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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has bagged the Big Project ME Award in the category of the ‘Sustainable Government Department of the Year’ presented by CPI Media Group for distinguished performers in the field of sustainability & construction. The Award was collected by Nasir BuShehab, CEO of Strategy & Corporate Governance cum Head of Energy & Green Economy Committee together with Eur. Ing. Amair Saleem, Director of Safety, Risk Regulation and Planning, in a ceremony held by organizers in Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel.
BuShehab was delighted with the Award clinched by the RTA considering the huge competition involved. “It reflects RTA’s efforts in adopting top global practices in conserving the environment and sustaining energy in all construction & infrastructure projects in Dubai. RTA’s efforts are reflected in a host of projects undertaken in this field, and an impressive array of energy sustainability awards collected. The Big Project ME award is a quality addition to this record, as it is presented by a leading high-profile entity in the region.
“Over three years, RTA has completed 45 projects and initiatives relating to energy & green economy, and established the Green Economy Section under direct supervisions of RTA’s Safety, Risk, Regulation, and Planning Department to act as a reference for documenting all green projects and initiatives across RTA. It has also adopted a plan for saving power consumption in all construction projects and matters related to the infrastructure of the Emirate,” he added.
“Since inception, RTA has been making relentless efforts to conserve energy and natural resources and has played a pioneering role in introducing energy management system in all projects and operations. In 2013, RTA’s efforts had been rewarded by obtaining ISO 50001 certification as the first government entity to attain this accreditation in the region,” said BuShehab.
“RTA has charted out a comprehensive structure for Green Economy, rendering it the first government entity to accomplish this project in the region, which emulates RTA’s strategic drive to promote this global concept. It has also developed specialist strategies for energy and green economy aligned with relevant local, federal and global strategies.
“RTA attaches paramount importance to conserving the environment and saving power in all projects. Safety & Environmental Sustainability are part of RTA’s strategic goals and conform to the national initiative launched by our leadership in 2012 under the theme: Green Economy for Sustainable Development to build a green economy in the UAE. It is also aligned with the UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Plan 2021, Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, and relevant strategies & initiatives adopted by Dubai Government aimed at making Dubai an example to be emulated in the efficiency of power consumption and reducing carbon emission.
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