EWEC and Al-Futtaim IKEA Launch Clean Energy Partnership to Power Stores with Renewable Energy

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and Al-Futtaim IKEA, the leading Swedish home furnishing retailer in the region, have announced a strategic clean energy partnership to reduce emissions and advance sustainable business operations in the UAE.

Through this partnership, EWEC will provide Al-Futtaim IKEA with Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) to cover 100 per cent of the electricity consumed across its four stores in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), CECs are the only accredited instruments in Abu Dhabi that certify electricity consumption is sourced from renewable and clean energy generation. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Al-Futtaim IKEA’s efforts to reduce scope 2 emissions and operate in a more environmentally responsible manner.

The partnership reflects a growing movement among private sector leaders to align with national decarbonisation goals and contribute meaningfully to the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. As organisations increasingly seek to embed sustainability into their core operations, the use of CECs is proving to be a credible and transparent way to measure and verify clean energy usage.

Francois Brice, Executive Director of Commercial and Fuel Management, said: “Our partnership with Al-Futtaim IKEA highlights the critical role that corporate leadership plays in accelerating the UAE’s clean energy transition. By sourcing 100 per cent of the electricity for its Abu Dhabi stores from renewable energy, Al-Futtaim IKEA is setting a clear example of how environmentally conscious business decisions can support broader national sustainability targets. At EWEC, we are committed to enabling decarbonisation across all sectors by providing access to internationally recognised Clean Energy Certificates that support real emissions reductions and deliver verified environmental impact.”

Vinod Jayan, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim IKEA UAE, Qatar, Egypt & Oman, said: “The UAE is well underway to achieving its clean energy transformation, backed by ambitious visions including its Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero 2050 Strategy. We’re pleased to be partnering with EWEC in further contributing to the nation’s progress. EWEC has already, time and again, proven their dedication to a clean energy future, and therefore we are confident in the success of this partnership. 

We recognise how transparency and credibility are non-negotiables when it comes to truly implementing clean energy. And, that aside strong support from the UAE’s leadership, corporate leaders hold a critical responsibility in helping achieve wider missions through smaller, yet consistent actionable steps. Through this agreement, we look forward to continuing to make real progress and deliver verified impact.”

Issued by the DoE in units of one megawatt-hour (MWh), CEC certificates comply with the internationally recognised standards of the International Renewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) and verify ownership of the environmental and economic benefits derived from renewable or clean energy consumption.

CECs allow both companies and individuals in Abu Dhabi to make credible renewable and clean energy claims, measure progress against sustainability targets, and contribute meaningfully to the decarbonisation of Abu Dhabi’s economy.

This partnership marks another step in EWEC’s ongoing efforts to expand the adoption of renewable and clean energy across diverse sectors, supporting a wide range of organisations in aligning their operations with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative and the DoE’s Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi.

For more information on Clean Energy Certificates or to participate in upcoming CEC auctions, please visit www.ewec.ae/CleanEnergyCertificates or contact EWEC’s Clean Energy Certificates team at CleanEnergyCertificates@ewec.ae. 

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About Emirates Water and Electricity Company

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) is the sole procurer and supplier of water and electricity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. EWEC drives the planning, forecasting, purchasing, and system despatch services of water and electricity. EWEC fulfils these vital responsibilities through the short-term and long-term balancing of bulk supply and demand for distribution companies and authorities in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. EWEC is supporting the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of the UAE by enabling the reduction of cost whilst also providing the increased security of supply that comes from a cleaner, larger, and more integrated system.

EWEC is mandated to implement strategic initiatives that will achieve the 60 per cent clean energy target outlined in the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) Clean Energy Strategic Target 2035 for Electricity Production in Abu Dhabi, in addition to enabling the achievement of UAE Water Security Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy by 2050, and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. EWEC is accelerating Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s energy transition by diversifying the country’s energy mix through developing and deploying renewable and clean energy as well as low-carbon intensive water desalination capacities. EWEC is part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy. For more information, please visit www.ewec.ae. 

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About IKEA UAE

IKEA UAE, a member of Al-Futtaim group of companies, offers an extensive range of home furnishing products & accessories of good design, value and functionality. In the UAE for 30 years, the IKEA stores in Dubai Festival City, Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali, Yas Island and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi closely follow the popular self-serve and self-assembly concept which was conceived in Sweden over half a century ago. IKEA serves a wide choice of refreshments at the IKEA Restaurant and Café. The Customer Ordering and Collection Point in Al Ain offers residents easy access to well-designed products at a great price. 

Customers can also join the IKEA FAMILY loyalty programme to avail of great offers and extended services on every visit to the store. Toll free number for the world-famous brand is 800 4532 (800 IKEA). For more information visit www.IKEA.ae, www.facebook.com/IKEAUAE or @IKEAUAE on Twitter. 

About Al-Futtaim Group

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  

Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.   

Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organisation to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day. For more information, visit: www.alfuttaim.com 

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