Emirates Group recognised with Platinum Impact Seal by the UAE National CSR Fund, Majra

The Emirates Group has been recognised for the second consecutive cycle with the Platinum Impact Seal Award (2025–2027), the UAE’s highest federal accolade for sustainable business impact. The award was presented under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and handed to Adel Al Redha, Deputy President & COO of Emirates, by H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.

What the Platinum Impact Seal Represents
- Top-tier recognition for organisations demonstrating measurable impact across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
- Comprehensive evaluation against Majra’s metrics, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals and UAE national priorities.

Emirates Group’s Sustainability Highlights
- Fuel efficiency (Green Ops): Saved 98,000 tonnes of fuel and cut 312,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2024–25.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Procured 28,000 tonnes, reducing emissions by 93,000 tonnes.
- Upcycling & recycling: Retrofit materials turned into luggage and school bags; 88,000 kg of inflight items repurposed.
- Clean energy: 40,000 solar panels at Emirates Engineering Centre now supply 37% of its energy.
- Waste management: Emirates Flight Catering biodigester avoids 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
- dnata initiatives: 17% of ground fleet electrified; biodiesel adoption cut 3,500 tonnes of emissions annually; renewables now 15% of dnata’s energy use.

Leadership Perspective
Adel Al Redha emphasized Emirates’ responsibility to advance sustainability and innovate across aviation, focusing on practical environmental practices, community support, and strong governance.

This recognition underscores Emirates Group’s role as a global leader in sustainable aviation, while also aligning with the UAE’s Companies for Good 2031 Strategy to strengthen private sector contributions to the nation’s Impact Economy.