Farnek joins forces with ClimatePartner to combat climate change in Middle East – MEP MiddleEast

  • Date: 30-Jun-2021
  • Source: MEP Middle East
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:Middle East
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Farnek joins forces with ClimatePartner to combat climate change in Middle East – MEP MiddleEast

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has joined forces with Munich-based ClimatePartner, international solutions provider for corporate climate action.

The agreement allows Farnek to provide consultancy and advisory on the full range of ClimatePartner's life cycle carbon management services to help Middle East businesses, reduce the negative impact their companies have on the environment and to secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

The chief executive officer of Farnek, Markus Oberlin, said: “Carbon offset projects help counteract the release of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, whilst simultaneously improving the livelihood of people around the world. By supporting carbon offset projects, companies can offset emissions that are currently unavoidable and therefore reduce their overall environmental impact.

“Carbon offsetting is crucial if we are to achieve the goals set by the Paris Agreement on climate change, as well as the UAE's target to reduce carbon emissions by up to 25% by 2030.”

Using the ClimatePartner climate action methodology, Farnek's consultants will be designing tailor-made solutions for Middle East businesses. It starts by defining corporate and product carbon footprints followed by the implementation of a climate action strategy and a carbon offsetting plan. The final act is to communicate that to corporate