UAE Business: Farnek unveils roadmap for net zero emissions by 2050 – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Farnek unveils roadmap for net zero emissions by 2050 – Gulf Digital News

UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has unveiled its roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, supporting the UAE’s strategic initiative, announced in October last year.



“In terms of corporate business strategy, Net Zero is the future. If the UAE is to achieve its Net Zero ambitions, the private sector must support the government and with COP 28 being held in Abu Dhabi, it is vital that organisations start to plan their environmental strategy now,” commented Markus Oberlin, CEO, Farnek.



“Not only that, but sustainability also affords operational savings, competitive advantage and strengthens relationships with stakeholders. We see climate action as a business-critical issue that needs to be addressed within our own operations and across our value chain first, setting a good example,” he added.  



Using 2021 as a baseline, Farnek consultants have already identified the scope and boundaries, to accurately measure its carbon footprint. Apart from building performance, such as energy and water consumption, Farnek is also taking into account, employee travel, logistics, purchased good and services, waste disposal, as well as focusing on recycling, renewables and other lower carbon alternatives.



Farnek’s carbon emissions will be calculated using