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In a move to encourage and enable sustainability efforts within the emirate’s hospitality sector, the Department of Culture and Tourism- Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched its ‘Carbon Calculator’.
The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi’s overall vision of becoming a sustainable tourism destination
Launched at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) show, the tool is set to transform the way hotels in the UAE’s capital manage and mitigate their ecological footprint, supporting the UAE’s ambitious Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
Designed as a mandatory tracking mechanism for all hotels across Abu Dhabi, the Carbon Calculator provides a comprehensive platform for quantifying carbon emissions and identifying areas of high consumption, particularly within energy and water usage.
It has been developed in consultation with industry representatives and government stakeholders, including the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the…