Federal Decree-Law No.11 on Carbon Accounting

UAE’s New Carbon Accounting Law: What Federal Decree-Law No.11 Means for
Your Business

In April 2024, the UAE formalised its national climate goals through the Federal Decree-Law
No.11 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects. This landmark law introduces
mandatory carbon accounting services in the UAE and sets the framework for regulated
GHG measurement and emissions disclosure.

What the Law Requires

Businesses in high-impact sectors (energy, manufacturing, construction) must:

• Measure Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Report emissions in line with the UAE registry systems
• Participate in national decarbonization strategies

This is a decisive step in operationalising the net-zero strategy UAE by 2050.

Why It Matters

For businesses, this means carbon data must now be as robust as financial data.
Non-compliance risks regulatory penalties and business exclusion, especially for those
bidding on government contracts or supplying large multinationals.

At Orion Consulting Group, we provide:

• Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions assessment
• ISO-aligned carbon accounting services UAE
• Sustainability consulting for SMEs and large enterprises
• Enablement and training programs for in-house teams

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