Dubai, UAE: ENOC Group has recently won the coveted 2020 Energy Management Insight Award by Clean Energy Ministerial, a global forum of 25 countries and the European Commission designed to promote sustainable policies and programmes to advance clean energy.
ENOC Group was recognised for the implementation of ISO 50001, a global standard to better manage retail operations energy use from energy policies, design, procurement, maintenance and daily operations. ENOC Group highlighted the successful integration of energy resource management into various business systems to better manage resources, sustain achieved savings, and continuously improve energy performance.
His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: “As a wholly-owned entity by the Government of Dubai and an integrated player operating across the energy value chain, our efforts are aligned with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 per cent to 50 per cent by 2050 and reduce carbon footprint of power generation by 70 percent. Our commitment to enhance energy efficiency and resource is a testament of our efforts towards a better and sustainable tomorrow.”
Energy efficiency is a core element of ENOC Group and is a huge part of the Group’s day-to-day operations. The Group has launched various initiatives such as utilisation of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels at more than 22 service stations, Vapor recovery systems, installed LED lights and signage, and incorporated programmable thermostat and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) in air conditioning.
The CEM Energy Management Leadership Awards program is an initiative by The Clean Energy Ministerial, managed by CEM’s Energy Management Working Group (EMWG), which includes representatives from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, the European Commission, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
- Analysis showcases that implementation of ISO 50001 across the commercial and industrial sectors globally could drive cumulative energy savings of approximately 105 exajoules by 2030, saving nearly $700 billion in energy costs and avoiding 6,500 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. The avoided annual CO2 emissions in 2030 alone are equivalent to removing 210 million passenger vehicles from the road.
- The ISO 50001 standard is a cost-effective framework that enables organisations to take control of their energy use and continually improving performance, reducing costs and emissions. Regardless of an organisation’s size or sector, this framework helps maintain and build energy and cost savings year after year.
- ISO 50001 is a product of international collaboration, drawing on best practices that have led to impressive savings in over 50 countries. The standard is proven to be business-friendly, globally relevant, and transformational, as it embeds best practices into any organization and provides a global benchmark for clean energy action.
About ENOC Group:
ENOC Group (Emirates National Oil Company) is a leading integrated international oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain. As a wholly owned entity of the Government of Dubai, and integral to the Emirate’s success, ENOC owns and operates assets in the fields of exploration & production, supply & operations, terminals, fuel retail, aviation fuel and petroleum products for commercial & industrial use. The Group’s general business operations include automotive services, non-fuel F&B retail and fabrication services. Servicing thousands of customers in over 60 markets, the Group employs a multi-national workforce of over 11,000 employees and is deploying its world-class customer service, latest innovations and technologies as well as best practices to empower the UAE’s social and economic development. ENOC is the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai. For further information, please visit: www.enoc.com
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