Attains new regional sustainability benchmark
It positions du headquarters as the greenest workplace in the Middle East and the second-highest rated building globally in this category, underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification evaluates real-time building performance across critical areas including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, sustainable procurement, transportation initiatives, innovation, and indoor environmental quality. du’s outstanding 95-point score demonstrates the organization’s success in embedding environmental performance into daily operations.
Climate action initiatives
“The certification aligns seamlessly with du’s broader ESG agenda and supports the UAE’s national sustainability ambitions, including climate action initiatives, net-zero targets, and circular economy transition frameworks,” stated Hanan Ahmed, Chief Regulatory & Shared Services Officer, du.
These efforts are supported by enhanced collection infrastructure and green procurement guidelines, while digital waste tracking through the Wastek application enables more efficient monitoring and reduces operational inefficiencies.
du is establishing a blueprint for how UAE-based organizations can successfully operationalize ESG ambitions through measurable, real-world applications by modernizing building operations while enhancing occupant wellbeing and reducing environmental impact, a press statement concluded.
