Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Majid Al Futtaim signed a memorandum of understanding at the World Government Summit (WGS) to announce a partnership to address climate change.
The agreement was inked by Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Alain Bejjani, chief executive officer of Majid Al Futtaim.
Al Zeyoudi said in a statement on Thursday that solving “the challenges of climate change by optimising the implementation of laid plans and strategies requires action across nations and industries. We are pleased to join with Majid Al Futtaim in this agreement, which will provide positive examples and leadership that others can follow. Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to taking landmark steps in helping to create a more sustainable future for our region has been very clear to us through our previous partnerships with them”.
“Last year, Majid Al Futtaim unveiled its strategy to become net positive in water consumption and carbon emissions by 2040, with the cooperation of the ministry. As part of the net positive strategy, Majid Al Futtaim has been measuring its current carbon and water impact, and has been implementing measures to reduce it through projects focused on decreasing carbon emissions and water consumption.”
Bejjani said: “We are honoured to renew our long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, with the aim to achieve sustainability goals and preserve the environment in line with the overall vision of the UAE.”
Bejjani added that public-private partnerships have become essential, more than ever, to address climate change and ensure a more prosperous future for all nations.
