Sustainability News & Press Releases in Dubai, UAE

Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time without depleting natural or physical resources 1It is often broken down into three core concepts: economic, environmental, and social 2. Economic sustainability focuses on conserving the natural resources that provide physical inputs for economic production, including both renewable and exhaustible inputs. Environmental sustainability adds greater emphasis on the life support systems, such as the atmosphere or soil, that must be maintained for economic production or human life to even occur. Social sustainability focuses on the human effects of economic systems, and the category includes attempts to eradicate poverty and hunger, as well as to combat inequality 2.

The United Nations created the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1983 to study the connection between ecological health, economic development, and social equity. The commission published a report in 1987 that has become the standard in defining sustainable development. That report describes sustainable development, or the blueprint for attaining sustainability, as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” 2.

Sustainability is an important concept that has gained significant attention in recent years. Many businesses and governments have committed to sustainable goals, such as reducing their environmental footprints and conserving resources 2Some investors are actively embracing sustainability investments, known as “green investments” 2However, skeptics have accused some companies of “greenwashing,” the practice of misleading the public to make a business seem more environmentally friendly than it is 2.

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce survey reveals growing awareness among local business community on the importance of ESG standards

ESG standards: growing awareness, survey by Dubai Chamber

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the results of its 2025 ESG Pulse Survey. The survey evaluates the level of awareness and adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards among the local business community, as well as the extent to which companies are implementing …

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Khalifa University, Green Waste Solutions tackle water scarcity

Khalifa University, Green Waste Solutions tackle water scarcity

DUBAI, 12th June, 2025 (WAM) — Khalifa University and Green Waste Solutions Trading DMCC have made significant strides in addressing water scarcity through innovative and scalable technologies. Khalifa University developed a solar-powered thermal distillation device that produces freshwater from seawater without generating brine. The system uses sunlight to generate and condense steam directly from the …

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IRENA Innovation Week 2025 As It Happens - Day 1

IRENA Innovation Week 2025 As It Happens – Day 1

IRENA Innovation Week 2025 IRENA Innovation Week 2025: Background IRENA Innovation Week brings leaders, experts, industry representatives, academia, youth and policymakers together to explore cutting-edge innovations that can drive the global energy transition and advance sustainable development, enabled by renewable energy and digitalization technologies. The fifth edition of Innovation Week, taking place in Bonn, Germany, builds …

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LEED Platinum Certification Places Emirates Electrical Engineering’s Al Waha Headquarters Among UAE’s Elite Green Buildings

Green Buildings: Emirates E.E’s Al Waha Hqs among UAE’s Elite

LEED Platinum Certification Places Emirates Electrical Engineering’s Al Waha Headquarters Among UAE’s Elite Green Buildings Only 141* buildings in the UAE have achieved Platinum status, the highest level of recognition under the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Emirates Electrical Engineering (EEE), a member of Al Rostamani Group, founded by Abdulla Hassan …

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Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025 opens for entries

Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025 opens for entries

Singapore, 21 April 2025 – The Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA) 2025 is now officially open for entries, introducing a new top-tier Platinum Award in each category for the first time. Now in its 11th edition, ASRA is widely recognised as the region’s most prestigious awards platform for sustainability reporting, corporate transparency, and stakeholder engagement. …

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Latest Waste Management Innovations, Dubai, explored

Latest Waste Management Innovations, Dubai, explored

Dubai, UAE – 21 May 2025: His Excellency Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, paid an official visit to Tadweer, one of Dubai’s leading waste management facilities. The visit underscores Dubai’s ongoing commitment to advancing the circular economy, achieving environmental sustainability goals, and minimizing landfill dependency. His Excellency was accompanied by a …

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du Sustainability Report 2024 unveiled

du Sustainability Report 2024 unveiled

du unveils Sustainability Report 2024, building a sustainable future through digital innovation du champions the UAE’s sustainability goals in 2024, setting a benchmark for responsible growth in the telecommunications industry. Dubai, UAE, May 15, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced the release of its Sustainability Report for 2024, marking significant …

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Coastal Marine Protection: Skytech Expands WavePlus Product

Coastal Marine Protection: Skytech Expands WavePlus Product

Dubai, UAE – 14th May 2025 – Skytech Engineering, a leading provider of coastal and environmental protection solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its flagship brand, WavePlus, with an enhanced range of products designed to meet the growing global demand for sustainable marine protection. The WavePlus range now includes high-performance Geo Bags, Geo …

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Mazra Care Global Vision for Sustainable Development unveiled

Mazra Care Global Vision for Sustainable Development unveiled

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 3, 2025 — Faisel Punnakkadan, visionary entrepreneur and founder of Mazra Care, has officially announced the company’s ambitious 2025–2030 Global Sustainable Development Strategy, focusing on education, AI-driven agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism. Mazra Care’s mission is clear: to empower families, uplift communities, and tackle global challenges through innovative, …

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Net zero strategy unveiled by Ajman Bank

Net zero strategy unveiled by Ajman Bank

Ajman Bank unveils ambitious net zero strategy and AED 4 billion sustainable finance commitment Initiatives reinforce bank’s status as a leader in Shari’ah-compliant sustainable investment Ajman, UAE, May 2, 2025: Ajman Bank has today announced a landmark environmental sustainability strategy, setting bold targets to achieve Net Zero emissions across its operations while mobilizing significant capital …

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