In accordance with international climate best practices, Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) initiative to improve and standardize the emirate’s tracking of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The program is a component of Abu Dhabi’s larger endeavors to decarbonize emission intensive industries, shift to a low carbon economy and support the technological innovation in the fight against climate change.
The program will help companies to comply with global competitiveness and climate requirements like the UNFCCC and the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement by acting as a basis for a prospective carbon pricing regime.
“Abu Dhabi has fortified its position as a forward-thinking leader on climate action, through working closely with our government, industrial and energy sector partners, as we are integrating new mandatory measurement, reporting and verification efforts into our broader carbon accounting framework Transparent data is essential for assessing climate policies, such as carbon pricing mechanisms, and supports Abu Dhabi’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 22 per cent by 2027 and contribute to the emirate’s continued sustainable economic prosperity. Through this journey, we are keen to proactively take the necessary steps as part of the national pathways towards Net Zero by 2050,” EAD’s secretary general, Dr Shaikha Al Dhaheri stated.
Large carbon emitting facilities are required by the MRV system to track, report and have their emissions verified by third parties. 2026 is when the first reports are due. The system was created with input from both public and commercial parties with the goal of promoting cross sector cooperation and alignment.
“MRV systems are crucial for providing accurate data to track carbon emission and drive effective climate action,” stated Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy as the role of the program is to foster transparency and trust.
