In a bid to help environmental conservation efforts, Ducab Group, one of the largest end-to-end energy solutions providers and manufacturing firms in the UAE, has announced its ‘Ducab Plants for Progress’ initiative, in partnership with the Emirates Environmental Group.
The initiative supports the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme, introduced by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as part of the ‘Year of Sustainability’. The initiative aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices and advance the agricultural sector, and expand green spaces across the UAE.
The initiative, launched as part of the ‘Ducab Ducare’, underscores Ducab Group’s leadership in environmental preservation and its commitment to supporting the UAE Energy Strategy by 2050 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative – both aimed at reducing carbon emissions by promoting biodiversity and preserving ecosystem stability.
“The Year of Sustainability is a transformative chapter for the UAE, and Ducab is proud to actively support the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme”, said Mohammed Almutawa, Group CEO of Ducab.
“Our collaboration with EEG and the planting of 1,000 trees symbolise more than an environmental effort; they represent our commitment to shaping a greener, more resilient landscape for the UAE.”
Ducab will plant 1,000 native Ghaf, Samar and Sidra trees across its facilities – these trees are projected to absorb approximately 22 tonnes of carbon annually.
“Environmental preservation and the promotion of sustainability are collective responsibilities that demand cooperation and active participation from all sectors of society and institutions”, said Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG).
“Through the ‘Ducab Plants for Progress’ initiative, which involves planting 1,000 trees, we are fostering sustainable practices across various segments of society, contributing to advancing a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
Ducab has taken a leadership position in renewable energy – at its Jebel Ali facility, a solar power system generates 3.5GWh annually, meeting approximately 50 per cent of the site’s energy needs and offsetting approximately 660 metric tons of carbon annually.