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Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Al-Futtaim IKEA concludes Earth Weeks campaign with bold sustainability commitments
Al-Futtaim IKEA's six-week "Earth Weeks" campaign highlighted sustainable habits at home, including energy saving, recycling, and reducing food waste. The company announced the recent LEED Gold certification of three of its stores, along with a strategic partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company. United Arab Emirates: Al-Futtaim IKEA, the Swedish home furnishing retailer with a three-decade presence in the UAE, announced its new sustainability initiatives and targets for 2025 during an event at its Yas Mall store in Abu Dhabi, where it also celebrated the success of its recent "Earth Weeks" campaign. The event, attended by Francois Brice, Fuel & Commercial Executive Director at EWEC, and members of the Department of Community Development, Department of Energy and EWEC. The event featured presentations by Pooja Dhingra, Regional Sustainability Manager of Al-Futtaim IKEA, and Ouateil Sgheir, Market Manager of Abu Dhabi, who discussed both the brand's global ambitions and local impact. From Awareness to Action: Earth Weeks Campaign The event also spotlighted Al-Futtaim IKEA's successful initiatives and campaigns during "Earth Weeks"—the brand's six-week, sustainability-focused period from mid-March to the end of April. Engaging customers and colleagues in climate-conscious practices under the theme of 'Start at Home,' the campaign promoted practical, everyday actions, like energy saving, reducing food waste, recycling, and reusing, as the building blocks of sustainable living. Reflecting the positive impact of these efforts, sales of sustainable products doubled during this period—demonstrating that sustainability is not only achievable but also accessible and affordable. One of the campaign's most creative activations, the 'Switch-Off Trade Off', reimagined Earth Hour by having Al-Futtaim IKEA employees turn off lights in the offices and showrooms on behalf of community members who were tied up with essential tasks. Another highlight, 'Wait for the Drop,' introduced a unique online playlist with tracks mimicking the sound of running water, promoting mindful water use in bathrooms. Additional moments included celebrating Mother's Day by honouring mothers as the original sustainability heroes, recognising their everyday efforts in nurturing both family and the planet. Clean Energy Milestones Al-Futtaim IKEA also announced three stores, located in Fujairah, Al Ain, and Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi, have achieved LEED Gold certification. This recognition highlights the implementation of eco-friendly practices across the locations, including 10% lower energy consumption, 55% water savings, improved indoor air quality, and significant progress in waste reduction and recycling. On May 2, 2025, Al-Futtaim IKEA reiterated its long-term sustainability commitment by announcing a strategic partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company. Through the agreement, EWEC will provide IKEA UAE with Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) to cover 100 per cent of the electricity consumed across its four stores in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), CECs are the only accredited instruments in Abu Dhabi that certify electricity consumption is sourced from renewable and clean energy generation. This milestone marks a significant step forward in IKEA UAE's efforts to reduce scope 2 emissions and operate in a more environmentally responsible manner. Vinod Jayan, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim IKEA UAE, Egypt, Oman and Qatar, commented: 'At Al-Futtaim IKEA, sustainability is central to how we operate, innovate, and serve our communities. We believe that sustainable living should be simple, affordable, and accessible to all. Our Earth Weeks campaign reflects our responsibility to lead by example in the region, protect the planet's most vital resources, and empower the many people to be part of this journey. Change starts at home—but its impact extends far beyond.' He continued: 'This commitment to long-term change is demonstrated by the actions we're taking across our operations to reduce environmental impact. Over the past year, our fleet of electric trucks has helped us avoid 29 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to the emissions of seven passenger cars driven for a year. We're also making significant progress in food waste reduction. By using anaerobic digesters in two of our stores, we divert 160 tonnes of food waste from landfills each year, saving CO₂ emissions equivalent to the energy required to power 98 homes for an entire year. As a business proudly rooted in the UAE's success, we're fully aligned with the country's Environment Vision 2030.' Empowering Future Sustainability Leaders On Earth Day, Al-Futtaim IKEA welcomed members of Masdar's Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) community for the first in a series of collaborative sessions focused on practical sustainability. Hosted in partnership with the Al-Futtaim Youth Council and Sustainability Team, the first session at IKEA Yas Island, Abu Dhabi explored circular economy and sustainable living, featuring an interactive store tour, a waste-sorting workshop, and a blind tasting experience. These sessions form part of a broader knowledge exchange initiative between Al-Futtaim IKEA and Y4S, designed to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders through real-world insights and collaborative dialogue. Strengthening Biodiversity and Water Commitments Al-Futtaim IKEA's sustainability targets are aligned with Inter IKEA's global ambitions, focusing on reducing environmental impact across the value chain, strengthening ecosystems, and driving positive societal change in collaboration with customers, partners, and policymakers. Inter IKEA is also advancing its sustainability agenda with a strong focus on water stewardship, working to reduce freshwater use, improving water quality, and ensuring access to clean water in high-risk areas across its value chain, efforts that will enhance water resilience for both ecosystems and communities. Looking Ahead Building on the Earth Weeks campaign, Al-Futtaim IKEA is entering a new chapter of sustainability, rooted in action, accountability, and collaboration. The company remains committed to creating a positive impact not only within its stores and supply chain, but also across the wider community, making sustainable living a reality for the many. About IKEA UAE IKEA UAE, a member of Al-Futtaim group of companies, offers an extensive range of home furnishing products & accessories of good design, value and functionality. In the UAE for 30 years, the IKEA stores in Dubai Festival City, Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali, Yas Island and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi closely follow the popular self-serve and self-assembly concept which was conceived in Sweden over half a century ago. IKEA serves a wide choice of refreshments at the IKEA Restaurant and Café. The Customer Ordering and Collection Point in Al Ain offers residents easy access to well-designed products at a great price. Customers can also join the IKEA FAMILY loyalty programme to avail of great offers and extended services on every visit to the store. Toll free number for the world-famous brand is 800 4532 (800 IKEA). About Al-Futtaim Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organisation to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day.
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC strengthens Abu Dhabi's clean energy future with Q1 2025 clean energy certificates auction
Abu Dhabi, UAE — EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services for water and electricity across the UAE, today announced that it has opened registration for its Q1 2025 Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction. The auction is scheduled to close on 14 March 2025. This initiative aligns with the UAE's Year of Community 2025 goals, which strive to unlock the potential of individuals, families, and organisations to ensure a sustainable future for all. The CECs auction empowers individuals, businesses, and organisations to take measurable action to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to Abu Dhabi's collective environmental well-being. EWEC, as the scheme's Single Registrant and Auction Operator, is one of the key parties enabling the implementation of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) CEC scheme, which conforms to the internationally recognised standard developed by the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard). Francois Brice, Executive Director of Commercial and Fuel Management, said: "The increasing demand for Clean Energy Certificates reflects the growing interest across Abu Dhabi in sustainability and emissions reduction. As a key enabler of the UAE's clean energy transition, EWEC is facilitating access to renewable and clean energy while actively driving real-world decarbonisation outcomes. In this Year of Community, we encourage businesses, individuals, and organisations to take part in shaping a more sustainable future for all—one that benefits not just our economy but also the well-being of our communities and future generations. Through initiatives like our CEC auctions, we are enabling collective action towards achieving the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative." In 2024, EWEC made significant strides in expanding the adoption of clean energy across Abu Dhabi. The introduction of wind-generated CECs marked a major milestone, while landmark agreements with key organisations—spanning healthcare, utilities, and the events industry—demonstrated how diverse sectors are embracing sustainable energy solutions to meet their decarbonisation goals, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's leadership in clean energy adoption and emissions reduction across multiple industries. Issued by the DoE in units of 1 megawatt-hour (MWh), CECs are the only accredited instrument that proves the ownership of the environmental and economic benefits of consuming clean energy, certifying that the electricity consumed by the redeeming Abu Dhabi-based entity originates from a renewable or clean energy source. Businesses, individuals, and organisations in Abu Dhabi looking to accelerate their sustainability journey can now register for EWEC's Q1 2025 Clean Energy Certificates auction. This is an opportunity to take measurable action toward emissions reduction and demonstrate leadership in the transition to a clean energy future. To participate, please visit or contact EWEC's Clean Energy Certificates team at CleanEnergyCertificates@ About Emirates Water and Electricity Company EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) is the sole procurer and supplier of water and electricity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. EWEC drives the planning, forecasting, purchasing, and system despatch services of water and electricity. EWEC fulfils these vital responsibilities through the short-term and long-term balancing of bulk supply and demand for distribution companies and authorities in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. EWEC is supporting the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of the UAE by enabling the reduction of cost whilst also providing the increased security of supply that comes from a cleaner, larger, and more integrated system. EWEC is mandated to implement strategic initiatives that will achieve the 60 per cent clean energy target outlined in the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enabling the achievement of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy by 2050, and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC is accelerating Abu Dhabi and the UAE's energy transition by diversifying the country's energy mix through developing and deploying renewable and clean energy as well as low-carbon intensive water desalination capacities. EWEC is part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy. For more information, please visit For Media Enquiries, please contact: communications@
Arabian Business
14-02-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi's EWEC seeks bids for 140MW Al Sila Wind project to boost UAE renewable energy capacity
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), announced issuing 'Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to qualified companies for the development of the Al Sila Wind Independent Power Project (IPP). The bid for the project, in close proximity to the existing utility-scale wind farm in Al Sila, will involve the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and ownership of the wind farm and associated infrastructure. The RFP is being issued to 16 companies and consortiums who qualified for the RFP stage after submitting 'Statements of Qualification', following the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage in October 2024. The RFP provides detailed requirements and proposed technical parameters for the project to support companies and consortiums in developing their submissions. The successful developer or developer consortium will own up to 40 per cent of the entity, while the remaining equity will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi Government. The developer will enter into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EWEC, the single buyer of power and water capacity and output in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The PPA will be structured as an energy purchase agreement whereby EWEC will pay only for the net electrical energy supplied by the plant. The deadline for submitting responses to the RFP is by Q2 2025. Once fully operational, Al Sila Wind will generate up to 140 megawatts (MW) AC of renewable energy, providing enough generation capacity to power 36,000 homes, and displace 190,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. The project builds on Abu Dhabi's existing wind farms located at Sila, Sir Bani Yas Island and Delma Island, and will increase Abu Dhabi's wind generation capacity to approximately 240MW.
Zawya
13-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC issues request for proposals for the development of 140MW Al Sila Wind Power Project
Together with existing wind assets, this new project will double Abu Dhabi's wind generation capacity to approximately 240MW once operational Abu Dhabi, UAE: EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified companies for the development of the Al Sila Wind Independent Power Project (IPP), in close proximity to the existing utility-scale wind farm in Al Sila. Once fully operational, Al Sila Wind will generate up to 140 megawatts (MW) AC of renewable energy, providing enough generation capacity to power 36,000 homes, and displace 190,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. The project builds on Abu Dhabi's existing wind farms located at Sila, Sir Bani Yas Island and Delma Island, and will increase Abu Dhabi's wind generation capacity to approximately 240MW. Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Chief Asset Development & Management Officer of EWEC, said: 'The Al Sila Wind project represents a bold step forward in diversifying the UAE's energy mix and further establishing Abu Dhabi as a regional hub for innovation in utility-scale renewable energy. This strategic development aligns with EWEC's mission to accelerate the energy transition while advancing the UAE's sustainable future, and we are forecasting a further increase in our wind capacity to 2.6 gigawatts by 2035, setting a global benchmark in renewable energy leadership. We eagerly anticipate the competitive proposals from qualified bidders to drive this transformative initiative forward.' The RFP is being issued to 16 companies and consortiums who qualified for the RFP stage after submitting Statements of Qualification, following the Expression of Interest (EOI) stage in October 2024. The RFP provides detailed requirements and proposed technical parameters for the project to support companies and consortiums in developing their submissions. Al Sila Wind project will involve the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance and ownership of the wind farm and associated infrastructure. The successful developer or developer consortium will own up to 40 per cent of the entity, while the remaining equity will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi Government. The developer will enter into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EWEC, the single buyer of power and water capacity and output in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The PPA will be structured as an energy purchase agreement whereby EWEC will pay only for the net electrical energy supplied by the plant. Responses to the RFP are due by Q2 2025. About Emirates Water and Electricity Company EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) is the sole procurer and supplier of water and electricity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. EWEC drives the planning, forecasting, purchasing, and system despatch services of water and electricity. EWEC fulfils these vital responsibilities through the short-term and long-term balancing of bulk supply and demand for distribution companies and authorities in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. EWEC is supporting the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of the UAE by enabling the reduction of cost whilst also providing the increased security of supply that comes from a cleaner, larger, and more integrated system. EWEC is mandated to implement strategic initiatives that will achieve the 60 per cent clean energy target outlined in the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enabling the achievement of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy by 2050, and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC is accelerating Abu Dhabi and the UAE's energy transition by diversifying the country's energy mix through developing and deploying renewable and clean energy as well as low-carbon intensive water desalination capacities. EWEC is part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy. For more information, please visit For media enquiries, please contact: communications@
