DEWA keen to support efforts in environmental sustainability

DEWA keen to support efforts in environmental sustainability

DUBAI: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has emphasised that DEWA plays a pioneering role in supporting national and international efforts in environmental sustainability to ensure a greener world for generations to come.

In his remarks on the occasion of World Environment Day 2022, Al Tayer said, "Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plays a pioneering role in supporting national and international efforts in environmental sustainability to ensure a greener world for generations to come. This is in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership to make Dubai a sustainable city according to the highest international standards. DEWA plays a pivotal role in Dubai’s strategies to reduce carbon emissions. Net carbon emissions in Dubai dropped by 22 percent in 2019 and 33 percent in 2020, exceeding the target of Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021 by more than double. The strategy aimed to reduce carbon emissions by 16 percent in 2021."

He also indicated that the Demand Side Management Strategy 2030 has also achieved significant results. Dubai has reduced consumption by 23 percent for electricity and 21 percent for water since 2010. We are committed to achieving the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 launched