Moro Hub aims to incentivize and support private and public enterprises’ green practices, contributing to the broader efforts in achieving environmental sustainability
Dubai, UAE, 17 January 2024: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), presented a Green Certificate to Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling service provider; for hosting its major IT workloads on Moro Hub’s state-of-the-art Green Data Center. The Green Certificate was awarded to H.E Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower by Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman & Group CEO of Digital DEWA, at Empower headquarters in Dubai.
Moro Hub has acknowledged Empower’s strong commitment to green practices, recognizing the pivotal role that organizations play in contributing to environmental sustainability. By hosting its IT workloads at Moro’s Green Data Center, Empower reduces carbon emissions by approximately 35,371 kilograms of CO2 equivalent during the hosting period, contributing to conserving the environment for the generations to come.
“We are delighted to partner with Empower in their digital journey towards sustainability. By offering Green Certificates, Moro Hub aims to encourage and celebrate responsible environmental practices. The UAE, with its visionary leadership, is at the forefront of sustainable initiatives, and Moro Hub is honoured to play a role in supporting these efforts. Our joint commitment with Empower is a reflection of our shared values and a demonstration of the positive impact that businesses can make when they prioritize environmental responsibility. Together, we are contributing to a greener future and supporting the UAE towards a greener and environmentally friendly future,” said Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman & Group CEO of Digital DEWA.
Moro Hub’s Green Data Center is designed with cutting-edge technology and energy-efficient solutions to minimize its environmental impact. By choosing Moro Hub’s green infrastructure, Empower is aligning itself with the global trend towards sustainability in its line of industry.
“We are honoured to receive Green Certificates from Moro Hub, affirming our steadfast commitment to sustainability. We have always been committed to contributing to global efforts aimed at reducing carbon footprints, and as such our decision to move our major IT workloads to Moro’s Green Data Center was a natural fit. Through this association with Moro Hub, we are proud to set a precedent for responsible environmental practices within the district cooling services sector. The Green Certificates serve as a symbol of our ongoing efforts to innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility and we are confident that by associating together, we can inspire change and contribute to the realization of a more sustainable environment,” said H.E Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.
Empower’s commitment to sustainability aligns seamlessly with Moro Hub’s vision of creating a sustainable and technologically advanced ecosystem. This partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration in addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainability in the country.
About Moro Hub:
As part of 10X, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC) mobilised its innovation unit to create a new entity called Digital DEWA, which uses innovation in artificial intelligence and digital services to meet the current and future requirements brought about by the 4th industrial revolution. This entity required an innovative, agile data hub, and thus Moro Hub was established. Forming the backbone of Digital DEWA, Moro Hub was introduced to fulfil the need for an innovative and agile data centre. Through its purpose-built, industry-accredited data hub, Moro Hub uses its expertise, capabilities and alliances to contribute to the digital transformation of society. Trusted to secure, manage, and integrate data, Moro Hub is committed to providing value through customer-centric innovation, creating new opportunities now and in the future. For more info, please visit www.morohub.com.
About Empower:
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC, (Empower) was established in 2003 by Ruler’s Decree, with the objective of providing world-class District Cooling Services to Dubai and the region. From a modest beginning of its operations with a single temporary plant serving DIFC (the financial district of Dubai), Empower grew exponentially and became the largest District Cooling Services provider in the world by capacity within a span of a decade. Empower provides its services to a portfolio of world-class projects in Dubai such as Dubai International Airport, Dubai International Financial Centre, Business Bay, Dubai Healthcare City, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Meydan, Deira Waterfront, Blue Waters, Jumeirah Group, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Design District, Dubai Production City, Dubai Land Residence Complex and many more. www.empower.ae
