Apparel Group joins UAE’s race for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Apparel Group joins UAE’s race for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

- Apparel Group was among the first companies to sign the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) pledge during COP 27

- Apparel Group is prioritizing environmental initiatives as they prepare for COP 28 which will be hosted in Dubai, UAE.

Apparel Group, a leading global fashion, and lifestyle retail conglomerate made a significant stride by joining a select group of major UAE organizations in signing the ‘UAE Climate Responsible Companies Pledge. This pledge aims to increase the engagement of the private sector in the country’s decarbonization drive, aligned with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

Apparel Group was among the first companies to sign the UACA pledge. The World Wild Fund (WWF) launched a Global Alliances for Climate Action (ACA) in 2017; this is a global network of alliances driven by a strong coalition of like-minded civil society that are driving climate action. UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) is the first alliance in the MENA region and will be fully endorsed by Gonzalo Munoz & Manuel Pulgar Vidal. UACA pledge was announced by Emirates Nature WWF earlier this year during COP 27, a supporting implementation project of MOCCAE’s Climate-Responsible Pledge.

UAE Climate Responsible companies pledge is a National commitment for