Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) revealed yesterday its comprehensive 2030 sustainability plan, which aims to consolidate its leadership role in responsible energy production and enhance its permanent commitment to environmental conservation.
ADNOC plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25% by 2030, and to reduce the proportion of freshwater consumption in its operations to less than 0.5% of total water use.
She affirmed her commitment to support and protect biological diversity in the terrestrial and marine ecosystems in Abu Dhabi and all the areas in which they operate, and planted 10 million seedlings of "Crimean" trees in the Al Dhafra region. And the "Crimean" trees have great ability to absorb carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases and store them in the submerged soil.
Minister of State and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company "ADNOC" and its group of companies, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Jaber, said in a speech during the opening of the "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020" yesterday: "ADNOC's goals in the field of sustainability reflect our commitment to the principle of responsible energy production that was established in Our business approach since the establishment of the company in 1971, thanks to the vision of the founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, who has always called for the consolidation of sustainability and the protection of environmental and natural systems in the country.
He added: «Our strategy in the field of sustainability adopts an integrated approach that includes all aspects of our business, our contribution to the economy, the environment, and the human cadres that are our most valuable asset. We are continuing to work to enhance our environmental performance in what we seek to expand our operations to ensure our ability to save more energy, while maintaining a reduction in the level of greenhouse emissions for decades to come. ”
Al-Jaber continued: “We focus on strengthening the role of (ADNOC) as a major driver to advance economic and social development in the UAE, through the program to enhance local added value, benefiting from this innovative and pioneering thought, and foreseeing the future, while continuing to focus on the security, health and safety of our human cadres Our assets and operational operations, ”pointing out that by building on a long-standing legacy that extends to 50 years of responsible energy production, ADNOC will continue to work and collaborate with relevant authorities to prioritize sustainability, and will continue to make significant investments in adopting the latest technologies to improve performance. Yee.
The "ADNOC Sustainability Plan" includes a set of goals that support the company's vision to establish a leading position for itself in this field, while continuing to focus on increasing the value and economic return of the UAE. The plan also strengthens the company's strong performance committed to environmental and social standards and governance.