Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Thursday, March 21st 2013 [ME NewsWire]
ENPARK, a member of TECOM
Investments and a free zone business park dedicated to facilitating and
fostering the growth of the alternative energy and environmental
industries in Dubai, will lead a campaign for this year’s Earth Hour.
Earth Hour, an annual event held on
a global scale, was initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and aims to
reduce waste and energy consumption around the world by raising awareness of
global warming. Earth Hour 2013 will take place on Saturday, March 23 at
8:30pm.
ENPARK will celebrate Earth Hour by
switching off non-essential lights across TECOM Investment’s 10 business parks
for 60 minutes between 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Other planned activities include
lighting up an Earth Hour ‘60’ logo by placing candles at Dubai Internet City’s
Amphitheatre at 6:00pm. Dubai residents are encouraged to participate in creating
the ‘60’ logo dedicated to the initiative, which will help to raise awareness
about Earth Hour and its sustainability message. Participants will also be
asked to write personal pledges to save more energy.
Saeed Bin Ghubash, Director of
ENPARK said: “At TECOM Investments, every hour
is Earth Hour. Since inception, we have embarked on a mission to foster
economic growth but in an environmentally sustainable way. Our efforts are not
limited to Earth Hour and at every step we acknowledge the importance of
protecting the planet by conserving resources.”
Last December, ENPARK worked in
collaboration with Averda and Air Miles to roll out 15 new ReVa reverse vending
machines across TECOM’s business parks, making them the first free zones in the
UAE to provide the innovative recycling machines. ENPARK also marked the
United Nations’ World Environment Day (WED) 2010 with the launch of a light
disposal unit to recycle the electric bulbs and lamps in TECOM’s business
parks.
Saeed added: “The region is growing
at a rapid pace with infrastructure developments at an all-time high. New
industries are being set-up to support the expansion of various industrial
sectors and commercial hubs, which are powering Dubai’s growth. Factoring in
green initiatives into a company’s business plans is not only important for the
long-term good of the environment, but also for substantial returns on
financial investment. The Earth Hour initiative sends out an important message
of sustainability, bringing together both individuals and companies.”
Participation in Earth Hour is one
of a series of initiatives led by TECOM Investments since the launch of its
Sustainable Development Policy in 2006. Earlier this year, TECOM was recognised
as a 'Verified Corporate Hero' by the Emirates Wildlife Service and WWF ‘Heroes
of the UAE’ programme after delivering on its three environmental pledges,
which included developing and implementing a measurable strategy to reduce
carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy and water consumption by 10% each
over 12 continuous months.
In addition, ENPARK has received
high profile recognition, such as being included in the 'Company of the Year'
category at the Alternative Energy Awards 2008, for its significant role in
raising awareness about sustainability in the region. More broadly, ENPARK has
been widely acknowledged for its work towards achieving the UAE’s aspirations
to adopt greener practices and sustainability concepts.
During the celebration, ENPARK will
reward individuals committed to the Earth Hour initiative by handing out travel
prizes offered by Dnata. The event is sponsored by Arabian Radio Network and
Goumbook, the Middle East’s first Green Business Directory.
A number of other TECOM business
parks are participating in Earth Hour 2013, including: DuBiotech, Dubai
Internet City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Industrial City,
Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai Outsource
Zone and International Media Production Zone.
ENDS
About ENPARK
ENPARK, a member of TECOM
Investments, is a free zone business park dedicated to facilitating and
fostering the growth of the alternative energy and environmental industries –
with a view to helping develop a diversified, knowledge-based economy in line
with the UAE’s Economic Vision 2021.
ENPARK focuses on the energy,
renewable energy, green building, recycling, and solid waste management
sectors. It offers businesses within these sectors first-class technical and
community infrastructure – across any of TECOM’s portfolio of business parks in
Dubai – and it collaborates with key industry players, regulators, and
Government in an attempt to encourage greater partnership, innovation and
growth.
ENPARK is a home for companies
looking to identify, consolidate and capitalise on the significant
opportunities that exist in the domestic and regional markets of the Middle
East. More than 45 companies, from clean-tech start-ups to large energy
multinationals, now operate under ENPARK’s licences.
ENPARK has received a number of high
profile awards and been widely recognized for its work since it was established
in 2006. In 2012, ENPARK was awarded the “UAE Green Brand” and it was honored
in the ‘Excellence in Environmental Projects and Products – Future Projects’
category at the Offshore Arabia 2009 Environmental Awards. It was ‘Company of
the Year’ at the Alternative Energy Awards in 2008 for its role in raising
awareness about sustainability concepts in the region.
Contacts
ENPARK
Layla Haroon,
Bell Pottinger Middle East: +971 55
636 0425
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