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UAE based start-up Nadeera receives $100,000 grant from PepsiCo to scale circular economy solution

UAE startup Nadeera receives $100,000 grant from PepsiCo to scale circular economy solution

Nadeera, the winner of PepsiCo’s MENA Greenhouse Accelerator Program, was selected from a pool of 10 regional startups shortlisted earlier this year

World acting sooner can limit energy transition costs, IMF says

The analysis shows that climate policy wouldn’t stoke wage-price spirals and wouldn’t complicate the job of central banks

Agility Ventures invests in Loop Global

Kuwait’s Agility Ventures invests in US-based EV-charging specialist Loop Global

Loop Global’s smart, easy-to-use and affordable EV-charging products provide ready-made solutions for passive charging at home, work and on the go

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Coffee Planet, The Waste Lab partner to reduce waste

The combined efforts of Coffee Planet and The Waste Lab are part of a zero-waste philosophy to battle the global problem of greenhouse gases emitted from food waste

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Abu Dhabi introduces ‘Big Zero’ installations for collection of single-use plastic bottles

The installations are part of Abu Dhabi’s larger ‘Mission to Zero’ campaign

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IATA, Etihad Cargo to trial CO2 emission calculator for air cargo

IATA will be working with Etihad Cargo to track the necessary data for cargo shipments over a three-month period

World Green Economy Summit in Dubai

The 8th World Green Economy Summit opens in Dubai

The two-day summit, being held at DWTC, is focused on four key pillars of the green economy, namely energy, finance, food security and youth

Masdar, RWE Renewables partner to develop offshore wind projects across key markets

The partnership was announced following the signing of the Energy Security, Climate Action and Industry Accelerator Growth Pact between the UAE and Germany

Aldar properties ot invest Dh25m to cut energy costs across communtities

Aldar invests Dhs25m into residential communities to cut energy consumption

The project will enhance energy efficiency across a range of Aldar hotels, schools, commercial, leisure, retail and residential buildings

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UAE joins High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution

The UAE, which is attending the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, joined the coalition to support the elimination of plastic pollution by 2040

mmanuel De Smedt, managing director, Al Muqqaram Industry

Sustainable construction: Building a greener future for the region

Dubai is in third place globally in the list of cities with the highest number of ‘green’ buildings

Mansour Al Ketbi, Emirates Nature-WWF, Leaders of Change

Zero Emissions Day: Is your business part of the movement for a greener future?

Initiatives like the Leaders of Change programme will help businesses support local environmental conservation projects and contribute to the UAE’s wider sustainability goals

Deliveroo x Shredex

Deliveroo, Shredex partner to sustainably repurpose used rider kits 

The initiative is in line with Dubai’s strategic plan to reduce and completely divert waste from landfills by 2030

Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 21%

Dubai reduces carbon emissions by 21% in 2021

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy also discussed a plan submitted by Emirates Gas Company to enhance current gas cylinders to advanced ones

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Supporting a circular economy is key to being a corporate citizen

Data-driven processes are more essential than ever to make the circular economy a reality, mainly by increasing the lifespan of raw materials

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Samsung to invest $5bn under plan to tame rising emissions

South Korea’s biggest company also aims to switch overseas factories entirely to renewable electricity within five years

Badr Al Olama, Acting CEO, Hub71 and Kendra Rauschenberger, General Partner Siemens Energy Ventures, sign Memorandum of Understanding

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, Siemens Energy partner to support cleantech and climate tech startups

As part of the agreement, Siemens Energy will provide select startups with strategic mentorship by participating in knowledge-sharing platforms

ADCB green bond

ADCB prices $500m Reg S green bond to support financing of low-carbon initiatives

The bank has adopted a ‘Green Bond Framework’ to provide a long-term platform to support further mobilisation of capital for green projects

Dubai Can initiative

Dubai Can initiative slashes usage of over 3.5 million single-use plastic bottles

During the last six months, 46 fountains were installed in various locations across the city

Saudia Red Sea Farms

Saudi agtech Red Sea Farms signs MoU with Saudia, to supply locally grown produce

Saudia will serve Red Sea Farms’ produce, such as snack tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers to passengers, to meet customer demand and its own sustainability goals

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Spinneys, Aster Pharmacy JV to launch supermarket wellness concept

The first Spinneys store to introduce the concept will be announced soon with a rollout to follow across the UAE

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Saudi Aramco, Formula Motorsport partner to introduce sustainable fuels

By 2026, all FIA Championships will be required to power their cars with 100 per cent sustainable fuels

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Insights: Five steps to transition to a sustainable business

The University of Michigan’s Erb Institute showcases key areas to help businesses integrate sustainability into their operations

Tom Richardson

Climate action: Why brands need to look local for global impact

Beyond a small cohort of highly engaged activists, the nuances of environmental science remain poorly understood by most consumers

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Beeah Group’s new recycling facility to produce alternative green fuel from waste

The SRF facility will minimise waste being diverted to landfill, contribute to the circular economy, and produce lower emission, waste derived alternative fuels

Global CCS Institute Opens First Regional Headquarters at Masdar City

Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute opens first Middle East HQ in Masdar City

The institute joins other key organisations based in Masdar City, including the International Renewable Energy Agency, Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company

MoCCAE launches UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge

UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches climate action ‘pledge’ for private sector

Signatories will intensify their efforts to combat climate change, by measuring and reporting their greenhouse gas emissions, among other steps

PepsiCo World Water Week highlights

PepsiCo AMESA highlights water stewardship milestones, aims to be net positive by 2030

In 2021, the company replenished 2.5 billion litres of water through community partnership projects in six high-risk watershed areas

Emirates-NBD-Bank joins United for Wildlife financial taskforce

Emirates NBD joins United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, supports fight against illegal wildlife trade

The bank joins more than 50 global peers who are members of the United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, which is dedicated to stopping illicit financial flows associated with illegal wildlife trade

Uzbekistan Agro project funded by ADFD _ Pic courtesy WAM

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to fund joint agro project in Uzbekistan

Running from 2022 to 2026, the project is designed to enhance farming communities’ resilience to climate change