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New EU network to accelerate collaboration in textile sustainability

By Third party content on March 1, 2023

ECOSYSTEX (European Community of Practice for a Sustainable Textile Ecosystem) is a joint sustainability initiative of the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency (REA), the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the Circular-Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking, and is facilitated by the Textile ETP. It comprises 17 R&I EU-funded member projects focusing on textile sustainability, with a […]

UNSSC and UN Environment co-design learning modules for sustainable lifestyles and digital transformation

By Third party content on March 1, 2023

With the global population growing at an unprecedented rate, the demand for resources is increasing. Adopting practices that use natural resources in a way that is both efficient and sustainable is crucial. Therefore the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is delighted to announce the launch of a joint partnership with the United Nations Environment […]

Abu Dhabi aims to reduce groundwater extraction by up to 650 million cubic metres by 2030

By Third party content on February 23, 2023

Abu Dhabi has issued a general policy for managing and protecting the emirate’s groundwater, one of its main natural resources. Once implemented, the policy is expected to decrease groundwater extraction in the emirate by up to 650 million cubic metres by 2030. It is also expected to improve the groundwater quality index both locally and […]

Ne’ma diverts 3 tonnes of food waste from landfills and redistributes 1000 meals

By Press release on February 20, 2023

Anticipating COP28 and the key role of the UAE in the global efforts to address climate change, ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste initiative, has partnered with the organizers of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and its key national contributors to talk the walk and involve national stakeholders in its goal of reducing food […]

Food made good - helping the UAE restaurant industry prepare for COP28 and beyond

By Third party content on February 6, 2023

What does "good" look like when it comes to sustainability in the restaurant industry? This is exactly what the Sustainable Restaurant Association (UK) have been developing for over ten years, resulting in the Food Made Good (FMG) framework, a holistic overview of sourcing, society and the environment. Thanks to the effort of prominent UAE-based restaurant sustainability […]

Serco Middle East partners with The Giving Movement to create sustainable apparel for staff

By Press release on February 6, 2023

Serco Middle East, the international public services company, has partnered with sustainable activewear and streetwear company The Giving Movement, to design eco-friendly workwear for its staff in the Middle East, with plans to expand globally. With over 4,500 employees and partners in the region, the apparel has been inspired by the need for comfort, durability […]

UAE Cabinet meets in nature reserve to approve sustainability plan

By Press release on December 8, 2022

The Cabinet has approved a nationwide plan to introduce new sustainability standards for buildings, roads and homes to preserve resources and reduce the country's carbon footprint. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, led a meeting of ministers in Ajman's Al Zorah nature reserve on Sunday. The government has put the country […]

Tristar CEO urges corporate boards to make sustainability a top board item

By Press release on November 14, 2022

Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne reiterated in a recent global business gathering in London that a great majority of CEOs have begun recognizing that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as well as Sustainability issues are now guiding corporate strategies of forward-looking companies. In his Keynote Address on Sustainability, on November 10 in London, at the […]

Honeywell launches environmental sustainability index

By Press release on October 25, 2022

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), a global leader in energy and climate transition solutions, today announced the launch of its Environmental Sustainability Index. The index is the first quarterly indicator of key trends pertaining to global efforts in climate change mitigation and other sustainability initiatives. Two-thirds of the S&P 500 have set emission reduction targets of some […]

Oman initiative to produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen

By Third party content on October 25, 2022

Oman has set up Hydrom, a fully owned subsidiary of Energy Development Oman SAOC (EDO) to meet its goal of becoming one of the largest green hydrogen producers globally, targeting production of one million tons by 2030. Regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Hydrom’s mandate includes the delineation of Government-owned land areas and […]

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