Positive Zero Co-Founder and Managing Director, David Auriau said: “This is a huge milestone for Dubai and the UAE’s net zero ambitions. Energy efficiency is the first and most significant step in the journey towards sustainability. This updated strategy demonstrates Dubai’s visionary leadership and continued commitment in the areas of efficiency and sustainability, further reinforcing the importance of reducing demand side consumption to achieve the agreed emission targets set by both the public and private sectors.

The strategy will have a significant bearing through different programmes that connect public policy with real, tangible action. Virtually every business in every sector will be affected by this strategy – from optimizing air conditioning units and lighting, to constructing and retrofitting entire properties. By 2050, the way that Dubai businesses and communities use and consume utilities will be totally transformed.

Today, we have the technology, the know-how and the ability to drive this expected reduction of consumption in almost any type of facility.

To achieve the goals of the strategy, businesses may find ‘efficiency-as-a-service’ to be the fastest and simplest model. It is a simple subscription model where businesses can improve efficiency, cut operating costs and reduce carbon emissions without any upfront investment. This approach will play an increasingly important role for private and public sector organisations in the UAE.”