We, at United Foods Company, see the bigger picture when it comes to sustainability. Our team is happy and proud of being one of the leading organizations to implement best practices and solutions that benefit our ecosystem.
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“At United Foods, it is understood that focusing solely on the bottom line is an outdated mindset. As a member of society, United Foods has a responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of all its stakeholders whilst also protecting the wellbeing of this planet that is shared by all. Simply put, United Foods is committed to growing its business in a responsible manner that benefits its employees, shareholders, partners, customers, community, and the overall environment.
Government Policy and the UAE Energy Goals:
In 2017, the UAE launched the Energy Strategy 2050, which is considered the first unified energy strategy in the country that is based on supply and demand. The strategy aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25% to 50% by 2050 and reduce the carbon footprint of power generation by 70%, thus saving AED 700 billion by 2050. It also seeks to increase consumption efficiency of individuals and corporates by 40%. In line with this national strategy, United Foods has planned and executed a solar plant to utilize renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and reap the economic benefits.
United Foods Solar Power Plant:
In 2020, United Foods Company awarded a new large scale solar power project to Yellow Door Energy, a UAE-based sustainable energy provider for businesses. In November 2021, the solar power plant got connected to the DEWA grid with 4,175 Solar Panels producing 3,300 MWh of clean energy. Below are the environmental and economic benefits that were earned as a result of the installed solar plant.
Environment Benefits
– 1,400 tonnes of carbon emissions avoided in the first year
– Over 34,000 tonnes of carbon emissions expected to be avoided over 25 years (system lifetime)
– Equivalent to over 7,400 cars removed from the road over 25 years
– Equivalent to 900,000 tree seedlings planted over 25 years
Economic Benefits:
– Over 50% savings off DEWA’s electricity tariff
– Estimated 25 million AED saved over 25 years
– 20-year lease/contract duration
– Over 700,000 AED saved in the first year of operation”
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