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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.
Arabian Business
05-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
EWEC and Burjeel partner to accelerate Carbon Neutrality in healthcare
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has entered a partnership to provide clean energy to 22 of Burjeel Holding's healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This will be verified through the provision of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs), issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE). CECs are the only recognised instruments in Abu Dhabi to trace electricity from renewable and clean generation sources, allowing companies to verify the clean energy consumed, and lower their Scope 2 emissions. The agreement marks a key milestone in Burjeel Holdings' carbon neutrality journey and underscores both organisations' commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. EWEC is driving the adoption of the DoE's CEC scheme, helping a range of organisations accelerate the decarbonisation of their operations. Issued in one-megawatt-hour units, CECs are tradable digital certificates that comply with the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (IREC Standard) and prove ownership of the environmental and economic benefits derived from clean energy consumption. Francois Brice, Executive Director of Commercial & Fuel Management at EWEC, commented: 'We are pleased to support Burjeel Holdings in advancing its sustainability goals by using CECs issued by the DoE. By reducing the Scope 2 emissions of its medical facilities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Burjeel Holdings is taking a significant step towards incorporating clean energy into its businesses. 'This agreement reflects the growing commitment of key industries to reduce their carbon footprint and aligns with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC remains dedicated to enabling organisations across various sectors to access verified clean energy solutions.' Burjeel's green vision As part of its Healthy Environment pillar, Burjeel Holdings has made bold commitments to reducing its environmental impact. The group's Carbon Neutrality Roadmap outlines key strategies, including integrating clean energy into its healthcare facilities operations, reducing Scope 2 emissions through renewable energy procurement, investing in energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and carbon offset programs, and a commitment to achieving full carbon neutrality across all operations by 2040. Burjeel Holdings' sustainability leadership has been recognised with an 'AAA' Provisional MSCI ESG Rating, placing it among the top 6 per cent of global healthcare leaders in ESG performance. Omran Alkhoori, President – Business Development, and Member of the Board of Directors, Burjeel Holdings, added: 'At Burjeel Holdings, sustainability is at the core of our mission to deliver world-class healthcare. This partnership with EWEC is a pivotal step in our journey toward carbon neutrality. 'By integrating clean energy into our operations, we are reinforcing our commitment to environmentally responsible healthcare while contributing to the UAE's broader sustainability goals. Together with EWEC, we are proud to take this significant step toward building a greener tomorrow.'
Trade Arabia
04-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Ewec in deal to power Burjeel's 22 healthcare facilities
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has entered into a strategic partnership with Burjeel Holdings, a super-specialty healthcare provider in the region, to power 22 of its healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi with clean energy, verified through the provision of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs). A leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services for water and electricity across the UAE, Ewec said the agreement marks a key milestone in Burjeel's carbon neutrality roadmap. The CECs, issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), are the only recognised instruments in Abu Dhabi to trace electricity from renewable and clean generation sources, allowing companies to verify the clean energy consumed, and lower their Scope 2 emissions. Francois Brice, Executive Director of Commercial & Fuel Management at Ewec, said: "We are pleased to support Burjeel n advancing its sustainability goals by using CECs issued by the DoE. By reducing the Scope 2 emissions of its medical facilities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Burjeel is taking a significant step towards incorporating clean energy into its businesses." "This agreement reflects the growing commitment of key industries to reduce their carbon footprint and aligns with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative," stated Brice. "Ewec remains dedicated to enabling organisations across various sectors to access verified clean energy solutions, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leader in sustainable energy adoption," he added. Omran Alkhoori, President - Business Development, Burjeel Holdings, said: "Sustainability is at the core of our mission to deliver world-class healthcare. This partnership with Ewec is a pivotal step in our journey toward carbon neutrality." "By integrating clean energy into our operations, we are reinforcing our commitment to environmentally responsible healthcare while contributing to the UAE's broader sustainability goals. Together with Ewec, we are proud to take this significant step toward building a healthier, greener tomorrow," he added.
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC, Burjeel Holdings to power 22 healthcare facilities with clean energy
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Burjeel Holdings have entered into a strategic partnership to power 22 of Burjeel's healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi with clean energy, verified through the provision of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs). CECs, issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), are the only recognised instruments in Abu Dhabi to trace electricity from renewable and clean generation sources, allowing companies to verify the clean energy consumed and lower their Scope 2 emissions. The agreement marks a key milestone in Burjeel Holdings' carbon neutrality journey and underscores both organisations' commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. Francois Brice, Executive Director of Commercial and Fuel Management at EWEC, said, "By reducing the Scope 2 emissions of its medical facilities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Burjeel Holdings is taking a significant step towards incorporating clean energy into its businesses. This agreement reflects the growing commitment of key industries to reduce their carbon footprint and aligns with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC remains dedicated to enabling organisations across various sectors to access verified clean energy solutions, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leader in sustainable energy adoption." Omran Alkhoori, President of Business Development and Member of the Board of Directors at Burjeel Holdings, said, "At Burjeel Holdings, sustainability is at the core of our mission to deliver world-class healthcare. This partnership with EWEC is a pivotal step in our journey toward carbon neutrality. By integrating clean energy into our operations, we are reinforcing our commitment to environmentally responsible healthcare while contributing to the UAE's broader sustainability goals." EWEC is driving the adoption of the DoE's CEC scheme, helping a range of organisations accelerate the decarbonisation of their operations. Issued in one-megawatt-hour units, CECs are tradable digital certificates that comply with the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) and prove ownership of the environmental and economic benefits derived from clean energy consumption.
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EWEC and Burjeel Holdings build pivotal partnership to accelerate carbon neutrality in healthcare
Agreement marks a major step in Burjeel Holdings' Carbon Neutrality Roadmap Abu Dhabi, UAE – EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services for water and electricity across the UAE, and Burjeel Holdings PLC ('Burjeel' or 'the Group'), a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (SYMBOL: BURJEEL; ISIN: AEE01119B224), have entered into a strategic partnership to power 22 of Burjeel's healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi with clean energy, verified through the provision of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs). CECs, issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), are the only recognised instruments in Abu Dhabi to trace electricity from renewable and clean generation sources, allowing companies to verify the clean energy consumed, and lower their Scope 2 emissions. The pivotal agreement marks a key milestone in Burjeel Holdings' carbon neutrality journey and underscores both organisations' commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. Francois Brice, Executive Director of Commercial & Fuel Management at EWEC, said: "We are pleased to support Burjeel Holdings in advancing its sustainability goals by using CECs issued by the DoE. By reducing the Scope 2 emissions of its medical facilities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Burjeel Holdings is taking a significant step towards incorporating clean energy into its businesses. This agreement reflects the growing commitment of key industries to reduce their carbon footprint and aligns with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC remains dedicated to enabling organisations across various sectors to access verified clean energy solutions, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leader in sustainable energy adoption.' Omran Alkhoori, President - Business Development, and Member of the Board of Directors, Burjeel Holdings, said: 'At Burjeel Holdings, sustainability is at the core of our mission to deliver world-class healthcare. This partnership with EWEC is a pivotal step in our journey toward carbon neutrality. By integrating clean energy into our operations, we are reinforcing our commitment to environmentally responsible healthcare while contributing to the UAE's broader sustainability goals. Together with EWEC, we are proud to take this significant step toward building a healthier, greener tomorrow.' EWEC is driving the adoption of the DoE's CEC scheme, helping a range of organisations accelerate the decarbonisation of their operations. Issued in one-megawatt-hour units, CECs are tradable digital certificates that comply with the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) and prove ownership of the environmental and economic benefits derived from clean energy consumption. As part of its Healthy Environment pillar, Burjeel Holdings has made bold commitments to reducing its environmental impact. The Group's Carbon Neutrality Roadmap outlines key strategies, including integrating clean energy into its healthcare facilities operations, reducing Scope 2 emissions through renewable energy procurement, investing in energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and carbon offset programs, and a commitment to achieving full carbon neutrality across all operations by 2040. Burjeel Holdings' sustainability leadership has been recognized with an "AAA" Provisional MSCI ESG Rating, placing it among the top 6% of global healthcare leaders in ESG performance. 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 EWEC media enquiries, please contact: communications@ About Burjeel Holdings Founded in 2007, Burjeel Holdings is a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the UAE and Oman, with a growing presence in Saudi Arabia. Operating an integrated healthcare ecosystem across 100 assets, the Group ensures accessible, high-quality, and sustainable medical services. Burjeel Holdings' brands include Burjeel, Medeor, LLH, Lifecare, PhysioTherabia, and Tajmeel. For more information, visit Contacts
