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More than 30 companies fined as part of efforts to reduce emissions

By Press release on August 29, 2022
Fines have been issued for breaches of climate change schemes which are in place to help ensure the UK reaches its target of net zero emissions by 2050. More than 30 companies have been issued with fines by the Environment Agency as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The fines have been issued for […]
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Aldar Sustainability Report outlines 2021 progress towards company’s ESG goals

By Press release on August 29, 2022
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’) released its 2021 Sustainability Report today, showcasing the continued evolution of its sustainability strategy, in alignment with international best practice and supported by enhanced governance and data collection. The report also highlights the progress the company has made across its four sustainability pillars of Environment, Economy, Community and People. By focusing […]
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Strategic partnership of MOTF and DEWA makes way for new era of sustainable development

By Press release on August 23, 2022
The strategic partnership underlines Dubai’s position as a global capital for shaping the future and forging sustainable urban societies Dubai, UAE: The Museum of the Future has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to showcase unique technologies and solutions related to the future of environmental sustainability and renewable energy. The […]
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RTA achieves 18% energy efficiency consumption rate, 13% cut in emissions

By Press release on August 23, 2022
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that RTA had achieved the targeted energy efficiency performance indicators 2021 and reduced total energy consumption in all operations and projects by 18%, when compared with the average consumption from 2016 to 2019. […]
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Green capes: Qatar Academy Doha students take on sustainability activism

By Press release on August 22, 2022
Education City Stadium is a leading example in green buildings and the first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venue to receive the five-star GSAS certification from GORD. Activism breeds in a fertile land when built on grounds willing and accepting of change; and change is often associated with youth – their curiosity and drive for […]
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Burberry’s net-zero target receives SBTi approval

By Press release on August 22, 2022
Burberry announced today that its carbon reduction targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Burberry has become the first luxury brand to receive approval from SBTi, which assesses companies climate action and ensures they are in line with the Paris Agreement. The fashion giant’s net-zero […]
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Independent hotels in GCC will need support to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

By Press release on August 22, 2022
Nadia Ibrahim outlines how regional hotels can design, plan & execute a Net Zero strategy during recent Swiss Business Council webinar. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Nadia Ibrahim, Associate Director of Consultancy & Sustainability at leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has revealed how all hotels throughout the region can create a bespoke […]
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Swissotel Al Ghurair provides guests with their own filtered water

By Press release on August 20, 2022
Committed to maintaining Swiss sustainable standards, Swissotel Al Ghurair has taken another big step forward by introducing an internal water filtration unit to provide guests with clean and fresh drinking water. Since 2018, Swissotel Al Ghurair is connected to the iconic Al Ghurair Centre, one of Dubai’s first shopping malls, welcoming guests on a journey […]
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TerraCO2 is a scalable, low-carbon alternative for cement replacement

By Press release on August 15, 2022
For every ton of Portland cement displaced by a Terra product, a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions is achieved. Today, cement production accounts for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. TerraCO2 replace cement with a climate-friendly, cost-competitive supplementary and alternative cementitious materials that achieve performance parity in their respective categories. Their ‘Opus’ products, made with […]
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Aldar joins science-based targets initiative’s net zero expert advisory group

By Press release on August 14, 2022
Aldar becomes the first Middle East company to join SBTi’s Building Project Expert Advisory Group Aldar to help define SBTi’s net zero standards, metrics and strategies Aldar Properties (Aldar) has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)’s Expert Advisory Group, making it the first Middle Eastern company to advise SBTi on science-based net-zero target-setting for […]
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