#Sustainability

Masdar - SOCAR sign renewable energy agreements

UAE’s Masdar, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to develop renewable energy projects

The agreements will help develop onshore wind and solar projects, and integrated offshore wind and green hydrogen projects, with a combined capacity of 4 gigawatts

Tech ology can help address food security challenges by Dr Ray O Johnson

Opinion: Technology can help address challenges impacting food security

The development and adoption of advanced technology is critical to averting negative impacts on our food systems

ADNOC trials tech to turn mineralise CO2

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: ADNOC to trial tech that mineralises C02

The project, which is supported by Masdar and due to commence in Fujairah in January, will use 44.01’s prize-winning CCM technology to eliminate CO2 from the atmosphere

Y4S_Masdar photo courtesy YS4

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023: Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability Hub starts on Jan 16

The Y4S Hub will include an ‘Out-of-Labs’ workshop, showcasing nine innovation projects developed by UAE-based university students

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

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

Aldar, Diamond Developers launch sales for The Sustainable City – Yas Island project

Construction of the project will commence in Q2 2023, with first handovers expected in Q4 2025

ADNOC allocates 1$5M towards low carbon solutions

ADNOC earmarks $15bn for low-carbon solutions and decarbonisation tech

The company will launch projects involving carbon capture, electrification and new CO2 absorption technology, and also enhance investments in hydrogen and renewables 

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

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

FOOD

Top 5 ways restaurants can reduce waste and improve food safety

There are a couple of changes restaurants can implement that will not require any huge investment

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

SME Story: Interview with Kate Brunette-Sireteanu, co-founder of Peace of Mind Products

While we all walk around wearing masks to protect ourselves from airborne particles, our youngsters had no added layer of resistance until we launched our VirusShield Stroller Cover

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

Loreal Middle east MD interview

Interview: L’Oréal’s Laurent Duffier on the business of beauty

The MD of L’Oréal Middle East talks about transformative trends, Beauty tech, sustainability and the future of beauty

Founders of the kind collective

How an Australian beauty brand is making the world a better place

Lynda Chapman and Pia Dwyer, co-founders of Australian beauty brand The KIND Collective, share what inspired them to launch their range of vegan, cruelty-free and sustainably derived cosmetics

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

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

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

Rula Al Qadi is the managing director and head of group funding at First Abu Dhabi Bank

Why green bonds are an effective weapon in the fight against climate change

The provision of green bonds and green private placements products are a vital aspect of First Abu Dhabi Bank’s sustainability strategy and the projects it’s actively involved in