DUBAI, UNITED ARAB OF EMIRATES--(Business Wire / Korea Newswire)--Brand Finance, the leading international brand valuation consultancy, has revealed that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is recognised to have the strongest commitment to environmental sustainability of any UAE brand. Brand Finance¡¯s report also indicates that in the utility sector, DEWA is the most valuable utility brand in the UAE, and second in the region, with a 3% increase in brand value to USD1.1 billion. The report emphasised DEWA¡¯s exceptional commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, securing its position as the leading entity in the UAE for environmental sustainability perceptions. DEWA leads in the UAE in sustainability perceptions and brand value growth (Photo: AETOSWire) ¡°DEWA operates in a tough environment - providing essential utilities in a water-scarce, resource-hungry environment, to a rapidly growing population with high expectations. Ensuring the sustainability of its operations and managing its reputation in that context is a significant challenge, but one that DEWA is clearly managing adeptly,¡± said David Haigh, Chairman and CEO of Brand Finance. Brand Finance report also highlights DEWA¡¯s comprehensive initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability across all its operations. Key projects contributing to this recognition include the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world, with a planned production capacity of over 5,000MW by 2030. DEWA¡¯s vast portfolio of innovative projects, such as the Green Hydrogen Project, the EV Green Charger initiative, and the Smart Grid, reflect its commitment to utilising advanced technologies to improve energy and water efficiency and drive the energy transition in the UAE. Source: AETOSWire View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240604673726/en/ Website: https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en View Korean version of this release |