SGS to Support UAE's Journey to Net Zero 2050: A Seminar on Accreditation and Sustainability

UAE Net Zero 2050: A Pioneering Initiative

The UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative sets a precedent in the MENA region, positioning the Emirates as a trailblazer in sustainable practices. This strategic move aligns with the UAE's broader roadmap for accelerated economic development, focusing on decarbonization and sustainable venture creation.

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) spearheads this initiative, crafting strategies to inculcate sustainable practices in the business sector.

UAE's Climate Action and Role of Standards and Regulations

Presentations delved into the UAE’s climate action strategy and how it aligns with international climate policies. The focus was on the role of the Standards and Regulations Sector (STR) in issuing and evaluating national standards and technical regulations.

SGS's Leading Edge in Net Zero Transition: Unveiling the Future of GHG Verification

SGS showcased its commitment to sustainability through its active participation in the seminar. Dr. Mahboob Ali from SGS Gulf Ltd delivered a compelling presentation on " Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification and Path to Net Zero Emissions", emphasizing SGS's pivotal role in this journey. He also delved into the verification process, highlighting the SGS GHG Verification Solution and its benefits.

The company's participation extended to panel discussions, where valuable insights were shared, highlighting SGS's expertise in this field.

The Seminar offered an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how SGS's global expertise can guide organizations on their path to achieving Net Zero. Utilizing its GHG verification management system, which complies with ISO 14065:2007 standards, SGS adhered to a generic verification procedure in line with ISO 14064-3:2006 requirements.

SGS's Path to Sustainability: Streamlining GHG Compliance and Harmonization

SGS approach involves assisting organizations in identifying risks, errors, and omissions, evaluating their impact on materiality, and offering recommendations for improvements. This ensures compliance with GHG emissions accounting and reporting procedures.

SGS: Guiding Your Path to Achieving Net Zero

Understanding Your Emissions

SGS assists in calculating both direct and indirect GHG emissions, including challenging value chain emissions. Provide robust methodologies and strategies for effective data capture, essential for tackling Scope 3 emissions and driving towards NET Zero.

Analyzing Portfolio Emissions

SGS aids in enhancing data quality for Scope 3 emissions, crucial for manufacturing companies. Through Product Carbon Footprints and Lifecycle Assessments (LCA). This helps in identifying specific product hotspots and enables comparative analysis, assisting in risk and opportunity assessment in decarbonizing supply chains.

Setting Achievable Targets

SGS expertise helps establish a solid baseline and an efficient carbon management system to set realistic and science-aligned reduction targets. Our expert guide in prioritizing feasible decarbonization initiatives for both short and long-term goals.

Implementing and Communicating Progress

SGS supports the implementation of industry-specific decarbonization plans, focusing on demand-side measures like increasing circularity, energy efficiency, renewable energy usage, and reducing water consumption and waste. This ensures that progress is verified and communicated confidently.

Recognition and Conclusion

The event concluded with a ceremony where speakers, including representatives from SGS, were honored with certificates of appreciation. Dr. Maryam Salem Alsallaqi, Director of the National Accreditation Department at MOIAT, presented these acknowledgments, underscoring the importance of each contributor's role in this ambitious national endeavour.

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