DEWA Leads in UAE Sustainability Perceptions and Brand Value Growth

Date: June 4, 2024

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been recognized as a leader in sustainability perceptions and brand value growth in the UAE. The report emphasized DEWA’s exceptional commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. DEWA’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized globally, and the authority continues to lead the way in sustainability perceptions and brand value growth in the UAE.

DEWA’s comprehensive initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability across all its operations include the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world, with a planned production capacity of over 5,000MW by 2030. DEWA’s vast portfolio of innovative projects, such as the Green Hydrogen Project, the EV Green Charger initiative, and the Smart Grid, reflect its commitment to utilising advanced technologies to improve energy and water efficiency and drive the energy transition in the UAE.

DEWA’s commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy. The authority has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050. DEWA’s initiatives to promote sustainable development include the Dubai Clean Energy Project, which aims to generate 75% of Dubai’s electricity from clean energy sources by 2050.

DEWA’s commitment to social responsibility is reflected in its efforts to promote community development and support local communities. The authority has launched several initiatives to support low-income families and individuals, including the “Bill of Rights” initiative, which aims to provide affordable electricity and water services to low-income families.

DEWA’s commitment to governance is reflected in its efforts to promote transparency and accountability. The authority has implemented several initiatives to promote transparency and accountability, including the “Governance Framework” initiative, which aims to ensure that DEWA’s operations are transparent, accountable, and in line with international best practices.

DEWA’s exceptional commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles has secured its position as the leading entity in the UAE for environmental sustainability perceptions. DEWA’s comprehensive initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability across all its operations reflect its commitment to utilising advanced technologies to improve energy and water efficiency and drive the energy transition in the UAE.

References:

1. DEWA. (2023). Sustainability Report 2023.
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3. World Future Energy Summit. (2023). DEWA Showcases Sustainability Initiatives at WFES 2023.