Abu dhabi: ADNEC Group, a subsidiary of Modon Holding, has successfully received and redeemed its first International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), a significant achievement underscoring its commitment to sustainability. The certificates, produced by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, are governed by The International Tracking Standard Foundation, the founders of I-IREC.
According to Emirates News Agency, this certification confirms that since November 2024, all energy consumed by the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi has been sourced from clean energy. During this period, the venue hosted 166 exhibitions, conferences, and meetings, all powered exclusively by clean sources. This certification signifies that the venue used over 13,700 MWh of electricity generated entirely from clean energy sources, resulting in zero carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation.
This achievement was facilitated through a partnership with EWEC in 2024, establishing ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as the first and largest event venue in the Middle East and North Africa region to be powered entirely by clean energy. Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, remarked that this milestone underscores the Group's dedication to sustainability and its support for the UAE's vision for a sustainable future. The Group aims to achieve net zero by 2045.
The I-REC Certification was verified through the International Tracking Standard Foundation, a global leader in renewable energy schemes and sustainability claims. The certification assessed ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi's energy consumption from November 2024 to 30th April 2025, with a total of 13,703 MWh of electricity utilised from clean sources.
As a signatory of the Net Zero Events Initiative, ADNEC Group is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all business operations and event activities. The Group collaborates with international partners, event organisers, and stakeholders to develop best practices for sustainable event management, including resource optimisation and waste reduction.
In alignment with the UAE's national sustainability goals, ADNEC Group has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045, five years ahead of the nation's 2050 target. By leading in sustainable event management, ADNEC Group is helping to shape a more sustainable future for the events industry, Abu Dhabi, and the wider region.