The Sustainable City – Yiti demystifies strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2040

The Sustainable City – Yiti demystifies strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2040

MUSCAT: The Sustainable City – Yiti has shed light on its sustainable strategies, set to make it the region’s first net zero emissions community by 2040.

Located just outside of Muscat, the ambitious project spans one million square meters and has an aspiration to become the largest operational sustainable community in the world. It will reduce the per capita emissions footprint of its residents by 78% compared to conventional housing. This includes relying on 100% renewable energy, 100% water recycling, 100% waste diversion from landfill, and up to 80% self-sufficiency in food calorific requirements. Slated for completion in 2026, the infrastructure of The Sustainable City – Yiti has reached 75% completion.

The Sustainable City - Yiti follows a resilient and replicable working model that provides a map for a low-emissions future powered by intelligent technology and integrates three pillars of sustainability: social, environmental and economic. The world-class mixed-use development promises a high standard of living throughout the 300 villas/townhouses and 1225 plaza apartments, integrating best practices in design, construction, technology, and maintenance.

To meet sustainability targets, the development seeks to cut down on emissions across the six pillars of environmental sustainability: food, energy, water, products, mobility, and waste. This multipronged approach is breaking