The UAE's climate law applies to every business.
This is the strictest of the four rules. If you operate in the UAE — any size, including inside free zones — you must measure and report Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. There is no size exemption. Records are retained for five years and filed through the government's MRV platform.
Who it applies to
- Every business operating in the UAE — no size exemption
- Free zones are explicitly included
- Large emitters (0.5 Mt CO₂e+) must register with the National Register and get independently verified
- Scope 3 is expected to become mandatory from 2027
What your report must include
- Full Scope 1 & 2 emissions inventory
- Current and planned reduction measures
- Large-emitter registration details, if applicable
- Supporting evidence retained for 5 years
- Third-party verification for large emitters
Do you operate any entity in the UAE, including inside a free zone?
- Scope
- Scope 1 & 2
- Regulator
- MOCCAE · MRV platform (IEQT)
- Record retention
- 5 years
- Penalties
- AED 50k – 2M · double for repeats
Common questions
Who must comply with the UAE Federal Climate Law?+
Every business operating in the UAE — there is no size exemption, and free zones are explicitly included. Large emitters of 0.5 Mt CO₂e or more per year must also register with the National Register and be independently verified.
Which emissions does the UAE climate law cover?+
Scope 1 and Scope 2 today, filed through the government's MRV platform with supporting evidence retained for five years. Scope 3 is expected to become mandatory from 2027.
What is the UAE climate law compliance deadline?+
Full compliance was required by 30 May 2026. That deadline has passed — businesses that have not yet reported should build their Scope 1 & 2 inventory now.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?+
Fines range from AED 50,000 to AED 2 million, and they double for repeat violations.