Landmark Group has extended its partnership with SirajPower, a prominent provider of distributed solar energy in the GCC region, with the aim of strengthening the Group’s dedication to sustainable practices and supporting the UAE’s sustainability agenda.
Currently, Landmark Group possesses a solar capacity of 8.3MWp, with 67% of it facilitated by SirajPower. Additionally, the Group has awarded an extra 2.1 MWp of solar rooftop and carport systems across four prominent sites in the UAE. This expanded solar capacity will be distributed among various locations, including Oasis Mall in Dubai and Sharjah, as well as two other sites in Al Quoz and JAFZA. As a result, the number of locations will double, and the solar capacity will increase by 25%. By installing solar panels at these newly added sites, Landmark Group anticipates offsetting approximately 2,485 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.
These projects are scheduled to be commissioned by the end of the current year and will establish Landmark Group as one of the largest solar-powered retailers in the region. A total of 17.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of environmentally friendly energy will be generated annually from eight locations in the UAE. This significant milestone reinforces the Group’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and its endeavour to create a more environmentally friendly future for the UAE.
The partnership was commemorated through a signing ceremony held at Landmark Group’s headquarters in Dubai, attended by notable figures such as Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Chairman of SirajPower; Laurent Longuet, Chief Executive of SirajPower; Rajesh Garg, Group Chief Financial Officer of Landmark Retail; Gaurav Mediratta, General Legal Counsel for Landmark Group; and Vishwanath Raman, General Manager Finance at Oasis Mall.
Laurent Longuet, Chief Executive of SirajPower, expressed that the installation of 2.1 MWp of solar rooftop and carport systems at four prominent Landmark Group sites in the UAE will play a crucial role in paving the way for a more sustainable future in the country. These projects mark a significant milestone for SirajPower, reinforcing their commitment to providing unique solar energy solutions that empower more organizations in the UAE to build a cleaner and more environmentally responsible future.
Rajesh Garg, Group Chief Financial Officer of Landmark Retail, emphasized their belief in the transformative power of sustainable practices to create a better future for the planet. Landmark Group is actively advancing its sustainability objectives by collaborating with SirajPower to expand its clean energy infrastructure. Through this partnership, Landmark Group is making significant strides towards achieving its sustainability goals.
Through this expansion, Landmark Group continues to set an example in sustainable practices within the retail and hospitality sectors, aligning with the UAE’s sustainability agenda and demonstrating their dedication to reducing carbon emissions and utilizing energy in a more sustainable manner. Furthermore, the Group has plans to implement similar sustainable energy initiatives in other GCC countries, further extending their commitment to fostering a greener future across the region.
Landmark Group is fully dedicated to sustainability and operating responsibly, following a holistic approach and a commitment to becoming a circular business that positively influences the climate across its entire value chain. This commitment encompasses sustainable products, sustainable operations, and cultivating sustainable customer practices.
