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In this exclusive interview, Harpreet Gulati, SVP – Head of PI System Business at AVEVA, highlights how solutions can minimize of existing infrastructure while maximizing efficiency -
In this exclusive interview, we explore how digital solutions can minimize CO2 emissions of existing industrial infrastructure while delivering measurable cost
Under the brand-new partnership, and & will work together to create greater awareness about critical issues facing the world today and provide insights how we can chart the path towards creating a more and -
SME News has announced a major partnership with strategic environmental, social and governance practice, Purpose&, in a bid to give sustainable business pra
The United Nations, , and -led initiative was introduced during in in November 2021, and it has since become a prominent participant in solving the issues related to and . The programme encourages and across , , and the sector in order to advance - Ministry of Climate Change & Environment وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة COP28 UAE
With 258 million people currently experiencing a crisis or severe food insecurity, it is obvious that the world is still confronting a serious food crisis. This
Watch: Former Vice President of the United States, founder and current chair of The Climate Reality Project Al Gore pointed out that since in Glasgow, UK, the world had been ‘ ’ and key players had been putting “short-term profit over activities that destroy the " -
With a range of up to 450 km, our are ready to replace our customers’ entire of . FL and FE Electric produce minimal and which benefits the , the and everyone that lives and moves about in the city,” says Jessica Sandström Volvo Trucks -
Volvo Trucks is now introducing new, more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, capable of delivering an increased range of up to 450 km and m
The current global systems are the biggest contributors to loss, , , and in the world, as well as being the second-largest generator of : H.E. Mariam Almheiri Ministry of Climate Change & Environment وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة G20 India
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are not without their challenges, they represent a tangible and significant step forward in our quest for a . They're part of a bigger change in towards , , and . As we continue to and adapt, it's clear that will play a critical role in shaping our transportation and our collective impact -
As we turn our collective gaze toward creating a more sustainable future, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy has taken centre-stage. One of th
Productive partnerships like the will help the world find practical solutions on the path to , by funding the actual physical abatement efforts and making them financially, , and socially viable: Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
The UAE Carbon Alliance – a new coalition of partners dedicated to advance the development of a carbon market ecosystem – has been launched today by the UAE Ind
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SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has participated in the successful development of lightweight, circular photovoltaic (PV) panels in conjunction
The TLME Inspiration Awards 2023 ceremony has started. The event is being held at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC in Dubai.
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The TLME Inspiration Awards 2023 will recognise companies and individuals who have demonstrated a record of having done outstanding work in their field that has inspired the rest of the industry and its new generation to emulate and follow.
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Recycling plastic in itself is green as it diverts plastic from landfill and saves resources, said Jeroen Adriaansens, Managing Partner, DGRADE.In an exclusive
My first introduction to sustainability was producing negative carbon materials: Dr Stephen Wilkinson
"I started off life working as a , and my journey started at a mine. I have friends who are into and , which are key sectors undergoing a ," Dr Stephen Wilkinson, Director of Research & Head of the Smart and Sustainable Cities Research Cluster, University of Wollongong in Dubai, said.
Speaking at the Sustainability Middle East conference held in recently, Dr Wilkinson said that his first introduction to was producing and advancing on it.
"I worked on of to understand it in detail, with structure. So, these are my fields of expertise - , and ," he said.
Dr Wilkinson's first area of research was how we can start using life, in order to carry out processes for - this is Applied .
Mr Raji Hattar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Aramex said that his organisation and senior executives in it have been passionate about sustainability from the early 1990s.
Speaking during a session at the Sustainability Middle East conference, Mr Hattar said that the company has always believed in giving back to the community.
"In 2008, I was assigned as the first Chief Sustainability Officer in the region. Sustainability is not a side show for us. Everybody in the company starting from the boardroom to down the hierarchy is involved in sustainability," he said.
The challenge is regarding the business vehicles when it comes to electric vehicles, involving large fleets, said Manali Desai, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo AMESA.
Speaking at the Sustainability Middle East conference recently, Ms Desai said that large fleet of commercial vehicles outside warehouses need better charging .
"I strongly believe, that the country we are in, things happen fast, once it is decided that it has to happen," she added.
Why not have a business model where I can use the vehicle whenever I need it. And by this way I don’t own it, I don’t go into depreciation: Raji Hattar
Host and Moderator of Sustainability Middle East Conference 2023, Karl W Feilder posed a question during the event: What do you think are the major challenges stopping us from achieving sustainability targets?
To this question, Mr Raji Hattar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aramex said that we need to start looking at the root causes of the challenges we face.
He said: "We hear about enhancing the range of EVs so that people would accept it more. I would look at it from a different angle - Why would I buy an EV for 200,000 dirham, while I use it for one or two hours a day?"
Mr Hattar added: "Why not a business model where I can use the vehicle whenever I need it. And by this way I don’t own it, I don’t go into depreciation or I don’t have full months commitment of leasing."
The same thing can apply to our purchasing habits, he added.
In 2010, the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan was set up, and in 2012, this plan was established for the . At Unilever, there are people in different departments who manage their plans and deliver the social impact, said Priya Sarma, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, , Middle-East.
Speaking at the Sustainability Middle East conference in Dubai, Ms Sarma said that her role at Unilever involves the advocacy and partnership fronts.
"What I really started doing was looking at what are the requirements from the perspective of different countries and what is it we can bring to the table, given our expertise and focus," she stated.
To a question about degrowth, posed by Regional Expert on Biofuels, Karl W. Feilder, at the Sustainability Middle East conference, CFO Middle East and Africa at DHL, Tobias Maier said it is a good sign that there is awareness and a consensus about .
He added: "There is so much opportunity in leveraging technology and exploring new stuff. There are so many people in the planet and we need to make it a better place for everyone and not just a few."
During the recently held Sustainability Middle East annual conference, CFO Middle East and Africa at DHL, Tobias Maier highlighted how different segments of are working towards cutting down .
To a question by Regional Expert on Biofuels, Karl W Feilder on this topic, Mr Maier said that the strategies vary with size of the businesses.
Karl W Feilder: set targets - but how far along are small and big businesses and individuals, in the region?
Tobias Maier: "It all depends on the individual situation and whether one can afford it. People who are aware of the issue, and can afford it - they go for solutions, very frequently.
"In setting, it is a different proposition. When you work for smaller enterprises, many of them will be tuning every Dirham, and very often consider whether they can consider to spend more on sustainable solutions.
"And in case of big corporates, who are aware of the issue and have similar ambitions like we have, aware of their reputation - they actively work on becoming more .
"We try to create and showcase solutions and get everybody involved to get the ball rolling."
The survey along the Red Sea coast, conducted throughout 2022, revealed that many threatened and inhabit the area, and have established grounds across it – highlighting the importance of protection and regeneration efforts by and others in the region
Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global, the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, The Red Sea and Amaala, has released the findings of one of the w
Sir Malachi Halliday CEO and Founder, HALLIDAY GROWTH believes that degrowth as a strategy for sustainability is overrated.
Speaking at a panel discussion titled - Sustainability Today: Themes To Look For In 2023, during the Sustainability Middle East - Future of Sustainability Conference, he said that we are using a lot of resources in ways that are frivolous.
To a question about credibility of degrowth as a strategy, posed by the Moderator of the Session, Karl W Feilder, Sir Halliday said that “it was largely unnecessary”.
He said: "It was incredibly selfish from the that have already experienced growth at the expense of the environment, asking other economies which are not yet as developed, to sacrifice their growth."
However, from a more solutions-focussed perspective, it was largely unnecessary.
Sir Halliday added: "A lot of our consumption goes out as , from the moment the is extracted from the ground and burnt in the , etc. Our , in how we use a lot of the resources of this , is sub-optimal."
Volvo Group sincerely believes there is no future in fossil fuels: Kivanc Karayol
None of us are experts about when the fossil fuels are going to go away from our lives. But according to many respectable researches, by 2050 to 2060, we are not going to have fossil fuels, that we can fill our equipment or passenger cars, said Kivanc Karayol, Market Director & Electromobility Champion, Volvo Group Volvo Trucks
Mr Karayol was speaking at a panel discussion titled - SUSTAINABILITY TODAY: THEMES TO LOOK FOR IN 2023, during the Sustainability Middle East - Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Dubai on March 9, 2023.
Responding to a question posed by Moderator of the session, Karl W Feilder, Regional expert on biofuels, he said that Volvo Group like any other corporate entity is a profit generating company, profit for the organisation, its employees and stakeholders.
"But the main target is that we sincerely believe, we are not going to be making money from fossil fuels in the future. That's the reason why we need to be extremely proactive in investing our income in research and development."
"This will help us produce bio-diesel trucks. We can produce , and other alternative fuel-based vehicles at affordable prices," said Mr Karayol.
But is this feasible and commercially viable? The answer is no. The components of a vehicle using alternative fuels are not as affordable as compared to diesel engines, he added.
"Last year, we had manufactured more than 150,000 trucks and Volvo is always one of the big players, not just in the and , but across the world. Regardless, very little portion of this number of trucks actually has a net-zero carbon emission,” Mr Karayol added.
Sustainability is definitely a very complex subject and money is really important for achieving it. But we need to understand, if the world continues like this, we will lose our health and that of our next generation.
During the Sustainability Middle East annual conference held recently in , Regional Expert on , Karl W. Feilder sought to know about from a panel of . Excerpts of the discussion…
Karl W Feilder: How do we move from banks asking people for their last three years financial accounts, to asking them give their last three years accounts?
Malachi Halliday: This has been very challenging especially when we are companies at a smaller scale. For larger corporates there is certainly larger infrastructure in place. The key to this lies in .
For the smaller end of the businesses we are looking at quantifying their impact, specifically on the carbon account through factoring their .
“We are helping shift traditional business models into more business models,” he added.
It is a matter of concern that we have lost 69% of our in the last 50 years, and it is getting worse. The are expected to be 150% more by 2100. All of these issues, directly affect us from an investment perspective, Sir Halliday further added.
has clinched the in Sustainability Award. Given the gravity of the current , it is critical that companies maintain high targets with environmental at the forefront.
This award has been created to note the companies that are innovating in this regard.
Red Sea Global is pioneering a new, innovative and people-centric model of and . Its platinum status projects and environmental initiatives are setting new global benchmarks for and -smart developments.
On the occasion, Christiane Zeidan, Director, Sustainable Hospitality Operation, Red Sea Global, raised concerns about which is putting the at a severe risk. Not meeting the target of the , is really impacting and causing other issues, she said.
Ms Zeidan added: "It is causing damage to our and disturbing the whole . We need to collaborate, help each other and be innovative in meeting the Paris Agreement targets."
-based sustainable delivery company has won the Solution of the Year award at the SME Excellence awards held in Dubai, held on March 9, 2023.
This award celebrates the success of the company that has gone that extra mile to make the last mile more sustainable.
Motoboy is the UAE's first -approved sustainable electric bike solutions provider that aims to achieve with a business model that aligns with the Strategy.
On the occasion, Farid Fawaz Dallal, CEO - Motoboy Sustainable Delivery Service, said that one of the major sustainability issues that we are facing today is pollution.
"That is the reason Motoboy started delivery services using electric vehicles in the UAE, and hopefully we will expand across the ," Mr Dallal added.
advancements and are the key factors enabling and agricultural practices. The AgriTech Innovator of the Year Award celebrates companies that are changing how we see agriculture while creating a greener tomorrow.
is a pioneer in food waste management and the region’s first waste-to-feed project, aimed at creating a by utilizing industrial insect farming to upcycle into protein-rich and .
Speaking on the sidelines of the SME Excellence Awards 2023, Dr Haythem Riahi, Founder and CEO of Circa Biotech said that food waste is one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing, as one-third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted.
Dr Riahi added: "Worst than that, this food is dumped in landfills which generate methane which is also a greenhouse gas."
-based sustainable packaging startup, has won the Of The Year Award sponsored by at the Excellence Award 2022 in Dubai.
Over the last five years, the region has seen a number of emerging and achieving success in a very short time, with practices and concern for the at the core of their operations.
Al Tabeeah or ‘The Nature’ today has become well-known for biodegradable and compostable , bags, cutlery, and seed paper stationery.
Going beyond sustainable product manufacturing Al Tabee’ah is also tirelessly making efforts to collaborate with individuals and organizations to create greater -awareness and encouraging that ultimately help in reducing waste and creating healthier people.
On the occasion, Shaifalii Mishra, Founder and CVO - Al Tabeeah, said that the biggest sustainability issue today is not having enough knowledge about availability of and options.
She added: "Ignorance is one of them - some people do not care for being sustainable in their day to day lives.
"It is very easy to take one step at a time. Being sustainable comes when you put your own mind and soul into it and think about what you are leaving behind as your ."
has won the Sustainable Construction Design Award at the SME Awards 2023 held recently in Dubai.
The construction sector is a major source of , so using materials can help correct this significantly. This award recognizes those in the industry that have made the move to friendlier materials to support .
Group AMANA’s division has established a reputation in , solutions and assessments for its clients. In August last year, marked a major milestone by delivering its first-ever vertical farm in the region - the farm.
On the occasion, Mr Riad Bsaibes, President and CEO of Investments said: "For us, in the built environment, the biggest issue is the of the and sector. It constitutes almost 40% of the , globally.
Mr Bsaibes added: "We as a sector, are doing our best to reduce that footprint - both in the embodied carbon footprints of the and our operating carbon footprints."
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My first introduction to sustainability was producing negative carbon materials: Dr Stephen Wilkinson "I started off life working as a #Geologist, and my journey started at a #coal mine. I have friends who are into #petroleum and #mining, which are key sectors undergoing a #majorchange," Dr Stephen Wilkinson, Director of Research & Head of the Smart and Sustainable Cities Research Cluster, University of Wollongong in Dubai, said. Speaking at the Sustainability Middle East conference held in #Dubai recently, Dr Wilkinson said that his first introduction to #sustainability was producing #negative #carbon #materials and advancing #research on it. "I worked on #electromagnetic #imaging of #mud to understand it in detail, with structure. So, these are my fields of expertise - #Geology, and #microimaging," he said. Dr Wilkinson's first area of research was how we can start using #biological life, in order to carry out processes for #engineering - this is Applied #GeoMicrobiology. #sustainabilitymiddleeast #middleeast #RoadToCOP28 #FutureOfSustainability #sme
Mr Raji Hattar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Aramex said that his organisation and senior executives in it have been passionate about sustainability from the early 1990s. Speaking during a session at the Sustainability Middle East conference, Mr Hattar said that the company has always believed in giving back to the community. "In 2008, I was assigned as the first Chief Sustainability Officer in the region. Sustainability is not a side show for us. Everybody in the company starting from the boardroom to down the hierarchy is involved in sustainability," he said. #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
The challenge is regarding the business vehicles when it comes to electric vehicles, involving large fleets, said Manali Desai, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo AMESA. Speaking at the Sustainability Middle East conference recently, Ms Desai said that large fleet of commercial vehicles outside warehouses need better charging #infrastructure. "I strongly believe, that the country we are in, things happen fast, once it is decided that it has to happen," she added. #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
Why not have a business model where I can use the vehicle whenever I need it. And by this way I don’t own it, I don’t go into depreciation: Raji Hattar Host and Moderator of Sustainability Middle East Conference 2023, Karl W Feilder posed a question during the event: What do you think are the major challenges stopping us from achieving sustainability targets? To this question, Mr Raji Hattar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aramex said that we need to start looking at the root causes of the challenges we face. He said: "We hear about enhancing the range of EVs so that people would accept it more. I would look at it from a different angle - Why would I buy an EV for 200,000 dirham, while I use it for one or two hours a day?" Mr Hattar added: "Why not a business model where I can use the vehicle whenever I need it. And by this way I don’t own it, I don’t go into depreciation or I don’t have full months commitment of leasing." The same thing can apply to our purchasing habits, he added. #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
In 2010, the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan was set up, and in 2012, this plan was established for the #MiddleEast. At Unilever, there are people in different departments who manage their plans and deliver the social impact, said Priya Sarma, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, #Unilever, Middle-East. Speaking at the Sustainability Middle East conference in Dubai, Ms Sarma said that her role at Unilever involves the advocacy and partnership fronts. "What I really started doing was looking at what are the requirements from the perspective of different countries and what is it we can bring to the table, given our expertise and focus," she stated. #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
To a question about degrowth, posed by Regional Expert on Biofuels, Karl W. Feilder, at the Sustainability Middle East conference, CFO Middle East and Africa at DHL, Tobias Maier said it is a good sign that there is awareness and a consensus about #sustainability. He added: "There is so much opportunity in leveraging technology and exploring new stuff. There are so many people in the planet and we need to make it a better place for everyone and not just a few."
During the recently held Sustainability Middle East annual conference, CFO Middle East and Africa at DHL, Tobias Maier highlighted how different segments of #businesses are working towards cutting down #emissions. To a question by Regional Expert on Biofuels, Karl W Feilder on this topic, Mr Maier said that the #sustainability strategies vary with size of the businesses. Karl W Feilder: #Governments set #netzero targets - but how far along are small and big businesses and individuals, in the region? Tobias Maier: "It all depends on the individual situation and whether one can afford it. People who are aware of the issue, and can afford it - they go for #green solutions, very frequently. "In #B2B setting, it is a different proposition. When you work for smaller enterprises, many of them will be tuning every Dirham, and very often consider whether they can consider to spend more on sustainable solutions. "And in case of big corporates, who are aware of the issue and have similar ambitions like we have, aware of their reputation - they actively work on becoming more #sustainable. "We try to create and showcase solutions and get everybody involved to get the ball rolling." #sustainabilitymiddleeast #middleeast #sme
Sir Malachi Halliday CEO and Founder, HALLIDAY GROWTH believes that degrowth as a strategy for sustainability is overrated. Speaking at a panel discussion titled - Sustainability Today: Themes To Look For In 2023, during the Sustainability Middle East - Future of Sustainability Conference, he said that we are using a lot of resources in ways that are frivolous. To a question about credibility of degrowth as a strategy, posed by the Moderator of the Session, Karl W Feilder, Sir Halliday said that “it was largely unnecessary”. He said: "It was incredibly selfish from the #economies that have already experienced growth at the expense of the environment, asking other economies which are not yet as developed, to sacrifice their growth." However, from a more solutions-focussed perspective, it was largely unnecessary. Sir Halliday added: "A lot of our #energy consumption goes out as #wasteheat, from the moment the #fuel is extracted from the ground and burnt in the #car, etc. Our #efficiency, in how we use a lot of the resources of this #planet, is sub-optimal." #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
Volvo Group sincerely believes there is no future in fossil fuels: Kivanc Karayol None of us are experts about when the fossil fuels are going to go away from our lives. But according to many respectable researches, by 2050 to 2060, we are not going to have fossil fuels, that we can fill our equipment or passenger cars, said Kivanc Karayol, Market Director & Electromobility Champion, Volvo Group Volvo Trucks Mr Karayol was speaking at a panel discussion titled - SUSTAINABILITY TODAY: THEMES TO LOOK FOR IN 2023, during the Sustainability Middle East - Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Dubai on March 9, 2023. Responding to a question posed by Moderator of the session, Karl W Feilder, Regional expert on biofuels, he said that Volvo Group like any other corporate entity is a profit generating company, profit for the organisation, its employees and stakeholders. "But the main target is that we sincerely believe, we are not going to be making money from fossil fuels in the future. That's the reason why we need to be extremely proactive in investing our income in research and development." "This will help us produce bio-diesel trucks. We can produce #electrictrucks, #LNG and other alternative fuel-based vehicles at affordable prices," said Mr Karayol. But is this feasible and commercially viable? The answer is no. The components of a vehicle using alternative fuels are not as affordable as compared to diesel engines, he added. "Last year, we had manufactured more than 150,000 trucks and Volvo is always one of the big players, not just in the #MiddleEast and #Turkey, but across the world. Regardless, very little portion of this number of trucks actually has a net-zero carbon emission,” Mr Karayol added. Sustainability is definitely a very complex subject and money is really important for achieving it. But we need to understand, if the world continues like this, we will lose our health and that of our next generation. #VolvoTrucks #sustainability #susta
During the Sustainability Middle East annual conference held recently in #Dubai, Regional Expert on #Biofuels, Karl W. Feilder sought to know about #carbonemission #accountability from a panel of #businessleaders. Excerpts of the discussion… Karl W Feilder: How do we move from banks asking people for their last three years financial accounts, to asking them give their last three years #carbon accounts? Malachi Halliday: This has been very challenging especially when we are #financing companies at a smaller scale. For larger corporates there is certainly larger infrastructure in place. The key to this lies in #monitoring. For the smaller end of the businesses we are looking at quantifying their impact, specifically on the carbon account through factoring their #carboncredits. “We are helping shift traditional business models into more #sustainable business models,” he added. It is a matter of concern that we have lost 69% of our #wildlife in the last 50 years, and it is getting worse. The #oceans are expected to be 150% more #acidic by 2100. All of these issues, directly affect us from an investment perspective, Sir Halliday further added. #HALLIDAYGROWTH #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
#RedSeaGlobal has clinched the #SustainabilityMiddleEast #Innovation in Sustainability Award. Given the gravity of the current #climatecrisis, it is critical that companies maintain high #environmental targets with environmental #innovation at the forefront. This award has been created to note the companies that are innovating in this regard. Red Sea Global is pioneering a new, innovative and people-centric model of #urbandevelopment and #sustainabletourism. Its platinum #LEED status projects and environmental initiatives are setting new global benchmarks for #sustainableconstruction and #eco-smart developments. On the occasion, Christiane Zeidan, Director, Sustainable Hospitality Operation, Red Sea Global, raised concerns about #globalemissions which is putting the #planet at a severe risk. Not meeting the target of the #ParisAgreement, is really impacting and causing other issues, she said. Ms Zeidan added: "It is causing damage to our #oceans and disturbing the whole #ecosystem. We need to collaborate, help each other and be innovative in meeting the Paris Agreement targets." #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
#UAE-based sustainable delivery company #Motoboy has won the #Sustainable #Delivery Solution of the Year award at the SME Excellence awards held in Dubai, held on March 9, 2023. This award celebrates the success of the company that has gone that extra mile to make the last mile more sustainable. Motoboy is the UAE's first #RTA-approved sustainable electric bike #logistics solutions provider that aims to achieve #zerocarbon #emissions with a business model that aligns with the #Dubai #CleanEnergy Strategy. On the occasion, Farid Fawaz Dallal, CEO - Motoboy Sustainable Delivery Service, said that one of the major sustainability issues that we are facing today is pollution. "That is the reason Motoboy started delivery services using electric vehicles in the UAE, and hopefully we will expand across the #MiddleEast," Mr Dallal added. #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
#Agritech advancements and #innovations are the key factors enabling #sustainable and #environmentfriendly agricultural practices. The AgriTech Innovator of the Year Award celebrates companies that are changing how we see agriculture while creating a greener tomorrow. #CircaBiotech is a pioneer in food waste management and the region’s first waste-to-feed project, aimed at creating a #circulareconomy by utilizing industrial insect farming to upcycle #organicwaste into protein-rich #animalfeed and #organic #fertilizer. Speaking on the sidelines of the SME Excellence Awards 2023, Dr Haythem Riahi, Founder and CEO of Circa Biotech said that food waste is one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing, as one-third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. Dr Riahi added: "Worst than that, this food is dumped in landfills which generate methane which is also a greenhouse gas." #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
#Dubai-based sustainable packaging startup, #AlTabeeah has won the #ESG #Startup Of The Year Award sponsored by #Unilever at the #Sustainability Excellence Award 2022 in Dubai. Over the last five years, the #MiddleEast region has seen a number of #startups emerging and achieving success in a very short time, with #sustainable practices and concern for the #environment at the core of their operations. Al Tabeeah or ‘The Nature’ today has become well-known for biodegradable and compostable #packaging, #reusable bags, cutlery, and seed paper stationery. Going beyond sustainable product manufacturing Al Tabee’ah is also tirelessly making efforts to collaborate with individuals and organizations to create greater #eco-awareness and encouraging #lifestyles that ultimately help in reducing waste and creating healthier people. On the occasion, Shaifalii Mishra, Founder and CVO - Al Tabeeah, said that the biggest sustainability issue today is not having enough knowledge about availability of #sustainablematerials and options. She added: "Ignorance is one of them - some people do not care for being sustainable in their day to day lives. "It is very easy to take one step at a time. Being sustainable comes when you put your own mind and soul into it and think about what you are leaving behind as your #legacy." #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
#GroupAMANA has won the Sustainable Construction Design Award at the SME Awards 2023 held recently in Dubai. The construction sector is a major source of #pollution, so using #sustainables materials can help correct this significantly. This award recognizes those in the #construction industry that have made the move to #environmentally friendlier materials to support #climateaction. Group AMANA’s #sustainability division has established a reputation in #sustainableconstruction, #greenbuildings solutions and #environmental assessments for its clients. In August last year, #AMANA marked a major milestone by delivering its first-ever vertical farm in the region - the #Bustanica farm. On the occasion, Mr Riad Bsaibes, President and CEO of #AMANA Investments said: "For us, in the built environment, the biggest #sustainability issue is the #carbonfootprints of the #construction and #realestate sector. It constitutes almost 40% of the #carbonfootprint, globally. Mr Bsaibes added: "We as a sector, are doing our best to reduce that #carbon footprint - both in the embodied carbon footprints of the #buildings and our operating carbon footprints." #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
Shipping major #DHL has bagged the significant Green Fuels Transition Award at the SME Awards 2023. The award is an effort to recognise #transport and #logistics companies that promote and use of #greenfuels. #Sustainablefuel has been identified as one of the key elements in helping achieve the goals of #sustainabletransport. In recent years DHL has been in mission mode to lower the #carbonfootprint of its #globaloperations with the aim of reducing its #carbonemissions to below 29 million tonnes by 2030. On the occasion, Mary Oxley, VP Marketing & Sales - Middle East & Africa at DHL said that the biggest sustainability issue today is the speed at which #supplychains are being #decarbonised. Ms Oxley added: "At DHL, we have a commitment of #ZeroEmissions by 2050. In 2021, we released our latest roadmap on sustainability, where we made a commitment to invest 7 billion euros by 2030, with intent to reduce carbon emissions under 29 million tonnes.” #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
#ACWAPower has won the Sustainable Energy Company of the Year award at the SME Excellence Awards 2023. The award honors companies engaged in electricity generation which have a focus on #green operations. ACWA Power has recently signed an agreement with Korea Electric Power Corporation (#KEPCO), #SouthKorea’s largest #electric utilities provider for development of #green #hydrogen / #ammonia projects in #MiddleEast. This is just one of many major #sustainableenergy projects that the company is successfully executing in the region. Thomas Altmann, Executive VP - Innovation & New Technology, ACWA Power said: "It is an honour and privilege to receive the Most Sustainable Energy Company of the Year Award. "Energy and water desalination will help in mitigating climate change and ACWA Power is an innovation leader in this field. In our company, innovation is in our hearts and our DNA and we will continue to innovate as we go forward." #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
The #ADPortsGroup has won the Outstanding #PortManagement Award at the recent #SustainabilityMiddleEast Excellence Awards 2023. The award recognises #smartports which operate with #environmental impacts in mind and takes steps to mitigate these wherever possible. AD Ports Group won the award because it systematically looks for ways to make operations #sustainable, being one of the biggest drivers of non-oil-related economic growth in #AbuDhabi. Equipped with a robust #energymanagement system, AD Ports Group continuously monitors its #energyconsumption and seeks to reduce energy intensity and dependence on #fossilfuels. After winning the award, David Gatward, Chief Engineering & Technical Services Officer at Abu Dhabi Ports said: "In the #ports, #shipping and #logistics industry, the change to #sustainablefuels is the biggest issue that we are facing at the moment. Shipping lines, #cruise lines, logistics businesses are all converting to sustainable fuels. Mr Gatward added: "At Abu Dhabi Ports we are embracing the #electrification of the industry and are leading with our initiatives to be a #green and #sustainableport."
#DHL has won the Sustainable Logistics Solution of the Year Award at the recent #SMESustainabilityAwards. The award was created to recognise the company that has monitored its #supplychain and #greenified it simultaneously. #Sustainablelogistics describes all attempts to measure and minimize the #ecological impact of logistical operations, and as DHL has set a target to lower the company's carbon footprint to below 29 million tonnes by 2030 and aims at achieving #netzero #emissions by 2050, it was a shoe-in for this prize. DHL has launched an #EV hub where batteries can be stored, repaired, #recycled, and processed, with this the company is helping to create a circular #EVeconomy. After receiving the award, Mary Oxley, VP Marketing & Sales - Middle East & Africa at DHL said that the biggest sustainability issue today is the speed at which supply chains are being #decarbonised. Ms Oxley added: "At DHL, we have a commitment of Zero Emissions by 2050. In 2021, we released our latest roadmap on sustainability, where we made a commitment to invest 7 billion euros by 2030, with intent to reduce #carbonemissions under 29 million tonnes. "We will do this by setting #sustainable initiative targets. At DHL we aim to burn clean or burn less, as we optimise the ability to burn #clean, we now need to focus on the adoption of more #sustainablefuels. The time to decarbonise is now #sustainability #sustainabilitymiddleeast #sme
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