Under the support of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), Majid Al Futtaim Retail has pledged alongside 16 of its Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) partners at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28).
The pledge involved a joint effort to advance the forum’s Collaborative Impact Goals (CIGs), demonstrating a progressive step for the retailer in combining forces to deliver a sustainable future.
The event witnessed the attendance of Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, along with the FMCG partners.
Through this initiative, Carrefour and its industry partners are setting a benchmark for end-to-end sustainability operations, future proofing modern retail by ensuring a secure future for the planet and surrounding local communities.
According to the pledge, which entails three CIGs, Majid Al Futtaim and its Carrefour FMCG partners are mandated to commit to CIG 1, which targets Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Pledged members are committed to measure, report, and activate steps towards carbon emissions’ reduction of their respective products that sit on Carrefour shelves.
The joint efforts of members will aim to meet Carrefour’s target of eliminating one billion kilogrammes of CO2 by 2030.
CIG 1 is mandated for suppliers as part of Carrefour’s commitment to reduce the significant 93 per cent contribution of its Scope 3 emissions.
This aligns with Carrefour’s efforts to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain.
Following the mandatory goal, CIG 2 and CIG 3 are optional for parties to implement, which focus on sustainable packaging, healthier and more sustainable products respectively.
Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “As holder of the COP28 Presidency, the UAE has put food security at the top of the agenda.
“By day two, 134 nations endorsed the UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, ensuring that sustainable agriculture and food systems are embedded in future national climate action.
“But the private sector, including retail businesses across the UAE, have an important role to play in the fight against climate change and in helping us achieve our national Net Zero target by 2050.
“To see businesses commit to Collaborative Impact Goals and take significant steps to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions in their supply chains is welcomed.
“Majid Al Futtaim Retail’s pledge today is another important step towards a greener and more sustainable future.”
Hani Weiss, Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, said: “I would also like to extend my gratitude to Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, for recognising and trusting Carrefour’s proactive efforts in achieving our sustainability targets.
Showcasing its efforts in action, Carrefour has launched a store exclusively within COP28’s Blue Zone.
