Sustainability

Building responsibly. Operating responsibly.

Sustainability is not a separate programme at Etihad Rail. It is how the network is designed, built and operated.

Rail reduces emissions at scale. It eases congestion. It improves efficiency. And it supports the UAE’s long-term environmental and economic objectives.

By shifting transport from road to rail, the national network has the potential to reduce CO₂ emissions from the UAE’s road sector by up to 21% annually — equivalent to removing up to 8.2 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2050.

Sustainability at Etihad Rail is practical. Measurable. And built into daily operations.

Sustainability

Building responsibly. Operating responsibly.

Sustainability is not a separate programme at Etihad Rail. It is how the network is designed, built and operated.

Rail reduces emissions at scale. It eases congestion. It improves efficiency. And it supports the UAE’s long-term environmental and economic objectives.

Sustainability at Etihad Rail is practical. Measurable. And built into daily operations.

Sustainability

Building responsibly. Operating responsibly.

Sustainability is not a separate programme at Etihad Rail. It is how the network is designed, built and operated.

Rail reduces emissions at scale. It eases congestion. It improves efficiency. And it supports the UAE’s long-term environmental and economic objectives.

Sustainability at Etihad Rail is practical. Measurable. And built into daily operations.

What sustainability is designed to do

Like freight and passenger services, our sustainability approach is built around clear outcomes:

Reduce emissions at scale

Protect the UAE’s natural environment

Operate with strong governance and transparency

Create long-term national value

We believe sustainability succeeds when it supports performance, not when it competes with it.

What sustainability is designed to do

Like freight and passenger services, our sustainability approach is built around clear outcomes:

Reduce emissions at scale

Protect the UAE’s natural environment

Operate with strong governance and transparency

Create long-term national value

We believe sustainability succeeds when it supports performance, not when it competes with it.

What sustainability is designed to do

Like freight and passenger services, our sustainability approach is built around clear outcomes:

Reduce emissions at scale

Protect the UAE’s natural environment

Operate with strong governance and transparency

Create long-term national value

We believe sustainability succeeds when it supports performance, not when it competes with it.

Caring for the environment

Rail is one of the most efficient ways to move people and goods.

Compared to road transport, it produces significantly lower emissions per tonne of cargo and per passenger kilometre.

During construction and operations, environmental protection is treated as a design requirement, not an afterthought.

Caring for the environment

Rail is one of the most efficient ways to move people and goods.

Compared to road transport, it produces significantly lower emissions per tonne of cargo and per passenger kilometre.

During construction and operations, environmental protection is treated as a design requirement, not an afterthought.

Caring for the environment

Rail is one of the most efficient ways to move people and goods.

Compared to road transport, it produces significantly lower emissions per tonne of cargo and per passenger kilometre.

During construction and operations, environmental protection is treated as a design requirement, not an afterthought.

Measures include:

45 wildlife crossings for gazelles

16 crossings for camels

129 crossings for reptiles

More than 300 animals safely translocated

Locomotives meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Noise mitigation and environmentally responsible construction methods minimise disruption to surrounding communities.

Environmental protection is embedded in how the network functions.

Measures include:

45 wildlife crossings for gazelles

16 crossings for camels

129 crossings for reptiles

More than 300 animals safely translocated

Locomotives meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Noise mitigation and environmentally responsible construction methods minimise disruption to surrounding communities.

Environmental protection is embedded in how the network functions.

Measures include:

45 wildlife crossings for gazelles

16 crossings for camels

129 crossings for reptiles

More than 300 animals safely translocated

Locomotives meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Noise mitigation and environmentally responsible construction methods minimise disruption to surrounding communities.

Environmental protection is embedded in how the network functions.

Energy, water and circularity

At Etihad Rail, we believe that efficiency is central to long-term sustainability. Key initiatives include:

Increasing renewable energy use to 6% by 2027

Solarisation of Ghuweifat Freight Terminal, covering up to 85% of terminal electricity demand

Year-on-year water recycling improvements

Targeting 50% waste diversion from landfill by 2027

They are operational commitments we are proud to make.

Energy, water and circularity

At Etihad Rail, we believe that efficiency is central to long-term sustainability. Key initiatives include:

Increasing renewable energy use to 6% by 2027

Solarisation of Ghuweifat Freight Terminal, covering up to 85% of terminal electricity demand

Year-on-year water recycling improvements

Targeting 50% waste diversion from landfill by 2027

They are operational commitments we are proud to make.

Energy, water and circularity

At Etihad Rail, we believe that efficiency is central to long-term sustainability. Key initiatives include:

Increasing renewable energy use to 6% by 2027

Solarisation of Ghuweifat Freight Terminal, covering up to 85% of terminal electricity demand

Year-on-year water recycling improvements

Targeting 50% waste diversion from landfill by 2027

They are operational commitments we are proud to make.

Governance and accountability

Sustainability requires discipline.

Etihad Rail operates within a robust governance framework, with strong internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Clear oversight and transparent reporting ensure accountability across the organisation.

That’s because we recognise that operational credibility depends on governance credibility.

Governance and accountability

Sustainability requires discipline.

Etihad Rail operates within a robust governance framework, with strong internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Clear oversight and transparent reporting ensure accountability across the organisation.

That’s because we recognise that operational credibility depends on governance credibility.

Governance and accountability

Sustainability requires discipline.

Etihad Rail operates within a robust governance framework, with strong internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Clear oversight and transparent reporting ensure accountability across the organisation.

That’s because we recognise that operational credibility depends on governance credibility.

Being a responsible neighbour

Infrastructure operates within communities.

Etihad Rail has engaged more than 40,000 community members through forums and outreach initiatives to ensure the network delivers benefit while minimising disruption.

Sustainability is not only environmental. It is social. And it is long-term.

Being a responsible neighbour

Infrastructure operates within communities.

Etihad Rail has engaged more than 40,000 community members through forums and outreach initiatives to ensure the network delivers benefit while minimising disruption.

Sustainability is not only environmental. It is social. And it is long-term.

Being a responsible neighbour

Infrastructure operates within communities.

Etihad Rail has engaged more than 40,000 community members through forums and outreach initiatives to ensure the network delivers benefit while minimising disruption.

Sustainability is not only environmental. It is social. And it is long-term.

Emissions transparency for customers

Etihad Rail introduced the region’s first CO₂ Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates.

Powered by EcoTransIT, a globally recognised emissions calculation tool, the certificates provide verified CO₂e savings data based on internationally accredited methodologies.

They enable freight customers to:

Measure emissions avoided

Strengthen ESG reporting

Align with national climate objectives

Shifting freight from road to rail is now measurable. And the impact is transparent.

Emissions transparency for customers

Etihad Rail introduced the region’s first CO₂ Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates.

Powered by EcoTransIT, a globally recognised emissions calculation tool, the certificates provide verified CO₂e savings data based on internationally accredited methodologies.

They enable freight customers to:

Measure emissions avoided

Strengthen ESG reporting

Align with national climate objectives

Shifting freight from road to rail is now measurable. And the impact is transparent.

Emissions transparency for customers

Etihad Rail introduced the region’s first CO₂ Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates.

Powered by EcoTransIT, a globally recognised emissions calculation tool, the certificates provide verified CO₂e savings data based on internationally accredited methodologies.

They enable freight customers to:

Measure emissions avoided

Strengthen ESG reporting

Align with national climate objectives

Shifting freight from road to rail is now measurable. And the impact is transparent.