UAE Climate Law Takes Effect This Month: What Facility Managers and ESCOs Need to Know
May 8, 2025
This May 30th, the UAE's first federal climate law comes into force. Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024, aimed at reducing the effects of climate change, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s sustainability journey. For facility managers and energy service companies (ESCOs), it signals a shift from optional green initiatives to mandatory emissions management and reporting. At Amp, we see this not as a compliance burden, but as an opportunity to drive smarter operations and measurable results across your real estate portfolio.
What the Law Requires
From May 30, 2025, companies in sectors including hospitality, retail, offices, and industry will be required to:
Measure and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions regularly
Maintain a five-year record of emissions data
Submit plans for emission reductions and track their performance
Comply with national targets that will be updated annually
Potentially participate in carbon offsetting and trading frameworks
Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to AED 2 million, with doubled penalties for repeat offenses.
Why the Built Environment Is Under the Spotlight
Commercial buildings are among the UAE's largest energy consumers. The law names improved energy efficiency, clean energy use, carbon offsetting, and other strategies as core pillars of compliance. Facility managers are now expected to monitor, manage, and reduce energy-driven emissions from systems such as HVAC, lighting, and industrial equipment—not just to save energy, but to stay within a carbon budget.
How Amp Helps You Get Compliant, Fast
Amp’s plug-and-play IoT energy platform is built for this exact moment. We give facility teams real-time visibility at the equipment level, allowing you to:
Track electricity usage and emissions down to each breaker
Generate accurate emissions inventories using built-in calculations
Monitor performance trends and inefficiencies to support reduction plans
Easily export data for compliance reports
Align with upcoming carbon offsetting and trading schemes via quantified, verifiable reductions
We work with our customers to make emissions monitoring and reporting easy, reliable, and future-ready.
What You Should Do Now
If you’re a facility manager:
Begin gathering real-time energy and emissions data today
Conduct an emissions gap assessment across your sites
Start developing reduction plans and feasibility roadmaps
If you’re an ESCO:
Consider how IOT and data analytics can be a compliance-driven value-add in your client offerings
Explore partnership opportunities with technology providers to accelerate building decarbonization
Leverage platforms like our own to measure project outcomes with precision
Our Take
We believe this law is not just about compliance—it's about leadership. Facility teams that act now will not only avoid penalties but unlock significant cost savings, operational improvements, and long-term resilience. We’re here to support our community and partners through this transition. Let’s build a more sustainable built environment—together.