RESEARCHJun 2025
Federal Decree 11/2024: What UAE corporates must disclose by 2026
A breakdown of mandatory climate disclosure requirements under the UAE's landmark federal climate law and the implications for listed entities.
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Orchestrating trusted intelligence
for a net-zero future
Serenade Climate was forged where the world’s sustainability standards were written. Trusted by 200+ businesses across the UK’s seasoned sustainability market, that expertise now meets the UAE’s ambitious enterprises and government, delivering net zero transition strategy, compliance reporting, and carbon intelligence through 82+ services.
Proven Global Rigour
Forged in the UK, Delivering for the UAE
Our climate transition methodologies were forged in the world's most seasoned sustainability markets. Developed through direct delivery of UK Government-backed programmes for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS), our approach combines rigorous engineering with deep policy and data science.
We bring this verified practitioner experience to the UAE, enabling enterprise and government clients to navigate emerging local mandates like Federal Decree 11/2024 while turning compliance into a strategic, investable advantage.
"Our methodology was forged in direct UK Government-backed programme delivery before being brought to the UAE market."
DESNZ Programme (UK Gov)
200+
Energy Assessments
Commercial energy audits delivered across manufacturing, hospitality, and service-sector portfolios.
Solar, HVAC & Efficiency
£2.5M+
Investment Pipeline
Bankable low-carbon investment pipeline identified and structured with viability analysis.
DEFRA Methodology
3.76 GWh
Annual Energy Savings
Annual energy savings potential quantified across the commercial portfolio.
Net Zero Alignment
717 t
Carbon Reductions
Verified annual emissions reduction potential (tCO₂e) identified.
Stakeholder Advisory
$450M+
Capital Supported
Energy and infrastructure investment activity supported during regional diplomatic engagement.
Regulatory Expertise
MPP
Policy Credential
Master of Public Policy (University of Birmingham) bridging academic and regulatory depth.
STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE
The UAE's Most Ambitious Enterprises Don't See This as Compliance. They See a Decade-Defining Advantage.
The enterprises moving fastest are not doing so out of obligation. They are doing so because carbon credibility now determines access to premium green finance, international supply chain contracts, and long-term valuation premiums. Align with UAE Vision 2040 and Net Zero 2050 now — and you don't just survive the transition. You lead it.
Federal Decree 11/2024 is not a future obligation — it is an active legal requirement with real enforcement. UAE state entities, ADX and DFM-listed companies, and industrial emitters are already being measured. The question is no longer whether your enterprise discloses. It is whether you disclose with confidence, or get left behind.
AED 180B+UAE Green Projects & Clean Energy Infrastructure Targets
USD 10B+Projected Annual ESG & Sustainable Finance Allocation
UAE Federal Climate & Industrial MandatesImmediate
Federal Decree Law No. 11/2024 & Cabinet Resolution 67/2024
Active legal obligations mandating climate-related disclosures, GHG reporting, and MRV targets for UAE corporate and industrial entities.
Key Services:GHG Inventories, Carbon Footprints, Decarbonization Roadmaps, MRV Design, Net Zero Strategies
Exchange ESG Mandates & Global Sustainability DisclosuresImmediate
ADX & DFM ESG Requirements & IFRS S1 & S2 Standards
Mandatory reporting on Abu Dhabi & Dubai exchanges, aligning listed companies with global IFRS S1/S2 climate risk and sustainability disclosure frameworks.
Key Services:ESG Reporting, Materiality Assessment, TCFD, Climate Risk, Scenario Modelling
National Decarbonization & Clean Energy InitiativesHigh
UAE Net Zero 2050 & Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050
National sectoral target alignment and Dubai's roadmap towards 75% clean energy by 2050, requiring energy audits, solar feasibility, and ISO 50001.
Key Services:Decarbonization Roadmaps, Solar Feasibility, RE Planning, Energy Audits, ISO 50001
National Carbon Credit Register & Sustainable Finance FrameworksHigh
UAE NRCC Carbon Registry & Green Economy Strategy
Regulatory frameworks governing regional carbon credit projects, Article 6 compliance, and access to premium green capital pools.
Key Services:Carbon Credit Projects, Registry Applications, Trading Advisory, Sustainable Finance Frameworks, Green Bond Advisory
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Select Practice Area
Climate Compliance, ESG & Reporting
Available solutions & services (showing top 3):
Federal Decree 11 / Cabinet Resolution 67 Compliance Audits
Ensures compliance with UAE national climate directives and protects against regulatory penalties of up to AED 2,000,000.
Advisory + Analytics + Institute
IFRS S1 Readiness Assessment
Evaluates reporting infrastructure to establish readiness for standardized international ESG disclosures.
Advisory + Analytics
IFRS S2 (ISSB) Climate Disclosures
Unlocks access to international green capital pools and satisfies stock exchange climate mandates.
Advisory + Analytics
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Serenade
Advisory
Advisory
Serenade Advisory delivers high-value sustainability consulting and transition strategy. We guide the region's largest enterprises through regulatory obligations and climate complexity.
From mapping net-zero transition pathways and designing governance frameworks to structuring green bonds and conducting climate scenario risk modeling, our advisory team brings rigorous UK decarbonization standards to the UAE market. We help you turn compliance pressure into long-term market leadership.
Transition Advisory Frameworks
Select an Advisory Pathway
Toggle between our Decarbonization pathway phases and Green Finance governance structures below to view our structured advisory methodologies.
Phase 1
Calculate carbon footprint & baseline
- Carbon inventory covering all 3 scopes of emissions
- Product-level carbon footprint assessment & lifecycle analysis
- Due diligence, verification readiness & carbon offset audits
Serenade Advisory Capabilities & Services
Climate Compliance & Reporting
Adaptation & Resilience
Decarbonization & Net Zero
Energy & Industry Decarbonization
Carbon Markets & Trading
Sustainable Finance
Supply Chain Sustainability
Serenade
Analytics
Analytics
Serenade Analytics is the data and quantification engine of Serenade Climate. We turn fragmented carbon, energy, and compliance inputs into audit-grade carbon intelligence.
Through continuous tracking from Scope 1 to Scope 3, automated calculations, and geospatial integrations, we engineer disclosure-ready compliance datasets and dashboards. We help enterprises transition from static spreadsheets to dynamic, living carbon ledger systems.
82+
Tracked services & data signals
Scope 1–3
Continuous emissions coverage
IFRS S2
Disclosure-ready outputs
Emissions trajectory — % of baseline
Analytics EngineSerenade Analytics Capabilities & Services
Carbon Accounting & MRV
Audit-ready baselines and tracking from Scope 1 to Scope 3.
Climate Risk & Intelligence
Quantify and model climate exposure and stress test transition scenarios.
Finance & Supply Chain Analytics
Evaluate portfolio emissions and supply chain risk signals.
SaaS Products & Demos
Deploy interactive tools for continuous monitoring and reporting.
Serenade
Institute
Institute
Serenade Institute is the education, capability-building, and research arm of Serenade Climate. We empower businesses with practitioner-led training, webinars, and coaching.
We deliver workshops on Federal Decree 11/2024 compliance, board climate literacy, and energy efficiency education, alongside publishing up-to-date white papers detailing the latest UAE sustainability dynamics. All courses are designed for the region's regulatory frameworks and led by active practitioners.
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UAE Climate Regulatory Masterclass
A deep-dive into Federal Decree 11/2024, Cabinet Resolution 67, and upcoming national climate policy — designed for compliance officers and sustainability teams.
Net Zero Strategy Bootcamp
A hands-on workshop taking participants from GHG baseline through MACC modelling to a board-ready Net Zero roadmap in two intensive days.
Carbon Markets Practitioner Certificate
Covers Article 6 mechanics, NRCC registry procedures, additionality assessment, and carbon project development for the UAE context.
IFRS S2 Disclosure Workshop
Practical session enabling finance and IR teams to prepare climate-related financial disclosures in line with ISSB standards and ADX exchange requirements.
Scope 1–3 Carbon Footprint & GHG Accounting Training
Interactive enablement on Corporate GHG Protocol standards, inventory boundaries, Scope 3 data collection, and auditing readiness.
Climate Scenario Modelling & TCFD Alignment Seminar
Equipping risk officers to model physical and transition climate risks, run climate VaR stress tests, and align corporate reporting to TCFD/ISSB standards.
Supply Chain Decarbonization & Supplier Awareness Program
Structured workshops designed to align vendors with Scope 3 decarbonization standards and establish responsible sourcing transparency.
Serenade Institute Capabilities & Services
Research & Publications
Training & Awareness
Leadership Forums
Knowledge Platforms
Coaching & Board Education
Research & Insights
DATAMay 2025
UAE Carbon Markets: Tracking the NRCC registry's first year of operation
An analysis of carbon credit issuance, project registrations, and trading activity since the UAE National Registry launched in late 2024.
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INSIGHTApr 2025
IFRS S2 readiness in the UAE: A sector-by-sector gap analysis
We assess climate disclosure maturity across banking, real estate, logistics, and energy using our proprietary IFRS S2 readiness framework.
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18JUL
WEBINAR
UAE Net Zero Regulation Briefing — H2 2025 Update
A live update on Federal Decree 11 implementation guidance and NRCC developments for Q3.
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04SEP
EVENT
Serenade at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025
Join our advisory team for an open panel discussion on UAE carbon market infrastructure.
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22SEP
INSIGHT
New Report: PCAF Financed Emissions Guide for UAE Banks
Our latest practitioner guide on calculating and disclosing financed emissions under the PCAF standard.
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10OCT
PARTNER
Serenade Climate joins the UAE Sustainability Council
We are proud to formally join the Council as a founding advisory member for 2025–2026.
Learn more →OUR PURPOSE
Engineering the UAE's path to a net-zero economy
The climate transition is the defining economic challenge of our era. Serenade Climate was founded to give UAE enterprises and government institutions the technical rigour, regulatory depth, and data precision they need to turn policy commitments into measurable results.
We work from first principles — combining engineering, policy and data science — to deliver solutions that are grounded in UAE law, aligned to global standards, and built to withstand third-party verification.
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