Everyone in society plays a part!

Every individual contributes to and is responsible for the Footprint of the UAE. Breaking down the UAE’s Ecological Footprint can also help us identify to what extent different sectors of society are responsible and how these sectors can contribute to solutions. The graph below illustrates how much each sector contributes to the Ecological Footprint of the UAE. 

final demand breakdown

Information like this is very relevant for policy prioritization, as it helps us see which sectors of society contribute to our Footprint the most, and helps formulate plans that are targeted, effective and practical. 

Just as everyone contributes to the Ecological Footprint, everyone also has a role in the solution. That’s why the as part of the Heroes campaign, the Corporate Heroes aims to work with businesses and industries in the UAE to raise awareness and help them to reduce their contribution to the Ecological Footprint. To find out how you can become a Corporate Hero, please click here