FARNEK Avireal, a leading Middle East facilities management company, has inked a partnership deal with Swiss-based myclimate to help private sector companies reduce their carbon footprint in the region.

As per the deal inked with the global leading carbon offset foundation, Farnek Avireal, will provide consultancy, advisory and carbon management services to help UAE companies reduce their environmental impact by offsetting carbon emissions and reducing or, where possible, replacing their use of fossil fuels.

“This initiative complements the Ecological Footprint Programme of the UAE, the aim of which is to develop environmentally friendly policies, reduce the UAE’s carbon footprint and move towards a sustainable future,” says Marcus Oberlin, general manager of Farnek Avireal Middle East.

The partners and clients of myclimate worldwide include large, medium and small businesses from across a range of industries. Among the many high profile international companies involved are Volvo, Virgin Atlantic, HSBC, Lufthansa and Hyundai.

Speaking about regional opportunities and their partnership with Farnek Avireal, Rene Estermann, CEO, myclimate, says: “We first attended the World Future Energy Summit two years ago in Abu Dhabi and witnessed great regional interest. In Farnek Avireal we have found a partner that we consider to be the market leading consultant in the UAE for carbon reduction and sustainability.”