Media ININ Economy We Trust
MEDIA IN, Dubai, June 5, 2018 (WAM)
Dubai Ports World Group (Jebel Ali Free Zone) has launched the Green Warehouses initiative, the first of its kind in the UAE, to help companies reduce their carbon footprint.
The initiative builds on DP World’s long-term sustainable growth in line with Goal 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to build advanced infrastructure, stimulate sustainable global industries and encourage innovation.
DP World continues to implement an ambitious program to make Jafza warehouses more energy-efficient and refrigerated storage facilities run on solar power.
The program supports the vision of the UAE 2021 to create a sustainable environment for future generations. It also includes the construction of the largest surface-to-surface solar project in the Middle East through the installation of 88,000 solar panels at DP World. The energy produced by solar panels is estimated to be sufficient to supply 3 thousand clean-powered homes annually.
“This step reinforces our role in reducing climate change by expanding the use of technology and innovation to implement the Dubai Clean Energy 2050 strategy to diversify energy sources in the emirate and reduce demand for energy,” said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World. Energy by 30 per cent by 2030 and building an economic model based on environmental sustainability and clean energy. “
