ESG AT 
EMAAR
Our out-of-the-box approach to creating 
living spaces and cityscapes has created 
some of the world’s most recognisable 
landmarks. As society becomes 
sustainability-conscious, spaces need to 
transform. Our sustainability strategy is 
in progress and will define how we make 
this happen.

Climate 
action
Energy 
management
Water 
management
Waste 
management
Sustainable
operations
Sustainable 
district cooling
Focus areas
 Material topics
Energy management and 
renewable energy usage
Environment compliance
Aspire to be an industry 
leader in sustainability
Clean water
Affordable clean energy
Automation and process 
optimisation
Waste management
 Stakeholders
People 
Partners and suppliers
Communities
Customers
Investors
3.16 MW
Renewable energy capacity
34%
Waste segregation rate
Conducted 
LEED pre-feasibility studies 
across our communities.
GREENPRINT 
FOR THE FUTURE
Challenges drive progress. Our ambition of becoming a 
sustainability leader in our industry is motivated by the need to 
master the challenges of climate change. Several opportunities 
exist, and we are already working to embed sustainability in 
many ways.
Strategic mandate
At Emaar, we are driving 
change at different levels. Our 
commitment to UAE’s Net Zero 
by 2050 agenda furthers our 
sustainability objectives.
Climate action strategy
Establishing 
a strategy 
for reducing 
embodied carbon
Developing 
an action plan 
for reducing 
operational carbon
Assessing 
systemic climate 
change risk
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Several initiatives are underway both across our projects under development 
and at our inhabited communities that address water conservation, emissions 
reduction and clean energy, process optimisation and resource use management, 
waste management and responsible material use. 
Our strategy for climate action involves developing an action plan to reduce 
operational carbon and develop sustainable communities. In keeping with 
the global shift towards greener construction methods, we are also developing 
strategies for reducing embodied carbon and using planet-friendly materials, 
fixtures and design standards. 
We have adopted several quality management systems to add greater rigour 
and discipline to our operations and lend efficacy to the transition towards 
sustainability. These well-defined, verifiable systems are helping to streamline 
our energy, environment, facility, asset and service quality standards. They have 
established clear and tangible ways to consolidate on gains, while ensuring that all 
actions follow an iterative mechanism, which can also be scaled up.
ISO 14001  
Environment Management System 
Attaining environmental excellence 
ISO 55001
Asset Management System
ISO 50001
Energy Management System
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
ISO 41001
Facility Management System
All figures mentioned are for operations in UAE, unless otherwise stated.
Climate Control 
Awards 2022
Emaar District Cooling LLC
Environment
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Burj Khalifa 
The Burj Khalifa’s spire is well-
known throughout the world. Less 
well-known are the ongoing water, 
energy and emissions conservation 
initiatives. Even though it shines 
brightest in the night sky, we 
ensure that its brilliance is self-
sustaining. 
	+ 987 MWh in electricity savings 
	+ 398.8 MTCO2eq 
emissions avoided
	+ ~537,000 MT of 
refrigeration avoided
	+ Conserved ~926,000 imperial 
gallon of domestic water 
Dubai Fountain
The world’s largest performing 
fountain is actually quite tardy in 
terms of water conservation and 
energy use
	+ ~9,286,000 imperial gallons of 
domestic water conserved
	+ Variable frequency drive (VFD) 
panels are used to control 
energy use on-demand basis, 
with 64% energy savings. 
Downsized compressors, LED 
lights at filtration stations 
reduce consumption by 55-60% 
of conventional means.
Dubai Opera
While this unique performing arts 
platform hosts world-renowned 
performers and is a big draw for 
all art and music lovers, what goes 
unknown is how smartly it also 
uses natural resources. 
	+ 9.5 MWh in electricity savings 
per show 
	+ 3.84 MTCO2eq 
emissions avoided 
	+ 4,600 MT of refrigeration saved 
per show 
	+ 6,110 imperial gallons of water 
conserved per show 
Develop smart 
buildings: 
Develop integrated 
solutions to improve 
the efficiency and 
sustainability of Emaar’s 
buildings, such as smart 
energy management
Enhance customer 
experience: 
Develop solutions to improve 
customer services, such as 
virtual reality experiences or 
mobile applications.
Leverage data and 
technology: 
Develop solutions to leverage 
data and technology that 
optimise business operations 
and customer experiences.
Develop sustainable 
solutions: 
Develop solutions to 
reduce the environmental 
impact of the built 
environment, such as 
smart energy management 
systems or renewable 
energy projects.
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Emaar Innovation Challenge: Curating next-generation solutions
The Emaar Innovation Challenge was 
launched in 2022 to encourage ideation for 
more sustainable urban living. The Challenge 
was left open to all innovators, including 
entrepreneurs and start-ups. All entries 
were then evaluated by an expert panel on 
parameters of creativity, feasibility, scalability, 
user experience, and potential impact. The 
Emaar Innovation Challenge received 240 
entries from 43 countries. 
The Emaar Innovation Challenge presented four critical challenges to innovators:
With the winning solutions, we hope to enhance 
sustainability in our operations and the services we deliver.
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Environment
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Energy
management
650.42 GWh
Our energy management initiatives 
aim to reduce greenhouse gas 
emissions, fossil fuel usage and 
operational costs, while enhancing 
equipment efficiency. The Emaar 
Energy Management Process 
(EMP) lies at the core of our 
energy management thinking. 
It has been established with the 
aim of optimising operational 
asset efficiencies and maximising 
renewable energy opportunities. 
EMP helps us increase revenues 
by reducing energy usage and 
costs, improves our competitive 
position as a world-class facility 
management company and lowers 
Emaar Properties’ and UAE’s 
carbon impact. 
The total energy consumption in India, and Turkey has been 39.28 GWh 
and 44.84 GWh respectively, with energy-efficient measures in planning to 
reduce consumption.
Energy conservation and shift to renewables
In line with the target of reaching Net Zero by 2050, we have undertaken a 
number of initiatives in support of clean energy. From expanding the coverage 
of solar installations at our communities to installing smart equipment like 
variable frequency drives for demand control ventilation, we are constantly 
looking for ways to make our properties self-sustaining and energy efficient. 
Further, feasibility studies are underway across several Emaar communities 
for adoption of solar installations. This includes Golf Towers in the Greens 
community with an estimated ROI of 8-9 years.
Total energy consumption in the UAE
3.16 MW 
Total renewable energy capacity* 
4.95 GWh
Renewable energy production*
2,002 MTCO2eq
GHG equivalent avoided*
24%
FM Middle East Awards: 
Technology Implementation of the 
Year: Data-Driven Energy Centered 
Maintenance | Emaar Facilities 
Management
Awards
Greening our energy use#
Solar panel installation with a total capacity 
of 3.16 MW
Springs Souk, Arabian Ranches 
Souk, Gold and Diamond Park and 
Community Centres
* In UAE
#The renewable energy portfolio is for properties in UAE.
Impact made
Springs Souk
Arabian Ranches 1 Retail Centre
Gold & Diamond Park
44%
Reduction in 
total energy 
consumption  
27%
Reduction in 
total energy 
consumption  
44%
Reduction in 
total energy 
consumption  
AED 711,551
 16.41%
Cost saving in 
AED/year
AED 879,296
 87.23%
Cost saving in 
AED/year
We are extensively using energy-efficient fixtures to reduce our 
energy consumption. Replacement of conventional lights with 
LED lights at the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is 
expected to save over 55 MWh of energy per year, equivalent 
to 22.22 MT of CO2. The installation of demand control 
ventilation at Dubai Creek Residences that varies supply air 
fan speeds through sensor-based monitoring of CO2 levels has 
led to 22% overall energy savings.
All our new developments will be EV-ready, with adequate 
charging facilities for electric vehicles. In our existing 
communities, more than 52 EV chargers have been installed 
across malls and residential assets. 
To identify further Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), 
we carried out an energy management inspection and audit at 
one of our communities. Several ECMs were identified with 
an annual savings potential of 17.60% which are currently 
being implemented.
AED 489,847
 42.93%
Cost saving in 
AED/year
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Waste 
management
204,240 MT
100%
34%
Our waste management initiatives 
aim to reduce waste production, 
minimise waste sent to landfills, 
and ultimately reduce greenhouse 
gas emissions. We take construction 
and operational waste into account 
and have invested in reducing 
waste generation and increasing 
source separation. Across our 
communities, hospitality and retail 
businesses, a number of waste 
management initiatives are currently 
underway, each of which is tailored 
to specific waste characteristics 
and employs the most efficient 
conservation strategies.
Total waste generated*
Reduction of single-use plastic 
in Reel Cinema-Dubai Mall 
food outlets
Waste segregation rate*
Non-hazardous waste generated
Plastic waste generated
E-waste generated
Bio-waste generated
Waste generated by type (UAE)
(MT)
Recycling campaign: Collect My 
Junk, Collect My Green Waste
At Emaar Communities, we have implemented a 
recycling awareness campaign that makes residents 
aware of ways and means of waste reduction, reuse and 
recycling and encourages them to practice responsible 
waste management. 
Posters and brochures were distributed via email 
blasts and posted on community bulletin boards and 
gatehouses as part of the campaign. As part of the drive, 
the green waste generated by households in horizontal 
communities is being collected at no additional cost. 
With this campaign, we took another step towards 
building a circular economy at Emaar.
Use of recycled cooking oil to 
produce biofuels
The used cooking oil generated at Reel Cinemas F&B 
outlets was earlier thrown away. Now an estimated 
2,419 imperial gallons of cooking oil are being recycled 
annually to produce biofuels.
Replacing single-use plastic with 
wooden cutlery
Reel Cinemas at Dubai Mall has initiated the recyclable 
cutlery initiative by replacing plastic cutlery with 
wooden cutlery at food outlets. This initiative has 
allowed Reel Cinemas to eliminate all single-use 
plastics. Additionally, non-recyclable waste generated 
at the source has been reduced. Wooden utensils are 
biodegradable and leave a much smaller carbon footprint 
than their plastic counterparts.
The waste segregation rate in India in 2022 was 100%, while it was 
57% in Turkey.
* In UAE
168,696
539
34,968
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Water 
management
667.81 Mn Imperial Gallons
8 Mn gallons/year
80%
Efficient water management is a 
priority for Emaar as our properties 
use more than 802 Mn gallons 
of water each year. We carefully 
monitor water usage and costs. The 
measures include sub-metering to 
limit use and leak detection. Sub-
metering allows tenants to see their 
water usage, which helps them save.
Total water consumption 
Cumulative impact of our water 
conservation activities in Dubai
Wastewater recycled and reused 
in the Dubai Aquarium & 
Underwater Zoo
Low-volume aerators have been installed 
in the showerheads at swimming pool 
amenities. More than 2,000 such 
aerators have been installed across 
Emaar communities. 
Water conservation measures
Water conservation decreases the diversion of freshwater 
from the ecosystem, and saves the energy required for 
its extraction, treatment and transportation. Several 
measures are underway including the use of efficient 
fixtures, smart landscaping, improved irrigation processes, 
and water-efficient cleaning equipment. 
Smart irrigation for landscaping has been introduced 
at a number of our communities. Smart irrigation 
technology uses weather data or soil moisture data 
to determine the irrigation need of plants and avoids 
unnecessary watering. Further, treated Sewage Effluent 
(TSE) water from the Dubai Municipality is being used for 
landscaping purposes. Currently, such techniques are in 
use at our Arabian Ranches I, II, Reem, Emirates Living, 
Dubai Hills Estate, Polo Homes, Downtown Dubai, 
Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek Harbour communities. 
It is estimated that through this initiative 6% water savings 
will be achieved.
Wastewater recycling
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has implemented 
a wastewater recycling project. Water used at the aquarium 
exhibits is usually discarded periodically to maintain the 
cleanliness and health of aquatic animals. In this initiative, the 
wastewater is being recycled using a mobile backwash recovery 
and reused in the aquarium. This has helped in reducing 
environmental impact, also eliminating the need to transport 
water, and avoiding the need for handling and disposal of large 
quantities of wastewater. Over 80% of used water is being 
recycled and reused in the aquariums and the project has a 
forecasted ROI of 1.60 years.
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Sustainable 
operations
We are actively working to integrate 
greener, more environmentally-friendly 
construction practices into both our 
current offerings and future projects. 
Our Building Design Standards and 
Guidelines ensure sustainable design 
in new constructions and renovations. 
Our energy, water, and sustainable 
design practices decrease our 
environmental impact, utility rates, 
and operational expenses through 
durable and long-lasting products. 
In order to enhance the sustainability 
standards followed for our buildings 
and communities, Emaar Community 
Management is targeting green 
building certifications. We are 
targeting LEED certification for our 
marquee buildings and are conducting 
pre-feasibility studies for this. We 
have LEED-certified projects in our 
overall portfolio (in India and Turkey). 
We are also conducting LEED gap 
analysis and feasibility studies for our 
upcoming projects, as a precursor. 
Our international projects have received the 
LEED Gold Green Building certification
Emaar Digihomes Sector 62 
Gurgaon
4 star GRIHA Certification
Key features: 
	+ Adopted recycling of various 
materials such as steel scrap, 
wooden scrap
	+ Sewage water treatment and 
re-use for gardening, and curing 
purposes (zero discharge projects)
	+ Topsoil conservation (to retain 
soil fertility) 
Emaar Square Shopping Mall, 
Turkey
LEED Gold Green 
Building certification
Key features: 
	+ The utilisation of local and 
recycled raw materials 
	+ Low-carbon emitting materials
	+ Energy-efficient lighting systems
	+ Energy-efficient HVAC systems
Emaar Square North Tower, 
Turkey
LEED Gold Green 
Building certification
Key features: 
	+ Energy-efficient design
	+ Water use reduction
	+ Sustainable site selection 
and development
	+ Use of responsible materials 
	+ Waste management
	+ Enhanced indoor 
environmental quality
Harnessing technology for sustainability
Emaar Egypt has adopted multiple technology-driven sustainable practices 
across its portfolio to optimise operations and reduce negative impact. 
Coastal solutions: Emaar Egypt designed a method for utilising 
nourishment plans and protection structures in Marassi Bay to prevent 
shoreline erosion and fortify upland development. With the significant 
change in wave movements, such construction can help stabilise the 
shoreline. The construction is expected to get completed in 2024.
Electrical solutions: The Belle Vie community’s Scada system – which 
is a set of software applications that gather data in real-time from remote 
locations and accordingly control equipment – controls dry and wet utilities 
to optimise facility management. This method saves energy and prolongs 
component life. 
In another initiative that targets adding to the growth of the EV ecosystem, 
car charging stations have been installed in Uptown Cairo and Mivida. For 
our upcoming Belle Vie and Cairo Gate projects, provisions are being made 
for their installation.
Mechanical solutions: Ongoing and future hotel construction projects will 
include interventions to conserve water, energy and to minimise pollution. 
Among them, photocell flow sensors for public washrooms, PICV valves for 
FCUs, AHUs, heat exchangers, and ecology units for kitchen exhaust air 
filtration are under implementation.
Design solutions: To reduce material usage in pipes and stormwater 
generated on-site, roofs at Belle Vie, Cairo Gate, Soul and Marassi are 
designed to release rainwater to gardens. This also reduces the volume of 
water used for irrigation.
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Sustainable 
district cooling
We provide high-quality cooling 
using sustainable, energy-efficient 
engineering solutions. Our district 
cooling arm, Emaar District 
Cooling (EDC) focuses on energy 
efficiency, carbon reduction, 
and sustainable equipment 
procurement. EDC works with the 
objective of creating a sustainable 
energy landscape in the UAE 
and reducing carbon emissions. 
It is the region’s leading district 
cooling provider in terms of energy 
efficiency achievement. 
The innovative approach taken by EDC includes:
	+ The utilisation of seawater as a coolant in the Emaar Beachfront 
district cooling plant. This substantially decreases our water 
consumption carbon footprint.
	+ Installation of thermal storage in respective District Cooling Plants 
to optimise energy and water consumption rates.
	+ Construction of a Treated Sewage Effluent Reverse Osmosis (TSE 
RO) plant in lieu of individual RO plants in Downtown District 
Cooling scheme.
	+ Employing sophisticated water treatment technologies to monitor, 
control, and minimise corrosion, scaling and bio-fouling in chilled 
water systems, and to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease-causing 
bacteria. The high summer temperatures increase the likelihood 
of such bacteria occurring, and EDC takes a proactive approach 
through 24x7 automated chemical treatment system to ensure the 
safety and health of our users.
788.24 Mn TRh
Total District Cooling Energy 
Consumption in the UAE
District cooling that balances green 
concerns with performance needs
Temperatures within Dubai’s glittering built environment 
are constantly controlled, adding to the charm of the coastal 
desert city. A lot of high technology goes into maintaining 
these ambient temperatures. Centralised cooling plants 
produce chilled water which acts as a heat reducer and is 
distributed to consumers through a closed piping circuit, 
or reticulation system. This centralised production and 
distribution of cooling energy is called District Cooling 
(DC). Modern, more environment-friendly DC standards 
prefer using deep seawater as a coolant as it is colder than 
surface water and can be easily released into the sea after use. 
Accordingly freshwater use is completely avoided. 
Emaar’s properties across Dubai and UAE extensively use 
district cooling. We own and run Emaar District Cooling 
(EDC), as a limited liability company providing innovative 
cooling solutions across key projects in the UAE and 
Bahrain. Headquartered in Dubai, EDC owns/manages five 
cooling plants with a combined capacity of 114,800 MT of 
refrigeration as on 2022, serving both in-house projects and 
external ones. EDC’s services cover design, construction, 
commissioning, operation, management and maintenance of 
complete end-to-end DC plants (DCPs).
For DCPs, efficiency and reliability are the most critical 
parameters. Scale economies, that emerge from serving 
many customers, help to keep down costs. But remaining 
operationally efficient is as important as operations are 
typically highly energy-intensive. Any improvement in 
efficiencies thus results in huge savings in running costs. 
EDC has been a consistent high performer on both these 
criteria and has received numerous awards, the most recent 
being District Cooling Utility Provider award, 2022, at CPI’s 
Climate Control Awards.
Emaar Beachfront DC plant makes 
innovative use of seawater intake and 
outfall system
Conventional DC systems use potable and treated sewage 
effluent water for cooling purposes. EDC’s Emaar Beachfront 
DCP utilises seawater, substantially reducing the water 
consumption carbon footprint to almost zero. The design of 
the seawater system and location of the intake and outfall 
pipes have been done by specialised marine consultants and 
EDC engineers, with simulation based on Cormix Modelling 
to address environmental concerns. Further, Emaar has 
installed state‑of-the-art chlorine dioxide generators to control 
aquatic growth in the pipes, ensuring that only non-toxic 
chemicals get released that do not endanger the ecology. 
Monitoring is done through SCADA in-built systems, with 
digital memory, artificial intelligence and machine learning 
capabilities, enabling optimal control and performance. The 
entire system functioning has been approved by the Dubai 
Municipality coastal department. 
The Beachfront DCP is housed in the basement of a 
residential tower and does not require a separate plot, thus 
saving space. While designing the system aspects like safe 
noise levels, anti-corrosive safeguards, isolation chambers and 
check valves were integrated to safeguard against discomfort 
caused by constant vibration from operations, the risk 
of leaks and seawater flooding, respectively. Operational 
since mid-2021, the plant is highly efficient in handling 
high‑load capacities and has been recognised for its innovative 
technology use.
Equals
18,932 
gasoline powered 
cars driven over one year 
Equals carbon sequestered by 
1,452,839 
saplings over a decade
87,800 MTCO2eq savings in 2022
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