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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), achieved a world record in the Sustainability Culture Indicator achieving 88.8% in 2017, which exceeds the global average of 62% achieved by the international participating entities during the same year.
The Sustainability Culture Indicator is conducted annually by organisations to measure their ability to instil a culture of sustainability among the business community. The survey saw the participation of over 3,000 employees from DEWA’s different divisions and departments. The results showed a remarkable increase across all individual and organisational levels in the areas of commitment, leadership, and sustainability.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “In line with the vision of the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to achieve comprehensive sustainable development and promote sustainability, DEWA attaches great importance to sustainability as the key driver for improving the performance, services, and operations. The indicator offers credible, transparent, and in-depth results, based on a reliable methodology. This has enabled us to identify the level of awareness that has been adopted among employees regarding sustainability,” said Al Tayer.
“These outstanding results reflect DEWA’s efforts to improve its organisational performance, and enhance the capabilities of employees to effectively contribute towards achieving sustainability, for us, and for generations to come. This supports the UAE Centennial 2071 and the Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a smart and sustainable city,” added Al Tayer.