Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Reports 29% Reduction in Carbon Emissions

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), chaired the 84th meeting of the Council, held virtually, to review Dubai’s progress in carbon emission reduction. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the DSCE, and other key officials attended the meeting.

The Council reviewed the 2023 carbon emissions inventory, which revealed a 29% reduction, bringing Dubai closer to its target of reducing emissions by 30% by 2030. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of measures under Dubai’s comprehensive carbon reduction strategy.

Dubai has continued its role as a global leader in emissions control through various projects and initiatives implemented by entities under the DSCE, including the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), ENOC Group, Dubai Petroleum, and the Road and Transport Authority (RTA).

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer emphasized the Council’s commitment to the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. He noted that future carbon emission projections are being evaluated in collaboration with relevant entities, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

“The ongoing solar energy, water and electricity conservation projects, green mobility initiatives, and operational efficiency improvements in factories have all contributed to the significant reduction in emissions. The Council has also approved a new programme to involve the private sector in expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Dubai,” Al Tayer said.

Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the DSCE, added that Dubai has been tracking carbon emissions data since 2013, ensuring alignment with annual reduction targets and performance indicators.

The meeting was attended by Dawood Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality; Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); Saif Humaid Al Falasi, CEO of ENOC; Juan-Pablo Freile, General Manager of Dubai Petroleum; and Muna Al Osaimi, CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the RTA.