Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been recognized with the prestigious Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Global Leadership Award in Energy Management for 2024, under the Energy Management Insight Awards category. This accolade highlights RTA’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy management and its leadership in promoting global energy efficiency practices.
RTA earned the recognition for its case study on the ISO 50001 Energy Management System, which showcased its exceptional energy-saving initiatives and efforts to reduce environmental impact. This achievement positions RTA as a key contributor to the clean energy movement, demonstrating its alignment with international best practices and its dedication to fostering a clean energy-driven economy.
Advancing Sustainability Through ISO 50001
The implementation of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System marked a pivotal milestone for RTA, enabling it to identify significant energy efficiency opportunities. This foundation paved the way for RTA’s Net-Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050 Strategy, announced in 2022. The strategy aims to:
• Reduce 10 million tons of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Achieve energy cost savings of approximately AED 3.3 billion.
This comprehensive plan reflects RTA’s commitment to sustainable operations while supporting Dubai’s vision for a cleaner and greener future.
Global Leadership in Energy Management
The Energy Management Insight Award recognizes organizations excelling in energy management systems and their efforts to share knowledge globally. RTA’s award-winning case study detailed how energy management systems can be seamlessly integrated into business operations, leading to:
• Significant energy savings.
• Optimized resource usage.
• Continuous improvement in energy performance.
Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Nada Jasim, Director of the Safety and Risk Regulation and Planning Department at RTA, emphasized the importance of this milestone:
“Winning the Energy Management Insight Award is a testament to RTA’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development. By integrating energy management systems into our operations, we are not only improving energy efficiency but also contributing to the broader goal of creating a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Jasim further highlighted how adopting ISO 50001 has empowered RTA to optimize resources, reduce emissions, and inspire global energy transitions.
A Model for Clean Energy Practices
This recognition underscores RTA’s alignment with Dubai’s sustainability goals and its leadership in fostering innovative energy management practices. As a pioneer in sustainable transport, RTA serves as a global model for integrating clean energy systems into organizational frameworks, encouraging other entities worldwide to adopt similar approaches.
Through its initiatives, RTA continues to inspire transformative change, aligning operational excellence with environmental stewardship to support a sustainable future.
