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
Don't Risk It
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
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.