UAE Climate Law:
What Large Organisations Need to Know in 2025
The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects is now in force.
As of May 2025, companies operating in the UAE, including those in free zones, are legally required to measure, report, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These requirements are active today—and the penalties are significant.
If your organisation hasn’t already prepared, now is the time to act.
UAE Climate Law: Are You Ready?
The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects is now in effect—and enforcement has begun.
As of May 2025, all companies operating in the UAE, including those in free zones, must comply with mandatory emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction obligations.
Non-compliance is no longer theoretical—it comes with real financial consequences.
Whether you're a multinational, a regional enterprise, or a local market leader—if your operations emit greenhouse gases, you are subject to the law.
What You Must Do Under the Law
The law introduces new obligations for public and private sector organisations. Here’s what’s required:
Measure and inventory emissions regularly (Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 3 where relevant)
Submit structured emissions reports to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) using their approved formats
Implement emission reduction measures, such as energy efficiency, clean energy, CCUS, or offsetting
Maintain auditable records of emissions data for at least 5 years
Align with national sector targets for emissions reduction as part of the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 roadmap
Prepare for data verification and enforcement inspections by regulators
Fines range from AED 50,000 to AED 2 million per violation, with double penalties for repeat offenders.
If your systems aren't yet aligned, this is the time to act - before enforcement tightens and risk exposure increases.
Turn Compliance into Advantage
with Net0
Net0 is an enterprise AI platform purpose-built to help UAE organisations not only meet regulatory requirements, but gain a strategic edge through automation, intelligence, and scale.
We don’t adapt generic models. We build custom AI systems for sustainability. And we’ve designed our platform to meet the complexity and ambition of the UAE’s Net Zero agenda.
What We Deliver
AI-Built for UAE Sustainability
We design proprietary AI models trained on regional data—purpose-built to automate emissions tracking, decarbonisation strategies, and compliance with UAE climate law.
Automated, Large-Scale Data Collection
Whether it's thousands of invoices, live sensor feeds, or cross-system records—our platform automates data collection across your operations, eliminating manual work at scale.
Real-Time Carbon Measurement Across Scope 1, 2, 3 + Avoided Emissions
Calculate enterprise-wide emissions using real-time data, AI validation, and integrated logic for full visibility—including hard-to-measure Scope 3 and avoided emissions.
Actionable AI for Decarbonisation & ROI
Simulate interventions, prioritise high-impact actions, and model business outcomes. Our tools make decarbonisation measurable, manageable, and profitable.
UAE-Compliant Reporting - Always Up to Date
We automatically align reports with the latest UAE regulatory formats. Bilingual, auditable, and submission-ready—your disclosures stay future-proof.
60+ Configurable Tools + Custom Solutions
Deploy ready-to-use AI sustainability tools for rapid impact—or build custom platforms tailored to your enterprise architecture, no matter how complex.
Proven Track Record in the UAE
Net0 is not new to the region—we’ve been working alongside major organisations in the UAE to turn sustainability into performance.
We understand the regulatory landscape, local operational complexities, and how to align compliance with business objectives.
Here's what sets us apart:
Experience with UAE market leaders
We support Majid Al Futtaim, GEMS Education, and many others with AI-powered sustainability systems tailored to UAE operations.
Alignment with UAE policy and ministries
Our platform is built to comply with MOCCAE’s reporting requirements and is structured for seamless adaptation as new frameworks (like the carbon credit registry and emissions portal) are rolled out.
Arabic-language and dual-format reporting
We enable bilingual emissions reporting—essential for federal submissions—and ensure documentation is submission-ready for both local and national entities.
Local presence, regional support
Based in Dubai, we collaborate closely with implementation partners across the GCC and maintain active participation in UAE climate initiatives and government forums.
Transition your company in the long run
Measure emissions
Measure your footprint 10x faster with automated data collection, both from your own entities and your suppliers.
Reduce emissions
Utilise Net0's predictive simulation functionality to plan and execute on emission reduction projects.
Simplify reporting
Instantly view your group-level footprint with interactive dashboards, or generate compliant reports.
Reasons to choose Net0 for carbon accounting for the tech industry
The most comprehensive software for carbon accounting
An easy-to-use, cloud-based platform that makes carbon neutrality happen faster. No need for external consultants or expert knowledge. Go carbon neutral in days, not months
The best way to make carbon offsets
One-click access to 140+ global verified carbon offset programs. Instant certificates to display what you stand for as an ethical business. Everything you need to compensate for unavoidable emissions
Total automation
An automation-first, AI-powered carbon accounting platform that gives you a jump start to lead the race to net zero in tech
