Sustainability

At Emicool, sustainability is embedded in how we operate, invest, and grow. Our ESG Reports provide a transparent view of our environmental, social and governance performance, covering responsible operations, resource efficiency, our people, stakeholder relationships and community impact.

Building on this foundation, Emicool’s Net Zero Declaration sets out a structured decarbonisation pathway aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 ambition. Based on a 2023 emissions baseline of 183,423 tCO₂e, it includes a target to reduce emissions by 10% by 2035, followed by continued reductions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions towards 2050. The Declaration outlines the initiatives, external dependencies and governance guiding this long-term transition, with the pathway reviewed every five years.

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"The implementation of sustainability principles is one of the major priorities in building our business. District cooling is more environmentally friendly, green and sustainable compared to other Air Conditioning Solutions. This however is not enough. Our vision is to expand our business to become a world-class provider of energy-efficient district cooling, delivering district cooling services reliably, efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner, exceeding customer expectations and contributing to the economic success of our partners and stakeholders. “Growing Sustainably” is our new sustainability strategy which is being implemented gradually with a focus on the main aspects of our business. Empowering, supporting and motivating our employees, always operating in accordance with the highest standards of safety and environmental protection are key aspects along with applying innovative approaches using new technologies to identify the best sustainable alternatives and solutions. We use effective partnerships for enhancing and improving processes and services within the company as well. Sustainable use of resources is another core sustainability principle which we follow. Emicool has initiated a Quality, Health, Safety and Environment monitoring framework (QHSE) based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 management, which ensures efficient management and procurement of sustainable resources" Dr. Adib Moubadder - Chief Executive Officer

GROWING SUSTAINABLY

Sustainable growth is what would define Emicool as a business in the coming years as it is at the heart of Emicool’s growth strategy to become a world-class provider of energy-efficient sustainable cooling solutions and its long-term success.

Five effective focus areas of Emicool sustainability strategy are:

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Innovation & Technology

Customers

Customers & Community Engagement

Responsible Operations

Responsible Operations & Reliable Service

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.

Emicool’s sustainability programme supports the United Nations' 2030 Agenda contributing to 8 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforces the UAE’s National Agenda 2021 “Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure” pillar.

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GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING
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QUALITY EDUCATION
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DECENT WORK & ECONOMIC GROWTH
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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
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SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES
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RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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CLIMATE ACTION
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PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS)

Emicool is implementing integrated management system to ensure its compliance with the international standards and relevant occupational health and safety and the environmental legislation and regulations as well as maintaining best practices.

Emicool is certified with the following ISO standards; ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 & ISO 46001.

Emicool has established objectives & policies aligned with its strategic direction, to enhance its customer satisfaction; and to provide the best enactment in health & safety for its employees and customers; in addition to its commitments towards the saving of the natural resources.

As part of our vision in continuous improvement, Emicool is always pursuing to implement new standards and initiatives in the industry of district cooling.

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS)

QUALITY, HEALTH & SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & WATER EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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POLICY

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Effective Environment Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Comprehensive Water Policy
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Emicool Sustainability Policy
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CSR is an ever evolving business practice that integrates sustainable development into an organization’s business model. It has a positive impact on social, economic and environmental factors. Emicool proactively supports CSR initiatives leading to the well-being of the community and environment, while striving towards highest standards of professionalism. 

During last year, Emicool initiated several CSR activities including "Beach Clean Up" activity in order to protect ocean life and clear the beach of any waste the ocean has brought onto the sand, initiative was proactively supported by employees and resulted in 485 kg of collected waste.

During another CSR initiative “Plant a Tree and get Oxygen for Free”, 500 trees were planted by Emicool team at Emirates Bio Farm. A single tree sequesters up to 35kg of carbon emission per year and total reduction of CO2 emission by planting 500 trees reaches 17,500 kg per year.

In August 2020, Emicool’s electric vehicle fleet marks a year in operation and achieved a drop of 135.5 tons of CO2 emissions, 48% on the maintenance costs

We demonstrate the commitment by engaging with community and other stakeholders with significant CSR initiatives.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE

GRI is designed to help communicate the impact on critical sustainability issues including climate change, human rights, governance and social well-being for various businesses and government organizations. It enables a safe environment to create social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. The GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards are developed with true multi-stakeholder contributions and is deeply rooted in the public interest.

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GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE

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ENERGY SAVINGS TIPS

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