Department of Energy and Aldar partner to advance energy and water efficiency and promote sustainability practices

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, in line with its commitment to advancing the energy sector and embedding sustainable practices across society and industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aldar. The MoU seeks to strengthen collaborative efforts in energy and water efficiency, sustainability, and the preservation of resources for the benefit of future generations. This partnership will further support joint efforts aimed at empowering and promoting sustainability practices, contributing to holistic prosperity across all sectors in Abu Dhabi.
 
The MOU was formalized at the Department of Energy’s pavilion during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The signing, attended by His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, DoE Chairman, was conducted by His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, DoE Undersecretary, and Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer at Aldar, in the presence of a number of executives from both organisations.
 
This partnership forms a key element of the strategic collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and leading private sector firms, particularly in the real estate sector, which plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable development and fostering urban growth. These companies are instrumental in enhancing living standards and championing sustainability across the community in line with their corporate social responsibility values. By co-launching initiatives and projects aimed at optimizing energy and water efficiency, reshaping resource consumption patterns, and fostering environmental conservation, they are actively contributing to the creation of a more sustainable future.

Commenting on the partnership, His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, DoE Undersecretary, said: “The Department of Energy remains dedicated to forging and activating strong partnerships that positively and meaningfully impact the lives of the Emirate’s residents and its infrastructure. This is achieved by enhancing adherence to efficiency and sustainability standards in sector-related activities and associated practices, both at individual and organizational levels, while advancing efforts to promote environmental preservation and the prudent management of natural resources, energy, and water supplies.”