UAE’s new Climate Law compels built environment stakeholders to deliver measurable carbon reductions and resilience.
The UAE’s newly enacted Climate Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024) represents a decisive turning point in national climate governance. By embedding clear obligations for carbon performance, climate disclosure, and resilience, the legislation places a spotlight on the built environment—demanding tangible action from developers, asset owners, and operators alike.
The UAE Climate Law demands measurable carbon reductions and climate risk disclosure from all sectors
No longer is incremental efficiency enough. The law now requires organizations to prove measurable reductions in carbon emissions, identify and disclose climate-related risks, and embed adaptation strategies directly into project delivery. For the construction and real estate sectors, this signals a fundamental shift: climate considerations are no longer optional, but a regulatory and financial imperative.
Green Way equips stakeholders with advanced tools for compliance, resilience, and climate-aligned investment
Green Way Environmental Consultants is taking the lead in helping industry stakeholders meet these new expectations. By applying the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the consultancy accounts for both embodied and operational carbon across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. This ensures that projects capture a full, accurate picture of their climate impacts.
Beyond measurement, Green Way structures disclosures aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for transparent sustainability reporting, as well as the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework, which is increasingly required by investors seeking climate-resilient portfolios. This dual compliance approach allows developers and asset owners not only to meet the law’s requirements but also to communicate their climate performance to regulators, investors, and the wider public with clarity and credibility.
Through this integrated model, Green Way positions projects to go beyond compliance. By embedding carbon accountability and climate resilience into project design and delivery, the firm helps clients attract climate-aligned investment while strengthening the UAE’s broader ambition of becoming a global leader in sustainable urban development.
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