Emirates Group Secures Second Consecutive Platinum Impact Seal from UAE National CSR Fund Majra for 2025-2027

Dubai: The Emirates Group has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Impact Seal Award for 2025-2027 by the UAE National CSR Fund, Majra. This recognition marks the second consecutive time the group has received this accolade, which is the highest federal honor in the UAE for sustainable business impact.

The award was presented by His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Majra. The ceremony took place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer, Adel Al Redha, accepted the award on behalf of the group.

Significance of the Platinum Impact Seal

The Impact Seal – Platinum Tier is awarded to organizations that have demonstrated exceptional performance and measurable impact in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. This accolade follows a rigorous evaluation process based on Majra’s assessment metrics, which consider an organization’s CSR initiatives, sustainability practices, governance, and overall impact. The evaluation also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE’s national priorities.

Adel Al Redha expressed pride in the recognition, stating that it reaffirms the Emirates Group’s commitment to sustainability and innovative practices. He emphasized the group’s responsibility to address environmental challenges in aviation and highlighted ongoing efforts to implement practical environmental solutions, support communities, and foster partnerships that align with national priorities.

Environmental Sustainability Framework

The Emirates Group’s Environmental Sustainability Framework is structured around three core pillars: reducing emissions, responsible consumption, and wildlife preservation. The group aims to deliver value to communities and economies while continuously enhancing its environmental performance.

Key Initiatives

Over the past year, the Emirates Group has undertaken several initiatives to advance its sustainability goals:

• Green Ops: The airline has continued its operational fuel efficiency program, initiated in 2016, which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. In the 2024-25 period, these initiatives resulted in savings of over 98,000 tonnes of fuel and a reduction of more than 312,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, all while maintaining safety standards.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): For the 2025-2026 period, Emirates procured over 28,000 tonnes of SAF, leading to a further reduction in emissions by more than 93,000 tonnes. The airline has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ENOC Group to explore joint initiatives for SAF supply at its Dubai hub.
• Upcycling Initiatives: Fabrics and components salvaged from the airline’s retrofit program have been transformed into limited-edition luggage pieces, with proceeds benefiting the Emirates Airline Foundation. The airline’s Aircrafted KIDS program has donated around 4,000 upcycled school bags to children’s organizations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Plastic Repurposing: Emirates has maintained a closed-loop recycling initiative for inflight meal service items, successfully repurposing over 88,000 kilograms of damaged or unserviceable items into new onboard products.
• Clean Energy Projects: In October 2024, Emirates partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to install nearly 40,000 solar panels at the Emirates Engineering Centre. This initiative supplies 37% of the facility’s energy and reduces annual CO₂e emissions by over 13,000 tonnes.
• Biodigester Implementation: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), the world’s largest flight catering facility, has commissioned a large-scale biodigester for on-site processing of organic waste. At full capacity, this biodigester is expected to prevent more than 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
• Fleet Transformation: dnata is progressively replacing diesel-powered ground support equipment with hybrid and electric alternatives, with over 17% of its global fleet now electrified.
• Alternative Fuel Adoption: dnata has increased its global consumption of lower-carbon fuels by 89% year-on-year in the financial year 2025-26. This follows a significant transition in 2024, when all non-electric airside vehicles in Dubai were converted to biodiesel, reducing CO₂-equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tonnes annually.
• Renewable Energy Investments: dnata continues to invest in renewable energy across its facilities, including solar photovoltaic systems and renewable electricity tariffs. In the financial year 2025-26, onsite solar systems generated 5,126 MWh of electricity, while an additional 24,564 MWh was sourced through renewable energy tariffs globally, accounting for 15% of dnata’s total energy consumption.
• Waste Reduction Efforts: dnata is committed to minimizing material consumption and waste, enhancing recycling and reuse, and promoting circular solutions. In the financial year 2025-26, 47% of waste generated across dnata’s global operations was diverted from disposal.

The Emirates Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and its innovative practices reflect its dedication to addressing environmental challenges while contributing positively to the communities it serves.

Source: www.emirates247.com

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Published on 2026-07-08 09:53:00 • By the Editorial Desk