities with the highest number of ‘green’ buildings

Mansour Al Ketbi, Emirates Nature-WWF, Leaders of Change

Zero Emissions Day: Is your business part of the movement for a greener future?

Initiatives like the Leaders of Change programme will help businesses support local environmental conservation projects and contribute to the UAE’s wider sustainability goals

Deliveroo x Shredex

Deliveroo, Shredex partner to sustainably repurpose used rider kits 

The initiative is in line with Dubai’s strategic plan to reduce and completely divert waste from landfills by 2030

Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 21%

Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 21% in 2021

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy also discussed a plan submitted by Emirates Gas Company to enhance current gas cylinders to advanced ones

circular economy

Supporting a circular economy is key to being a corporate citizen

Data-driven processes are more essential than ever to make the circular economy a reality, mainly by increasing the lifespan of raw materials

Samsung emissions

Samsung to invest $5bn under plan to tame rising emissions

South Korea’s biggest company also aims to switch overseas factories entirely to renewable electricity within five years

Badr Al Olama, Acting CEO, Hub71 and Kendra Rauschenberger, General Partner Siemens Energy Ventures, sign Memorandum of Understanding

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, Siemens Energy partner to support cleantech and climate tech startups

As part of the agreement, Siemens Energy will provide select startups with strategic mentorship by participating in knowledge-sharing platforms

ADCB green bond

ADCB prices $500m Reg S green bond to support financing of low-carbon initiatives

The bank has adopted a ‘Green Bond Framework’ to provide a long-term platform to support further mobilisation of capital for green projects