sustainability
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with LuLu International Group
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) – a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower) – announced that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu International Group. The MoU will enable ADDC’s demand-side management program, Tarsheed, to implement its ‘Green Corner’ initiative in Lulu stores in an effort to attract store customers to energy-efficient […]
Summertown Interiors, the Leaders among Sustainable Contractors
For over 20 years, Summertown Interiors has been among the UAE’s leading and most sustainable contractors, offering superior quality interior fit out solutions. Reputed for its green expertise and exceptional client service, the company specialises in commercial, healthcare, and education projects for global Fortune 500 companies, government authorities and local businesses. Summertown Interiors was the […]
No One Made It Before Like JinkoSolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS) recently announced that it has retained its prestigious title of World’s No.1 Solar Module Company for 4th Consecutive year in terms of shipment. This declaration came on background of its key milestones achieved in 2019. Since its inception, it has delivered 55 GW till end […]
Tariq Al Ghussein, Taqeef Chairman and CEO discusses the iMatter Initiative with The Sustainabilist
Why was iMatter established? Today’s youth is growing up in a generation full of innovation and possibilities – where technology is revolutionising the job market. Research[1] shows us that 65% of children will work in a job that doesn’t currently exist. And, that careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) are where the newest […]
Who has the Best CSR and Sustainability Initiatives?
In recent years, sustainability and CSR have become increasingly important in the Middle East. Customers now expect businesses to act in a way that protects the environment and serves the local community. We want to preserve the planet and create a better community for ourselves as well as for the future generations. That’s why it […]
Sustainable finance for SDG 2: Zero Hunger
The world is facing an ever-growing number of sustainability challenges, many of which are captured by the Sustainable Development Goals. Robeco, a global asset manager based in Rotterdam founded in 1929, has been working for more than 10 years to contribute positively to the SDGs, tackling environmental, social and governance related issues. After gathering data […]
Every drop counts
By Ayesha Al Marzooqi, Assistant Manager, Sustainability and Innovation – Sustainability, Expo 2020 Dubai Sustainability isn’t a new concept in the UAE – Expo 2020 Dubai adopted Sustainability as a key subtheme with respect to our ancestors who lived in the harsh desert by taking from the land and sea only what they needed […]
Costs of fuel motorcycles to our environment
COSTS OF FUEL MOTORCYCLES Below air transport, petrol powered motorcycles are the most damaging vehicles to the environment. We’ve researched the affects fuel-based motorcycles have on the environment compared to cars and other forms of transport. With the increasing demand and supply of petrol motorcycles in the delivery sector these statistics are shocking! ONE MOTO […]
Latest ‘Eco-heroes’ Book Helps Kids Tackle Plastic Pollution
Our favourite environmentalists are back in their latest adventure ‘The Eco-heroes and The Plastic Planet’. The third book in ‘The Eco-heroes’ series is available in English and Arabic from 21 September 2019 (which also marks World Cleanup Day) and the story highlights how plastic is present in so many aspects of our daily lives without […]
ENGIE Cofely introduces sustainable initiatives to align to the company’s zero-carbon transition ambition
ENGIE Cofely, an international leader in providing zero-carbon energy and innovative integrated facilities management solutions, continues its road to increased sustainability by introducing recycled staff uniforms and business cards, electric/low carbon emission vehicles, and have completely banned single-use plastic from their offices. The company, which recently re-branded from Cofely-Besix Facility Management to ENGIE Cofely, introduced […]
