ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

FADI HAKIM, SENIOR VENTURE ARCHITECT AT INJAZAT A G42 COMPANY, ON ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS IN THE UAE.

Why is sustainability a top priority today in the UAE and globally?

In just a short time, the UAE has heavily invested in and deployed solutions both at home and globally to make its mark on the renewable energy sector. The UAE’s ambitious Net Zero 2050 goal is a bold statement backed up with action in the areas of research, investment, and utilisation of resources. Based in Abu Dhabi, our team at Injazat draws on local expertise and presence as we enter into global technology partnership networks and develop market-leading services. To continue as a market leader, it is imperative that we support sustainable growth and development.

At Injazat, we’re aligned with, and have been proud to be contributing to the UAE’s vision around sustainability. We have developed a smart and sustainable transportation management solution that is contributing to the fight against climate change. These solutions are especially important in our efforts to reduce emissions that affect air quality, ensure drivers’ safety and security, reduce fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, and improve operational performance. Additionally, these solutions will lead to optimised business performance and increased efficiency around travel policies and practices at the national level.

What are the key sustainability initiatives and focused sustainability solutions of Injazat?

The UAE has paved the way in laying out a number of sustainability objectives as part of its strategic initiative to achieve Net Zero by 2050, and at Injazat, we are committed to supporting this national pursuit to make the Emirates the first MENA nation to become net zero.

As part of this commitment, we have launched various eco- and environmentally friendly initiatives and solutions to support the transition to a low-carbon economy:

Hassantuk program: A nationwide smart city monitoring project, currently deployed with over 35,000+ commercial buildings and towers already connected. The program monitors multiple parameters, including fire, smoke, and maintenance alarms 24/7, where our IoT and AI predictive models can predict and prevent any potential fire incidents and raise early smart alerts at early stages. This adds high value to the UAE sustainability target by preventing emissions, conserving resources, and saving energy and CO2 emissions. EasyLease: A smart, safe, and sustainable telematics program currently deployed with more than 25000+ fleets monitored in the country for fuel consumption, driver behavior, and route optimisation that helps to:

• Avoid unnecessary trips and journeys and consolidate routes and trips to eliminate duplication.

• Perform route optimisation during a long trip to significantly reduce road traffic, eliminating and reducing GHG and CO2 emissions.

Smart environment, air quality, and weather monitoring stations: Environment, air quality, and weather stations that offer smart monitoring solutions across multiple points in the country, including main roads and condensed areas, as well as factories, to monitor air quality, noise, industrial pollution, and ambient conditions

Smart marine water quality and marine habitats monitoring stations: Marine Water Quality and Marine Habitats

Monitoring stations to monitor water quality, pollution, and CO2 levels in the water as well as key sea/ocean habitat conditions to enhance and restore degraded habitats.

Smart energy management and energy optimisation: Energy management and energy optimisation at the electricity and water grid level.

What are your sustainability predictions for 2023?

We believe 2023 will be a momentous year for sustainability in the UAE. The government recently declared 2023 the “Year of Sustainability,” and we’re incredibly excited that the COP28 summit will be hosted here later this year.

At G42 and Injazat, our predictions for 2023 are aligned with the UAE’s primary short- and long-term objectives around sustainability and building a greener economy. We will support the government in its pursuit of a 31% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 as we continue to provide key offerings and solutions to increase the country’s production capacity of clean energy.

To this end, we will continue to reinforce our sustainability offerings and services by working hand in hand with all government entities in the UAE. We will empower them at a global level by providing the latest technology and solutions and support them in achieving their sustainability objectives and strategies.