Canon Middle East and United Arab Bank PJSC (UAB) have partnered to launch a tree-planting initiative that compensates for the environmental impact of UAB’s printing operations.
Through Canon’s Climate Project Contribution programme, UAB is offsetting emissions from its printer fleet’s ink, paper, and electricity consumption by investing in verified forestation projects. This initiative, which coincides with the 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum for which UAB is the Bronze Sponsor, marks Canon’s first implementation of a climate compensation programme in the UAE.
The programme calculates and compensates for greenhouse gas emissions through Gold Standard-certified environmental projects. At UAB, the current implementation covers a fleet of 90 printing systems that process three million impressions. Through this initiative, UAB has already achieved compensation for 20 tons of CO2 emissions, demonstrating measurable environmental impact.
The program offers financing for sustainable homes or electric and hybrid vehicles, marking a significant step in UAB’s journey toward promoting sustainable development.
Participating organisations significantly reduce energy consumption while advancing their digital transformation journey by implementing efficient, low-carbon products and intelligent solutions like uniflow. Canon’s climate compensation portfolio spans projects across multiple continents. Each project delivers measurable environmental impact, from innovative wind energy developments in India and Indonesia to transformative cookstove programs in Uganda that combat deforestation.
The initiative extends to ambitious reforestation efforts, with tree Plant programs flourishing in Germany, South America, England, and Switzerland. The initiative is certified by Gold Standard, the internationally recognized verification body, while Climate Partner provides independent authentication of all Canon environmental projects. This dual-tier validation ensures credibility in climate compensation efforts, adhering to ISO16759:2013 standards for carbon footprint measurement.
