4:19 pm - February 14, 2026
UAE-based Farnek introduces Emirates Carbon, a free, open platform enabling individuals and businesses to measure, manage, and offset their carbon footprints, supporting the country’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions and evolving climate regulations.
UAE-based company Farnek, known for its smart and eco-friendly facilities management services, has introduced an exciting new platform called Emirates Carbon. This digital tool is designed to support the region’s increasing focus on sustainability and climate action. And, interestingly enough, it’s free and open to everyone. It provides users with simple, yet powerful, tools to measure and manage their carbon footprints, and even gives direct access to verified carbon offset programs, certified carbon credits, and International Renewable Energy Certificates (or I-RECs, as some call them).
Now, Emirates Carbon isn’t just aimed at large corporations. It’s actually meant for a pretty wide audience—from individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and event organizers, to bigger companies that need more detailed carbon management solutions. Unlike those complicated enterprise systems you often hear about, this platform makes calculating Scope 1 and 2 emissions straightforward, including those emissions linked to travel or events. And for companies with more ambitious sustainability targets, Emirates Carbon integrates easily with CarbonTek—Farnek’s premium enterprise solution. CarbonTek tracks not just Scope 1 and 2, but also Scope 3 emissions, covering operations and supply chains. It offers advanced dashboards, analytics, and compliance reporting that align with international standards like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
The timing of this launch couldn’t be better, really, as it lines up with evolving regulations in the UAE, including the new Carbon Law and the upcoming national Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system. These regulations aim to boost transparency, compliance, and corporate accountability when it comes to emissions reporting. Farnek sees Emirates Carbon not just as a compliance tool but as a way to encourage voluntary climate leadership—helping organizations go beyond just what’s legally required and take proactive steps towards sustainability.
Another great feature is access to high-quality international carbon offset credits, certified by globally recognized standards like Verra and the Gold Standard. Looking ahead, the platform plans to include locally generated credits through the upcoming UAE National Carbon Credit Registry. This will open up regional markets for carbon trading, which is pretty important for supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goal. The idea is to motivate businesses and individuals to measure, manage, and offset their emissions credibly and transparently.
Emirates Carbon also supports key industries that are integral to the UAE’s economy, like real estate, hospitality, aviation, and finance. It makes it easier to organize carbon-neutral events, hotel stays, and travel—helping these sectors fulfill their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals more efficiently. According to Farnek, using the platform can boost the efficiency of emissions reporting by as much as 30%, which is a significant improvement, especially for organizations juggling complex data sets.
Integrating Emirates Carbon into broader sustainability initiatives is part of a larger effort within the UAE to establish itself as a regional hub for certified carbon markets and innovation in sustainability. This strategic push complements other climate commitments, such as those showcased during COP28. For example, the Radisson Hotel Group demonstrated real environmental leadership during the event by ensuring all guest nights in its UAE hotels were net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. They achieved this through purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (or iRECs) and certified carbon credits, including those supporting forest conservation projects like REDD+ in Borneo, Indonesia. Their approach shows how big companies are now combining operational efficiency with credible offsets to cut down on emissions.
Radisson isn’t just stopping with short-term initiatives either. The group is also focusing on longer-term goals—things like improving energy efficiency, electrifying buildings, saving water, and adopting renewable energy. Their aim is to halve their carbon footprint by 2030, which is a clear sign of how sustainability is becoming embedded into core business strategies. And this kind of industry shift is exactly what Emirates Carbon’s platform aims to accelerate.
With the backing of sustainability professionals, Emirates Carbon also offers expert guidance to help users reach carbon neutrality. It includes third-party verification and assurance pathways, which are crucial in today’s landscape of transparent and credible carbon accounting. Such trustworthiness is vital as companies increasingly see reliable measurement and reporting as key to their corporate responsibility and investor confidence—especially in the journey to net zero.
By providing tailored tools for carbon management and offsets, Emirates Carbon is addressing the rising demand for actionable climate tech in the UAE. This is a market where government policies, private sector innovation, and public awareness all come together to create climate-resilient economic growth. Farnek’s platform isn’t just helping organizations reduce their environmental footprint; it’s also positioning the UAE as a regional leader in sustainability and an innovator in developing local carbon markets.
In today’s fast-changing climate regulation environment, Emirates Carbon stands out as a user-friendly yet comprehensive tool that enables both businesses and individuals to take informed and meaningful climate action. It’s a significant step forward in line with the UAE’s ambitious Net Zero 2050 target and reflects a broader global move toward integrated, technology-driven sustainability solutions.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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- https://www.farnek.com/emirates-carbon-uae-launch/ – Farnek, a UAE-based smart and green facilities management company, has launched Emirates Carbon, a free, open-access platform offering carbon footprint calculations, as well as direct access to high-quality offset programmes, certified carbon credits, and International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs). Unlike complex enterprise systems, Emirates Carbon provides individuals, SMEs, and events with a simple way to calculate Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as travel- and event-related footprints. For larger organisations, the platform integrates with CarbonTek, Farnek’s premium enterprise solution that tracks full Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across operations and supply chains, providing advanced dashboards, analytics, and compliance reporting. The platform also offers expert-backed carbon-neutral pathways, guided by ESG and sustainability professionals, with seamless access to third-party verification and assurance for credibility and compliance. Delivered through a powerful digital ecosystem, Emirates Carbon supports the UAE’s new Carbon Law and its upcoming national MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification) framework, ensuring businesses can align with compliance requirements while taking voluntary climate leadership steps. Its offsetting options cover both internationally certified credits, such as Verra and Gold Standard, and, in the near future, locally generated credits once the UAE National Carbon Credit Registry is operational. Farnek launched the platform to support the UAE government’s Net Zero 2050 strategy, by empowering businesses and individuals to measure, manage, and offset their carbon footprint transparently. Emirates Carbon also helps corporations strengthen ESG performance and positions the UAE as a regional hub for certified carbon markets and sustainability innovation. Moreover, Emirates Carbon can improve the efficiency of reporting emissions by up to 30%. It supports carbon-neutral events, hotel stays, and travel, as well as hundreds of facilities, organisations, and individuals across the UAE and the wider Middle East. The platform scales across industries such as real estate, hospitality, aviation, and finance, accelerating corporate Net Zero pathways while underscoring the UAE’s reputation as a leader in sustainability and climate action.
- https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/corporate/media/press-releases/net-zero-nights-during-cop-28-in-uae – During the COP28 climate conference, Radisson Hotel Group ensured that every guest night between 30 November and 12 December 2023, in its entire UAE portfolio of 16 hotels, became Net Zero. This remarkable achievement was made possible through a two-fold approach: Renewable Energy certificates and Certified Carbon Credits. As part of its commitment to become Net Zero by 2050, Radisson Hotel Group introduced an innovative initiative called “Net Zero Nights”. During the pivotal 13 days of UNFCCC COP28 conference, the Group made sustainability the default option for all guests staying in one of its 16 UAE hotels by making their hotel nights Net Zero with regards to scope 1 & 2 emissions. During the COP28 conference, Radisson Hotel Group purchased Renewable Energy Certificates (iRECs) to neutralise the electric emissions associated with its hotels in UAE. Additionally, non-electric emissions were addressed through Certified Carbon Credits. The carefully selected carbon credits were from a REDD+ project in the 64,000-hectare reserve Rimba Raya in Borneo (Indonesia), dedicated to preservation of many endangered species, including the Bornean Orangutan. The project supports various community-based projects, operates under a Verified Carbon Standard and earned Triple Gold Validation under CCB standard for sustainable forest management. This project not only aligns with environmental objectives but also advances selected UN Sustainable Development goals. Radisson Hotel Group has activated a solid series of global sustainability initiatives defining its commitment to responsible tourism and aiming to contribute to standardizing responsible hospitality. Leading this effort is the Group’s commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050, following approved science-based targets in alignment with the Paris Agreement adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21). Radisson Hotel Group has introduced a series of measures, including greening hotel buildings, transitioning to renewable energy, and hosting carbon-neutral meetings to continuously reduce its environmental footprint. Three levers towards the Group’s Net Zero targets are green hotel buildings, by increasing energy efficiency, building certifications and electrification of installations, green energy with the transition to renewable energy, and green operations. As intermediate targets, the Group is aiming to halve its footprint by 2030. In the UAE Radisson Hotels hosts some green building showcases such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. The hotel is at the forefront of innovation with the installation of a thermodynamic solar system using solar panel blocks and a heat pump for hot water production. Another example is the Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis which has become LEED Platinum in April 2021, resulting in more than 22% annual energy cost reduction and an astonishing 50% water use reduction through the implementation of water saving techniques inherent to the certification. In other emirates, our Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah has also pursued water & energy savings by installing aerators in all guestrooms and a thermodynamic solar system comprised of a heat pump coupled
- https://www.emiratescarbon.com/about-us/ – Emirates Carbon, an initiative by Farnek Services LLC, is a leading provider of carbon offset solutions in the UAE, dedicated to helping businesses and individuals reduce their carbon emissions and make a positive environmental impact. Their mission is to accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy by providing innovative, accessible carbon offset solutions that make it simple for businesses and individuals to mitigate their carbon footprint. They offer services such as trusted carbon offset projects, UAE-based International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) trading, and carbon calculators and management solutions. Emirates Carbon works only with globally recognized carbon offset and I-REC projects to ensure the highest level of credibility and environmental impact. They provide tailored solutions to meet the sustainability goals of businesses and individuals and offer expertise in carbon abatement, energy management, and environmental compliance.
- https://www.emiratescarbon.com/ – Emirates Carbon is a platform that offers carbon offsetting solutions to help individuals and businesses reduce their environmental impact and support sustainable projects. The platform provides a free carbon calculator to measure carbon footprints from travel, energy use, events, and more. Users can select from a range of certified projects to offset their emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability. The platform also offers CARBONTEK, a state-of-the-art online carbon footprint calculation tool by Farnek, which measures carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, following the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG). CARBONTEK allows users to customize reports based on business operations and collaborate easily with multiple users from different locations. Emirates Carbon supports the UAE’s new Carbon Law and its upcoming national MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification) framework, ensuring businesses can align with compliance requirements while taking voluntary climate leadership steps. The platform scales across industries such as real estate, hospitality, aviation, and finance, accelerating corporate Net Zero pathways while underscoring the UAE’s reputation as a leader in sustainability and climate action.
- https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/radisson-hotel-group-welcomes-guests-during-cop28-with-net-zero-nights-lu0ygp4w – During the COP28 climate conference, Radisson Hotel Group ensured that every guest night between 30 November and 12 December 2023, in its entire UAE portfolio of 16 hotels, became Net Zero. This remarkable achievement was made possible through a two-fold approach: Renewable Energy certificates and Certified Carbon Credits. As part of its commitment to become Net Zero by 2050, Radisson Hotel Group introduced an innovative initiative called “Net Zero Nights”. During the pivotal 13 days of UNFCCC COP28 conference, the Group made sustainability the default option for all guests staying in one of its 16 UAE hotels by making their hotel nights Net Zero with regards to scope 1 & 2 emissions. During the COP28 conference, Radisson Hotel Group purchased Renewable Energy Certificates (iRECs) to neutralise the electric emissions associated with its hotels in UAE. Additionally, non-electric emissions were addressed through Certified Carbon Credits. The carefully selected carbon credits were from a REDD+ project in the 64,000-hectare reserve Rimba Raya in Borneo (Indonesia), dedicated to preservation of many endangered species, including the Bornean Orangutan. The project supports various community-based projects, operates under a Verified Carbon Standard and earned Triple Gold Validation under CCB standard for sustainable forest management. This project not only aligns with environmental objectives but also advances selected UN Sustainable Development goals. Radisson Hotel Group has activated a solid series of global sustainability initiatives defining its commitment to responsible tourism and aiming to contribute to standardizing responsible hospitality. Leading this effort is the Group’s commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050, following approved science-based targets in alignment with the Paris Agreement adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21). Radisson Hotel Group has introduced a series of measures, including greening hotel buildings, transitioning to renewable energy, and hosting carbon-neutral meetings to continuously reduce its environmental footprint. Three levers towards the Group’s Net Zero targets are green hotel buildings, by increasing energy efficiency, building certifications and electrification of installations, green energy with the transition to renewable energy, and green operations. As intermediate targets, the Group is aiming to halve its footprint by 2030. In the UAE Radisson Hotels hosts some green building showcases such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek. The hotel is at the forefront of innovation with the installation of a thermodynamic solar system using solar panel blocks and a heat pump for hot water production. Another example is the Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis which has become LEED Platinum in April 2021, resulting in more than 22% annual energy cost reduction and an astonishing 50% water use reduction through the implementation of water saving techniques inherent to the certification. In other emirates, our Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah has also pursued water & energy savings by installing aerators in all guestrooms and a thermodynamic solar system comprised of a heat pump coupled
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative is fresh, with the earliest known publication date being 23 September 2025. It has not appeared elsewhere, and there are no indications of recycled content. The report is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were found. The content is original and timely.
Quotes check
Score:
10
Notes:
The direct quotes from Muna Al Nahdi, Director of Sustainability & Consultancy at Farnek, are unique to this report. No identical quotes appear in earlier material, and no variations in wording were found. This suggests the content is original and exclusive.
Source reliability
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative originates from Farnek’s official press release, a reputable organisation in the UAE. The company has a longstanding presence and a skilled workforce of over 8,000 employees, delivering professional facilities management and security services across various sectors. This adds credibility to the report.
Plausability check
Score:
10
Notes:
The claims made in the narrative are plausible and align with Farnek’s previous initiatives, such as the launch of CarbonTek in 2023. The timing of the launch coincides with the UAE’s new Carbon Law and the upcoming national MRV framework, supporting the country’s Net Zero 2050 strategy. The language and tone are consistent with corporate communications, and the report includes specific factual anchors, such as dates and names, enhancing its credibility.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh, original, and originates from a reputable source. The claims are plausible and supported by specific details, with no indications of disinformation. The content aligns with Farnek’s previous initiatives and the UAE’s sustainability goals, enhancing its credibility.
