DUBAI // The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) saved about 8,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide last year, claims the organisation’s director general.
Mattar Al Tayer, who is also the RTA’s Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, made the announcement at the third Energy and Green Economy Award.
RTA annually presents these awards to its partners in the government sector, clients and employees to reward those who come up with best ideas and practices contributing to the green economy and power-saving concepts.
Mr Al Tayer said the RTA has launched several initiatives aimed at conserving the environment, such as the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram projects, which are powered by electric power and at the same time contribute to reducing the use of private vehicles.
“Over the past three years, RTA has accomplished 45 projects, initiatives related to energy and green economy,” said Mr Al Tayer.
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