Abu Dhabi has unveiled MARSDNA, a pioneering digital tool that was specifically designed to aid organisations within the maritime sector to monitor, measure, and drive their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Maqta Technologies Group developed the tool and offers it for free on an easy-to-use platform. This will help deliver customized insights, detailed reports, and also recommendations for supporting the sustainability goals of the maritime industry.
An Easy Method to Track ESG
MARSDNA consolidates monitoring ESG progression by aggregating international benchmarks like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and metrics from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Available through the Abu Dhabi Mobility and Abu Dhabi Maritime websites, the tool requires an individual to fill out a form that it then uses to formulate recommendations that are unique and specific to the individual filling it out.
User Range
MARSDNA caters to SMEs which lack dedicated ESG resources but can leverage a solution while larger companies that are eager to scale their sustainability efforts. The tool will initially implement five key maritime value chain segments and will expand over time.
Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group,said, “We are proud to introduce MARSDNA, a pioneering tool with the potential to revolutionise ESG initiatives in our sector. By empowering local organisations with the resources and strategic framework they need to make meaningful gains in sustainability, we can uplift the whole of our maritime community, foster innovation, and set a global standard for progress.”
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Digitalisation as a Key Driver of Sustainability
Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO of Maqta Technologies Group, stated that MARSDNA exemplifies AD Ports Group’s commitment to promoting sustainable development through advanced digital solutions. She highlighted that digitalisation plays a crucial role in driving collective progress, enabling users to conceptualise and achieve their environmental goals.
MARSDNA is part of Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to position itself as a global leader in maritime sustainability. By offering free access to tailored ESG guidance, the tool strengthens sustainable practices within the sector, fostering innovation and progress.
Additionally, this initiative highlights Abu Dhabi’s commitment to environmental leadership, setting a global benchmark for sustainable practices in the maritime industry.