The institute joins other key organisations based in Masdar City, including the International Renewable Energy Agency, Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company
Signatories will intensify their efforts to combat climate change, by measuring and reporting their greenhouse gas emissions, among other steps
In 2021, the company replenished 2.5 billion litres of water through community partnership projects in six high-risk watershed areas
The bank joins more than 50 global peers who are members of the United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, which is dedicated to stopping illicit financial flows associated with illegal wildlife trade
Running from 2022 to 2026, the project is designed to enhance farming communities’ resilience to climate change
The tender seeks to build solar panels in the Bahrain International Circuit, University of Bahrain, Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre and Al Dana Amphitheatre
The transition finance facility aims to support Lafarge Emirates Cement with their latest project, a waste heat recovery system that supports the company’s journey to net zero by 2050
More than 3,000 companies worldwide are working with SBTi to reduce emissions
The project will be a significant step towards a circular economy converting low-quality, non-recyclable plastics into valuable products
The Waste Lab offers off-site and on-site composting, targetting both B2C and B2B clients
This 17-megawatt peak solar project will be the first-of-its kind to be installed in the region
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the only Arab countries in the top quartile of the ranking
The summit represents UAE’s efforts to strengthen regional and international cooperation, achieve climate neutrality and accelerate transition to a green economy
The design showcases how urban communities in the future will run on 100 per cent renewable energy, free from roads, cars and emissions
Sustainability initiatives launched by the Dubai government will pave the way for more sustainable cities across the Middle East and Africa region
Around 60 per cent of the loan will finance small and medium-sized enterprises, and the rest will support farmers and agribusinesses
The group aims to eliminate more than 580,000 single-use plastic bottles and replace them with reusable bottles for employees
The goal of reverse logistics is to maximise the asset value, creating a focal point to recycle products and materials
The programme encourages industrial facilities to find innovative pollution control solutions and apply best environmental practices
The company successfully reduced over 5,000 tons of carbon emissions and saved over 4 million kWh of energy
Junk Kouture, a sustainable fashion competition, challenges young people to make innovative outfits out of 100 per cent recyclable materials and items that are often labelled as waste
The partnership will involve the development and implementation of new marine decarbonisation technologies suitable for EGA’s bulk cargo shipping routes
PepsiCo’s CEO for Africa, Middle East and South Asia tells Gulf Business why the company is driven by sustainability and focused on supporting communties in the region
Electrification has now spread to all segments of road transport, opines Bloomberg columnist Colin McKerracher
Soil conservation and restoration is key to the survival of our species, says Indian environmentalist and spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
We look at some companies in the UAE that have championed a circular economy, while promoting sustainability and conscious consumerism
Private equity firms, principal investors, and SWFs in the region need to respond to rapidly evolving societal goals and expectations on sustainability
From a regional perspective, the Middle East was well represented with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain officials participating
Averda will provide 50 large recycling cages, making it easier for residents to recycle, with three bins dedicated to collect electrical items
Fairmont The Palm Dubai and Averda have collected 5,700 litres of used cooking oil since November last year, leading to the reduction in carbon emissions