UAE Climate Change Law (Decree No. 11) Compliance
Compliance with the Federal Decree - Law on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects of 2024 simplified: Understand your emissions, reduce your risk, and stay ahead of the UAE regulations.
What Is Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024?
The UAE's Federal Climate Law, effective May 30, 2025, is the first national climate law.
It makes it mandatory for companies (public, private and free zone) across all sectors and sizes to start measuring, reporting, and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This applies to both public and private businesses, including those in free zones.
The goal? Help the UAE achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and build resilience to climate change.
Key Objectives:
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Mitigate climate change by enforcing GHG reduction targets and pathways to reach climate neutrality.
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Strengthen resilience through adaptation plans in sectors like infrastructure, health, and energy.
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Support sustainable growth via innovation, data-sharing, and international cooperation.
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Create governance mechanisms like climate committees, carbon registries, and offsetting frameworks
What it requires:
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Mandatory GHG monitoring & reporting of Scope 1 & 2 (and basic Scope 3) emissions using Ministry-defined methods.
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Five-year emissions record keeping, plus data submission through national digital platforms for verification.
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Development of emissions reduction and climate adaptation plans, tailored to each sector’s pathway and goals.
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Participation in a National Carbon Credit Registry, enabling carbon-offsetting, trading, and possible access to incentives.
Non-compliance can lead to penalties ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 2 million. Repeated violations within 2 years may lead to double penalties.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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It’s the Law and Ignoring It Will Be Expensive
Decree-Law No. 11 makes climate action a legal requirement. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines of up to AED 2 million. Being proactive now means avoiding penalties later.
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Future-Proof Your Business
Major clients, especially government entities and multinationals, will soon require climate disclosures and emission data in tenders and partnerships. Complying now keeps your business eligible for future contracts.
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Save Money, Improve Efficiency
Climate planning isn’t just compliance, it’s a way to cut energy use, reduce waste, and lower operating costs through smarter systems and decisions.
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Stand Out in the Market
Being early to comply helps build your reputation. Show your clients, investors, and partners that your business is responsible, forward-thinking, and low-risk.
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Access New Opportunities
With climate compliance in place, your company becomes eligible for carbon credits, sustainability certifications, and ESG funding or incentives, opening new doors for growth.
WHAT YOU GET
Climate Compliance Assessment
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An assessment of your current operations to see how they align with the law, identify emission sources across Scope 1, 2, and 3, and highlight key risks or gaps that need action.
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Climate Risk and Adaptation Planning
Identify climate-related risks (regulatory, operational, and physical) and design resilience measures to adapt and protect business continuity.
Custom MRV System (Monitoring, Reporting & Verification)
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Helping you set up simple systems to track and report your greenhouse gas emissions, using templates and processes that follow UAE’s national standards.
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Policy & Reporting Support
Draft climate policies aligned with UAE laws, support MOCCAE reporting, and assist with ESG disclosures and stakeholder communication.
Emission Reduction Strategy
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Designing simple, realistic plans to cut emissions through renewables, efficiency upgrades, and smart day-to-day changes.
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Training and Internal Alignment
Educate teams on new responsibilities and build capacity for reporting, sustainability integration, and compliance.
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