Quote by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA on World Environment Day 2023

"World Environment Day, held this year under the theme 'Beat Plastic Pollution', is an important occasion to remind us that we all share one planet, and are responsible for solving environmental challenges, preserving our wealth and resources, and enhancing biological diversity. The UAE realised early on the importance of protecting ecosystems and was one of the first countries in the region to give great importance to protecting the environment and addressing the consequences of climate change. This is achieved by adopting green policies and launching pioneering initiatives in this vital sector. At DEWA, we strive for the UAE to be foremost globally to achieve Net-Zero, in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to adopt future plans that combine protecting the environment and climate system, as well as achieving the highest results in economic sustainability and societal well-being. This supports the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, which is a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of Dubai's total power production capacity from clean energy sources by 2050," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

"In the Year of Sustainability in the UAE, and with the ongoing preparations to host COP28 by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at Dubai Expo City, we are intensifying our efforts to promote the UAE's pioneering efforts in sustainability, environmental work and climate action. In this context, 800 megawatts (MW) out of 900 MW of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park have been commissioned ahead of schedule. The current production capacity of the solar park, which is the largest single-site solar park in the world, is 2,327MW, using solar photovoltaic panels and concentrated solar power. Its production capacity will reach 5,000MW by 2030. DEWA is also implementing pioneering projects, including the Green Hydrogen project, the hydroelectric power plant in Hatta using clean energy; in addition to projects to increase energy efficiency. As part of its social responsibility, DEWA launches awareness initiatives and programmes that engage all members of society in achieving sustainable development and reducing negative effects resulting from practices that are harmful to the environment. DEWA has received many local and international awards in recognition of its tireless efforts to preserve the environment and natural resources. DEWA fully complies with all international, regional, and local standards and specifications, protecting biodiversity and using the latest methods of integrated environmental management, circular economy, recycling, and others," added Al Tayer.