Sustainability focus for Dubai energy workshop

Dubai, July 8, 2013

Representatives of more than 30 government departments in Dubai attended a workshop on the conservation of power and water consumption in office buildings organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE).

The two-day training workshop was held in association with the Emirates Wild Life Society (EWS).

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the DSCE, said that the Council seeks to raise awareness on the judicious use of electricity and water to ensure environmental sustainability in the Emirate of Dubai, in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, that focuses on improved energy efficiency as a key strategic objective.

“We are keen to partner with various government departments to effectively reduce electricity and water consumption by focusing on conservation. To achievefrom Emirates Wildlife Society and the World Wildlife Fund following the huge success we achieved in meeting our aspiration of reducing waste water, and carbon emissions.

“We will share our experiences with the rest of the world, because the main factor which helped our success is our commitment to work as a team to serve environmental issues, beginning with the vision and support of our senior management, down to the dedication of the technicians and workers on the ground,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service