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Thursday, 12 January 2023

Wizz Air and Hilton cut emissions + DEWA nabs an awards

A round of applause goes out to the following high-achievers in climate-friendly initiatives.

  • Dubai’s Water and Electricity Authority secured the Global Excellence Assembly’s Organizational Achievement award for 2022 in recognition of its sustainability-focused projects and sustainability targets for 2030 and 2050, according to a statement.
  • Wizz Air achieved the lowest ever recorded average carbon emissions by an airline in 2022 reducing emissions by 15.4% lower than in 2021, according to a statement. The European company — which operates flights in the MENA region — pledged to further reduce its carbon emissions intensity by an additional 25% by 2030.
  • 30 Hilton hotel kitchens across the UAE cut 9k tons of CO2 emissions by buying farm to table produce and ingredients, Caterer Middle East reports.

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