As the UAE accelerates its ambitious journey towards Net Zero by 2050, the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) is leveraging its 20-year legacy to spearhead the next chapter of sustainable development in the nation’s built environment. At its recent anniversary gala,
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As the Gulf region continues its rapid development, while simultaneously addressing the imperative of sustainable growth, the relentless demand for cooling stands as the single largest energy consumer, accounting for an astonishing 60-70% of total building energy use. Recognizing this critical challenge and opportunity, LG Electronics (LG) is proud to position itself not
Cleanco, one of the UAE’s largest Environmental Services Providers (ESP) of medical and hazardous waste treatment solutions in the region, marked a landmark milestone by raising its treatment capacity, reflecting its crucial role in advancing the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic initiative and the Abu Dhabi Waste Diversion Target 2030. Cleanco’s latest accomplishment
Philip Morris International (PMI) has been recognized among Forbes’ top Net Zero Leaders for 20251 for the third consecutive year, ranking fourth in the prestigious list. The accolade reflects PMI’s ongoing commitment to climate action and sustainable business practices, built on years of focused efforts across its global operations. What sets this recognition
Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025, the fourth edition of the UAE’s premier climate action conference, will be held on 27th September 2025 at Kempinski Central, Downtown Dubai. Organised by KT Events, this high-impact business forum is built around the powerful theme “Local Action, Global Impact”, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership in translating bold
Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning reaffirmed its commitment to supporting real estate developers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in delivering sustainable, energy-efficient buildings through advanced cooling technologies. The company joined industry leaders at the 2025 Energy, Water & Sustainability Summit, hosted at the Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai,
Key role earmarked for UAEV The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating its transition toward sustainable mobility, positioning electric vehicles (EVs) as central to its Energy Strategy 2050. This ambitious plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century, with a significant focus on transforming the nation’s transportation sector. Delivering the inaugural
To achieve CO₂ reduction targets The Lufthansa Group has announced a significant fleet expansion, purchasing additional Airbus A350-1000 long-haul aircraft. This brings its total firm orders for this model from ten to fifteen. The new aircraft are slated for delivery between 2028 and 2030, and the total value of the order, at the list price, […]
The International Forum ‘Powering the Future Toward Net Zero’, organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), GO15, and Med-TSO in Al Khobar, will be held in Dammam on October 27 under the patronage of Governor of the Eastern region Prince Saud bin Nayef bin […]
The two-day ‘Powering the Future Toward Net Zero’ forum, organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in collaboration with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), GO15, and Med-TSO, concluded today (Monday, 28 October 2024) in Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia. Held under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor […]
A pivotal shift in utilising EVs Nissan Motor Co. has announced plans to launch affordable bi-directional charging technology for selected electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2026. The initiative aligns with Nissan’s business plan, dubbed ‘The Arc,’ which aims to introduce innovative solutions that facilitate the transition to electric mobility while unlocking new
Emirates Environmental Group held its 4th panel discussion of 2024 on 27 August at the Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai under the title “Indeterminably Rising Buildings: Addressing the Widening Net Zero Emissions”. The discussion highlighted the role of the built environment on global emissions. The panellists discussed and brought in diverse perspectives on the topic […]
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has ranked first in Forbes’ 2024 Net Zero Leaders ranking, which highlights the 100 U.S. public companies best positioned to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Forbes used data from firms Sustainalytics and Morningstar to rank companies’ commitment to a net zero future. It
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has ranked first in Forbes’ 2024 Net Zero Leaders ranking,1 which highlights the 100 U.S. public companies best positioned to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Forbes used data from firms Sustainalytics and Morningstar to rank companies’ commitment to a net zero future. It also
Neeraja Rahul has been appointed to lead the Responsible Business Initiatives in UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman and Qatar driving Radisson Hotel Group’s journey towards achieving Net Zero by 2050. With the group’s ‘Think People, Planet, and Community’ focus, Rahul embodies this dedication to sustainability and community
Having met and surpassed its first science-based 1.5°C-aligned Paris Agreement greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) second round of climate action targets toward Net Zero have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ericsson has committed to reducing emissions across the company value chain by 90 percent by the end of
Conares, the UAE’s second-largest steel manufacturer, has announced its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This pledge aligns with the UAE’s ambitious 2050 environmental goals and reinforces the company’s role as a trailblazer in sustainable manufacturing. Supported by a strategic roadmap, Conares is set to achieve 50 per cent of its net […]
Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA programme broadly aims to develop the infrastructure of transport businesses operating
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The MoU between ENEC and the UK DESNZ was signed at the Net Zero Nuclear Summit on the sidelines of COP 28 in Dubai, UAE, by His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, […]
Global effort targets near-zero emissions and resilient buildings by 2030 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with France and Morocco, has launched the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28 to accelerate the transformation of the building sector – which accounts for 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions – to make near-zero emissions and climate-resilient





























