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
Dubai is in third place globally in the list of cities with the highest number of ‘green’ buildings
Initiatives like the Leaders of Change programme will help businesses support local environmental conservation projects and contribute to the UAE’s wider sustainability goals
The initiative is in line with Dubai’s strategic plan to reduce and completely divert waste from landfills by 2030
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy also discussed a plan submitted by Emirates Gas Company to enhance current gas cylinders to advanced ones
Data-driven processes are more essential than ever to make the circular economy a reality, mainly by increasing the lifespan of raw materials
South Korea’s biggest company also aims to switch overseas factories entirely to renewable electricity within five years
As part of the agreement, Siemens Energy will provide select startups with strategic mentorship by participating in knowledge-sharing platforms
The bank has adopted a ‘Green Bond Framework’ to provide a long-term platform to support further mobilisation of capital for green projects
During the last six months, 46 fountains were installed in various locations across the city
Saudia will serve Red Sea Farms’ produce, such as snack tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers to passengers, to meet customer demand and its own sustainability goals
The first Spinneys store to introduce the concept will be announced soon with a rollout to follow across the UAE
By 2026, all FIA Championships will be required to power their cars with 100 per cent sustainable fuels
The University of Michigan’s Erb Institute showcases key areas to help businesses integrate sustainability into their operations
Beyond a small cohort of highly engaged activists, the nuances of environmental science remain poorly understood by most consumers
The SRF facility will minimise waste being diverted to landfill, contribute to the circular economy, and produce lower emission, waste derived alternative fuels
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