Dubai Supreme Council Of Energy Reports 29% Reduction In Carbon Emissions, Sets Path For Net-Zero By 2050

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), recently chaired the 84th meeting of the Council, which was conducted virtually. The meeting included the participation of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the DSCE, along with other prominent officials.

Attendees included HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Council, as well as board members such as HE Dawood Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality; HE Abdulla bin Kalban, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA); HE Saif Humaid Al Falasi, CEO of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC); Juan-Pablo Freile, General Manager of Dubai Petroleum; and Muna Al Osaimi, Chief Executive Officer of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

During the meeting, the Council reviewed the annual carbon emissions inventory, which indicated a significant 29% reduction. This achievement underscores the effectiveness of current strategies aimed at lowering carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, as outlined in Dubai’s sustainability plan.

Dubai continues to position itself as a global leader in managing emissions, with various programs and projects implemented by entities under the Council. Key contributors include the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, EGA, ENOC Group, Dubai Petroleum, and RTA.

In alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform the emirate into a net-zero economy by 2050, the Council is evaluating future carbon emissions. This collaborative effort involves relevant entities in Dubai and aims to establish a roadmap to mitigate emissions effectively. The Council is also focused on creating a robust regulatory framework to ensure the success of ongoing projects and initiatives developed over the past decade.

Al Tayer emphasized that ongoing projects in solar energy, water and electricity conservation, green mobility, and operational efficiency in factories have significantly contributed to the annual emission reduction. During the meeting, the Council approved a new program to engage the private sector in developing electric vehicle charging stations to enhance infrastructure and increase the number of charging stations across Dubai.

Al Muhairbi highlighted that Dubai has been collecting carbon emissions data since 2013 and has been comparing it with annual reduction targets. The implementation phases are regularly reviewed with performance indicators to ensure that the annual carbon emissions reduction goals are met.