Du sets its 2030 net-zero ambition to amplify positive environmental impact in value chain

Du sets its 2030 net-zero ambition to amplify positive environmental impact in value chain

- 200 sites now run on hybrid generators (up 50% since 2021)

- du’s retail store bags are now 100% paper and 100% biodegradable

- 78 sites run completely on solar panels (up 30% since 2021)

- du introduced a new concept by installing solar panels on mobile towers to feed excess energy back into the power grid, reducing CO2 emissions.

Dubai, UAE: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), has committed to achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions within its operations in the UAE by 2030 and Scope 3 by 2050. The company will be focusing on key initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, including improving energy efficiency and sourcing renewable energy. The du climate action programme will establish a clear net zero carbon emissions road map for the company to advance its sustainability initiatives that have a positive human impact on future plans and operations.

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO at du said: “The UAE has been at the forefront of the global fight against climate change, taking proactive action to reduce the carbon impact of hydrocarbon emissions, leading the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. It is crucial for the private sector to take responsibility in environmental stewardship and play