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Telco e& becomes UAE’s first private sector entity to join UICCA

UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators is a non-partisan climate action entity that functions as a think tank, providing evidence-based policy recommendations on climate action to both the public and private sectors

UAE Indonesia unveil MAC at COP27 Photo courtesy WAM

UAE, Indonesia announce Mangrove Alliance for Climate at COP27

The Mangrove Alliance for Climate seeks to scale up and accelerate the conservation and restoration of mangrove ecosystems for the benefit of communities worldwide

Abu Dhabi to generate 60% electricity from clean sources

Abu Dhabi to generate 60% of electricity from clean sources by 2035

The DoE’s regulatory framework is the first legally binding clean and renewable energy target in the Middle East for the electricity sector

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UAE, Jordan, Israel sign MoU to advance clean energy and desalination projects

The countries signed a memorandum of understanding to support Project Prosperity at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt

Masdar Infinity PV plant fully operational

Egypt’s Infinity, Masdar PV plant fully operational, will power COP27

Infinity Power’s 6 MWp solar photovoltaic plant can provide enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes a year

DP World to invest$500m towards reducing co2 emissions

DP World to invest $500m over five years to reduce carbon emissions

DP World’s plans include replacing its global fleet of assets from diesel to electric, investing in renewable power and exploring alternative fuels

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What you need to know about investing in renewable energy stocks

Investing in green stocks can be a great way to protect your portfolio from market volatility

Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh, Chief Executive Officer of APICORP

Apicorp, Hartree sign $75m Islamic facility for voluntary carbon offsets  

The first-of-its-kind facility in the MENA region will fund high-quality voluntary carbon offsets, which will be used to develop environmentally friendly projects worldwide

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UAE delegation to COP27 aims to showcase focus on low-carbon path

The UAE is keen to reinforce efforts to cut emissions, meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, and adopt a sustainable economic pathway aligned to be net zero by 2050

Chandra Dake, CEO, Dake Reschand

Correcting carbon tunnel vision: How to avoid turning a blind eye to holistic sustainability

All stakeholders must realise that sustainability transition and net-zero emissions are two sides of the same coin, that we cannot de-couple one from the other without a detrimental impact

Evren Ozlu

Insights: Why food security is a pressing priority in the IMETA region

Twenty per cent of livestock production is lost to disease every year, while one-third of all food produced is wasted

Nicholas Ball of Xfuel

Insights: Why advanced fuels can drive decarbonisation

Advanced biofuels, made from plant-based waste material, can help cut carbon emissions in aviation and maritime sectors

PepsiCo Eugene Willemsen

Cover story: Eugene Willemsen, CEO – PepsiCo AMESA, shares the company’s “positive” outlook on sustainability

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business ahead of COP27, Willemsen sheds light on how sustainability and regenerative agriculture initiatives are transforming the company’s operations in Africa, Middle East and South Asia, and why COP27 can help drive change

Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc acquires 24.9% stake in OMV

ADQ, Veolia, Vision Invest acquire ADNOC Refining’s waste management operations

ADQ, Veolia, and Vision Invest will own and operate two waste management plants, which sustainably treat and dispose of industrial waste generated from across ADNOC’s operations

Vincent Wijnen Al-Futtaim Senior MD

Interview: Al-Futtaim Automotive’s Vincent Wijnen talks about innovation and sustainability

The senior managing director talks about the company’s presence at the Abu Dhabi Air Show, its electric vehicle portfolio and supporting UAE’s net-zero goals

Mark Napier VP Director DWTC

Insights: How food producers can leverage sustainability-linked financing

The global food production industry is increasingly turning to green financing as a way of mitigating its impact on the planet

UAE - US sign strategic partnership to accelerate investement in clean energy, boost climate action_ photo courtesy WAM

UAE, US sign partnership to advance climate action goals, boost renewable energies

The two nations will collaborate to advance their net-zero goals and provide funding for sustainable energy projects in emerging economies

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Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al Arkan completes first 3D printed villa at Shams Al Riyadh

Unlike traditional home-building methods, 3DCP cuts the construction time by more than half, is more flexible and requires less manpower since it takes only three workers to build one house

Trading recycled plastic through Rebound Plastic Exchange

How trading recycled plastics will help build a sustainable future

To enable global circularity, UAE-based Rebound has launched a global B2B digital trading platform for recycled plastic

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World Green Economy summit: How is UAE pursuing a green economy?

Global and regional ministers, officials and experts gathered at the World Green Economy Summit in September to discuss sustainability, climate change, green economy, and renewable and clean energy

Aramco launches sustainability fund

Aramco to set up $1.5bn sustainability fund

The fund will be managed by Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of the oil giant

Naji Skaf of Xylem on water security

Tackling water security with tech and data-driven insights

Having a complete overview of the water network and gaining access to critical data sets can mitigate water loss issues across the transition line efficiently

PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator

Accelerating sustainability, encouraging innovation

Aamer Sheikh, CEO Middle East, PepsiCo, tells Gulf Business about the MENA edition of the mentor-led Greenhouse Accelerator programme and its focus on sustainability

Abu Dhabi signs Milan Urban food policy pact

Abu Dhabi signs Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, commits to reducing food waste

The pact includes recommendations and actions that support the production and distribution of sustainable food systems and supply networks

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DIFC, Global Ethical Finance Initiative join hands to support COP28 agenda

As the host financial centre for GEFI’s Path to COP28 programme, DIFC will support a series of report launches, roundtables and community engagements during the next 12 months

KEZAD Group Renov8 Polymer Industries sign agreement

KEZAD Group’s Polymers Park to host Dhs552m advanced recycling facility

Renov8 Polymer Industries has signed an agreement with the KEZAD Group to set up a facility for the recycling of mixed plastic waste at the park

Etihad Airways, World energy to operate NetZero flight

Etihad Airways, World Energy collaborate to operate ‘NetZero’ flight

The flight, which will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787 Greenliner, will leverage SAF Book & Claim systems in partnership with World Energy to overcome SAF logistical and infrastructure challenges

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Masdar City, MBRIF to support sustainability-focused UAE startups

Biosolvit, Wahaj Solar, Alesca Life, ECOLOO and Desolenator from MBRIF’s Accelerator programme will join Masdar City’s growing network of sustainability-focused companies

Mubadala invests in Skyborn Renewables, the world’s largest private offshore wind energy developer

The investment by Mubadala also includes the acquisition of a stake in GIP’s 50 per cent interest in NY Bight Project called Bluepoint Wind, a 1.6GW offshore project in the US

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Gold industry bodies sign Declaration of Responsibility and Sustainability Principles  

The signatories, including DMCC, have agreed on ten sustainability objectives, such as responsible sourcing standards, advancement of UN SDGs, and action on climate change