Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, underlined various strategies that integrated demand and supply side management to reduce the carbon footprint of the UAE, at the Smart Energy Middle East Conference held in Dubai.
Delivering the keynote address to an audience of professionals from across diverse business sectors, Saeed Alabbar, EmiratesGBC Vice Chairman, focused on the value improvements that can be achieved through a sustainable energy management strategy covering the entire supply chain.
He said: “Global studies have shown that one of the most effective approaches to energy reductions and combating climate change is through demand side management. However, to make a tangible change in carbon footprint reduction – and UAE has amongst the highest carbon footprints in the world – we need to integrate supply side energy management policies too.”
“Any smart energy strategy must include in its approach, the potential savings that can be made through energy efficient practices in building development. By applying sustainable building practices, right from design to implementation, significant energy savings can be made, which contribute to the overall smart energy management initiatives,” he explained.
EmiratesGBC is inviting corporates and individuals, who are dedicated to sustainable solutions and practices, to join them. Members in the Council gain significant benefits that include taking part in networking events and comprehensive programmes led by industry leaders as well as presenting on behalf of the Council in speaking engagements, in addition to a range of other benefits. To become a member, please log on to: http://www.emiratesgbc.org/egbc/becomemember.htm
