Dubai Carbon

What Dubai Carbon does

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) is a Dubai-based sustainability consultancy and carbon registry operating as a private, government-affiliated entity established on 18 January 2011 under an agreement between the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the United Nations Development Programme. It is co-located at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) Sustainable Building in Alquoz and led by a board chaired by H.E. Saeed Mohammed Ahmed Al Tayer, concurrently CEO of DEWA.

The company's core offering combines professional advisory services with a regulated asset issuance franchise. Advisory work covers carbon accounting (corporate and product footprints, MRV, GHG inventories at country, city, and community scale), sustainability reporting aligned with GRI Standards, sustainability strategy development, and solar PV advisory from feasibility through commissioning (including the SAFAQAT residential solar kit program under Shams Dubai). The issuance franchise is the company's defining structural asset: DCCE is the exclusive authorized issuer and treasurer of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) for the UAE, Morocco, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, and administers UNFCCC-issued Certified Emission Reductions, enabling clients to monetize emission reductions through Clean Development Mechanism, CORSIA, Gold Standard, and Verified Carbon Standard frameworks. Underpinning this is over a decade of self-aggregated economic and emissions data at country, industry, and sector level across the GCC, supporting country and city-level GHG inventory compilation. Supporting digital tools include a Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool, a Food Print Calculator, and a Ramadan Carbon Calculator hosted on TheSustainabilist platform.

DCCE generates revenue primarily through project-based consulting engagements (with disclosed project values ranging from AED 1.3M for the RTA multi-story car park solar project to AED 50M for DP World's 22 MW Solar Sunrise project at JAFZA), supplemented by I-REC and CER issuance and treasury fees, government-sponsored knowledge products such as the State of Green Economy Reports and State of Energy Reports, and training and capacity-building programs. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales and event-driven thought leadership: clients include government entities (Roads and Transport Authority, Hatta Residential compounds), large private enterprises (DP World, NAFFCO, Fitness Time), energy developers (ACWA Power), and oil and gas majors (ENOC). The company reports 150+ consultancy projects completed, 50 private and governmental clients served, and 860+ professionals trained in sustainability topics.

Name

Dubai Carbon

Legal name

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence

Website

https://dcce.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) is a Dubai-based sustainability consultancy and think-tank serving government entities and large enterprises with carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, market-based mechanisms, and solar advisory, anchored by exclusive I-REC issuance authority for the UAE, Morocco, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability & Carbon Advisory Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Compliance Carbon Market Verification & Accreditation (EU ETS/UK ETS/California/Regional) (EUABACAB), Credit Issuance, Serialisation & Retirement Assurance (Registry Integrity Checks) (EUABACAM)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Carbon accounting
• Solar advisory
• Carbon credit issuance
• Green economy reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Advisory and consultancy services for carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy development, and market-based mechanisms. Projects include solar consultancy, GHG inventories, and corporate sustainability reports. Revenue is project-based, typically ranging from AED 1.3M to AED 50M per engagement.
2. I-REC and Carbon Credit Administration: Issuance and treasury management of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) and Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) for projects in UAE, Morocco, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Provides standardized process for energy attribute tracking systems.
3. Green Knowledge Products and Publications: Turnkey project management for creation of Corporate, Local and Federal sustainability knowledge products. Publishes State of Green Economy Reports, State of Energy Reports, and sustainability publications for government and private entities.
4. Training and Capacity Building: Custom training programs, due diligence assessments, and research services in sustainability fields. Over 860 professionals trained in sustainability topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence is a sustainability advisory and think-tank that quantifies corporate and product carbon footprints, develops GHG inventories, and produces GRI-aligned sustainability reports for government entities and large enterprises across the GCC. It acts as the sole authorized I-REC issuer and treasurer for UAE, Morocco, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, and offers solar PV advisory from feasibility through commissioning alongside market-based mechanism (CDM, Gold Standard, VCS, CORSIA) and offsetting services using I-RECs and CERs. Supporting the advisory work are turnkey Green Knowledge publications (State of Green Economy, State of Energy) and online tools including the Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool, Food Print Calculator, and the SAFAQAT standardized solar kit program.

Product overview

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) operates as a sustainability consultancy and think-tank offering a portfolio of interconnected services focused on carbon management and green economy transition. The core offering includes Carbon Accounting (corporate/product footprints, GHG inventories), Sustainability Reporting (GRI Standards), Sustainability Strategy development, Market-Based Mechanisms (CDM, Gold Standard, VCS), Offsetting (IRECs/CERs), and Research & Education. Supporting tools include the Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool for stakeholder benchmarking and the Food Print Calculator for dietary carbon footprint assessment. The SAFAQAT Program provides standardized solar kits for residential and commercial PV installations. Knowledge products include annual Green Economy Reports and State of Energy Reports published in collaboration with government entities and UNDP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon Accounting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• DP World solar project produces 22 MW capacity, generating enough energy annually to power 4,600 homes
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• World Green Economy Organization (WGEO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2019Partnership in producing State of Green Economy Reports for World Green Economy Summit. WGEO spearheads the official publication of WGES, with DCCE as key collaborator in documenting UAE's green economy progress.
• PLC System S.r.lcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 November 2018Joint venture agreement signed with Italian renewable energy company PLC System to enable access to advanced photovoltaic solar panel systems for Dubai projects. Partnership aims to increase renewable energy resources to meet Dubai Clean Energy Strategy targets.
• Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2011Founding partner in establishing Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence. DSCE and UNDP co-founded DCCE in 2011 in presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. DSCE continues as the governing oversight body.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2011Co-founding partner in establishing Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence. UNDP co-founded DCCE with DSCE in 2011. Partnership focuses on climate action, low-carbon economy transition, and sustainability knowledge products.
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2011Dubai Carbon is shared with DEWA. DCCE is co-located at DEWA's Sustainable Building in Alquoz. Board member H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer is also DEWA's leadership. Deep integration with DEWA's sustainability initiatives including Shams Dubai.
• ACWA PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai Carbon registered Morocco's Khalladi Wind Farm (120 MW) as the first I-REC in Morocco. Dubai Carbon has issued I-RECs for multiple ACWA Power projects including Khalladi and additional wind farms. Partnership enables renewable energy project certification across Morocco.
• DP WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai Carbon provided advisory and project management for DP World's 22 MW solar project at JAFZA, enabling carbon neutrality certification for DP World's global headquarters. One of the first projects under SHAMS Dubai initiative.
• ENOC (Emirates National Oil Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerENOC featured as sponsor and client for Green Knowledge Products. Dubai Carbon developed 'Energy & Efficiency - The Story so Far' journalism product showcasing ENOC's resource management efforts since 2008.
• Empower (Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured sponsor for State of Green Economy Report 2019, contributing to UAE's green economy documentation and knowledge sharing.
• ENGIEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured sponsor for State of Green Economy Report 2019, supporting regional sustainability knowledge production and dissemination.
• Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured sponsor for State of Green Economy Report 2019, contributing to UAE's green economy documentation.
• World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai Carbon collaborated with WFZO on Green Free Zone Certification Programme, aligning free zones with UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote sustainable development in global trade zones.
• Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement signed in October 2018 to fast-track green investments into bankable smart city projects. Focuses on GGGI National Air Inventory Study and climate finance mobilization.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sustainalytics: ESG research, ratings, and analytics provider owned by Morningstar. Comparable to Dubai Carbon's benchmarking and stakeholder reporting offerings, though operating at a global scale and a different buyer (asset managers and corporates rather than governments).
• Environmental Resources Management (ERM): Global environmental and sustainability consulting firm with deep Middle East operations. Overlaps with Dubai Carbon on GHG inventories, ESG advisory, and climate strategy, but at much larger scale and with a broader environmental mandate.
• WSP Environment & Sustainability: Global engineering and environmental consultancy with sustainability advisory services. Competes for enterprise carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and solar advisory mandates, particularly with multinational clients operating in the GCC.
• DNV (Business Assurance): Global assurance and certification firm with established sustainability, GHG verification, and ESG assurance practices. Competes with Dubai Carbon on MRV, audit, and verification work and is increasingly active in the Middle East.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification body with sustainability assurance and verification services. Overlaps with Dubai Carbon on third-party verification, audit, and certification of carbon and renewable energy claims, with established MENA presence.

Direct peers

• South Pole Group: Global carbon credit developer and sustainability consultancy offering carbon accounting, advisory, and project certification. Directly comparable to Dubai Carbon's I-REC issuance, carbon accounting, and market-based mechanisms business, though operating globally rather than MENA-only.
• Carbon Trust: UK-based sustainability consultancy providing carbon footprinting, GHG inventory support, and net-zero advisory. Closely comparable to Dubai Carbon's carbon accounting and sustainability strategy practice, with a similar project-based model and government-backed origins.

Emerging players

• Greenly: Carbon accounting SaaS platform helping SMEs measure and reduce emissions. Comparable to Dubai Carbon's carbon accounting and calculator tools, with a stronger software-led, recurring-revenue model that represents a competitive threat and a possible partnership/investment angle.
• Persefoni: Cloud-based carbon accounting and climate management platform for enterprises. Competes with Dubai Carbon's enterprise carbon accounting and GHG inventory practice via a software-led approach, and a potential partner as clients in MENA digitize sustainability workflows.
• Verra: Operator of the Verified Carbon Standard and a major global carbon credit registry. Comparable in the market-based mechanisms space where Dubai Carbon offers CDM, Gold Standard, and VCS advisory, although Verra is a standards body rather than a consultancy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dubaicarbon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQw7y8KLAqpV7sqU33SIvJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dubai.Carbon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dubai-carbon-centre-of-excellence-dcce-
• Instagraminstagram.com/dubaicarbon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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