Overview of National and International Mandates

Sector Scope Title Overview

General International United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG)

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.

The United Nations Global Compact is a non-binding United Nations pact to encourage businesses and firms worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation It consists of Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.

National UAE’s Principles of the 50

UAE Net Zero 2050

Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030

Abu Dhabi Environment Vision 2030

ADQ ESG Guidelines

Related Sector International Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE)

National ADNEC Group Strategy

The Principles of the 50 are 10 principles that act as guidelines for all institutions in the UAE as the country approaches a new phase of development over the next 50 years They are part of the ‘Projects of the 50’ campaign, to chart the strategic roadmap for the UAE’s new era of economic, political and social growth.

The UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative is a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and North Africa (MENA) nation to do so

The Government of Abu Dhabi announced a long-term plan for the transformation of the emirate's economy, including a reduced reliance on the oil sector as a source of economic activity over time and a greater focus on knowledge-based industries in the future Entitled 'Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030', it identifies the following as the Government's immediate economic priorities

The Environment Vision 2030 was developed to ensure integration among the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic and social vision. It aims to preserve and enhance Abu Dhabi's natural heritage in the efficient use of resources and contributing to a better quality of life for all

ADQ’s ESG guidelines is build around ensuring each organisation within its portfolio of assets is adhering to the guidelines that ADQ has set for ESG – whereby the organisation reviews and assess each organisation across pre-determined ESG topics

Participants from within our industry signed a pledge committing to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, in line with global efforts set out by the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5°C and reduce total global GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and to advocate for industry efforts throughout the value chain to achieve the same

ADNEC’s Group strategy represents the organisation’s overarching aspirations for growth and prosperity and outlines its aspirations towards sustainability