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Sustainable
Transport
Abu Dhabi Department of Transport
Sustainability Report 2009
Table of Contents
Sustainability Performance Snapshot 2009 ................................................................................................................................... 1
Chairman’s Message ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
The Department of Transport ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Abu Dhabi’s Transport System ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Sustainable Transport Framework .........................................................................................................................................11
DoT Sustainability Framework ............................................................................................................................................. 12
DoT Sustainability Ambition .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Achieving Our Ambition........................................................................................................................................................ 14
A Multi-modal Integrated Transport System ................................................................................................................................. 15
Surface Transport ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Aviation ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Maritime ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Government Excellence ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
Summary of Commitments and Targets ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix A – Scope of this Report .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix B – GRI Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 60
Appendix C – Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Appendix D – Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................... 63
About This Report
The aim of this baseline sustainability report is to effectively communicate that the Department of Transport (DoT) is now in
the process of implementing Sustainability Management and Reporting practices and thus is beginning to more fully measure,
understand and manage its environmental, social and economic impact. It is understood this focus will significantly alter and
enhance some existing strategies and help to demonstrate DoT’s commitment to engaging and responding to the needs of
stakeholders, and improved performance towards Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 which has connectivity, sustainability and integration
as some of its major underpinning themes.
We commit to producing an annual sustainability report in order to show performance and also to measure progress towards our
contribution and efforts in creating a more sustainable Abu Dhabi.
This report has been prepared using guidance from the leading international guidelines for sustainability reporting, the Global
Reporting Initiative’s G3 Guidelines. We self-declare this report to meet GRI Application Level B. This declaration has been
externally assured by the GRI and the report has qualified as a GRI Application Level B report.
If you have any comments, feedback or questions regarding this report, we encourage you to get in touch with our internal
sustainability committee.
Department of Transport Headquarters
PO Box 20, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Email [email protected]
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Sustainability Performance
Snapshot 2009
Sustainability Performance Overview 2007 2008 2009
Surface Transport Sector
Length of main road under DoT mandate (lane km) 0 7514 7764
Total number of DoT operated bus routes N/A - 20
Total number of buses N/A 528 1028
Number of taxis N/A 3,121 4,934
Number of water ferries 0 0 2
Number of paid parking spaces N/A N/A 2,474
Number of parking violation tickets issued N/A N/A 13,811
Peak bus demand 0 120 370
Number of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) N/A 0 3
conducted on main road projects
Number of buses achieving Euro 4 emissions standards N/A 0% 48%
Number of buses decommissioned N/A 241 241
Aviation Sector
Destinations served by national carriers 53 60 68
Number of airlines operating 25 29 32
Number of passengers (inbound and outbound) 6,565,556 8,687,712 9,374,631
Average passengers per flight 80 93 92
ACI airport service quality 3.91 3.94 4.10
International airport ranking 39/97 51/127 45/140
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Department of Transport
Sustainability Performance Overview 2007 2008 2009
Maritime Sector
Number of detected/reported breaches in MARPOL - - 5
Number of port visits 2,452 2,490 2,123
Number of cruise ship passengers 42,017 71,467 90,004
Number of metric tonnes of freight 2,680,101 5,122,866 4,914,168
Government Excellence
Transparency: Sustainability reporting GRI level - - B
Number of employees 75 215 468
Emiratisation rate (%) 53% 42% 57%
Female employee rate (%) 24% 22% 25%
Number of outsourced employees 2 50 113
Average cost of training per DoT employee (AED) 1,741 4,500 7,122
Average hours of training per DoT employee (hours) 3.27 15.82 15.26
Performance assessments conducted 17% 12% 100%
Turnover 3% 5% 6%
Electricity consumed (kwh) - 5,914 8,079
Vehicle fuel from own fleet (litres) - - 404,000
Waste recycled (kg) N/A N/A 6,310
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Department of Transport
Chairman’s Message
With huge projects and developments being orchestrated in all corners of Abu Dhabi, especially in
recent years following the unveiling of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan, there is a greater need than ever
to uphold the proud heritage of the Capital and help conserve natural resources for generations
to come.
Abu Dhabi has all the components to be a truly world-class and modern Arab capital, with wise
and forward-thinking leadership, a fast-growing and strong economy that has bucked tough
economic times, a population with a dynamic and energetic way of life, and very ambitious future
plans, as envisioned in 2030 Vision.
We at the Department of Transport (DoT) are proud to be part of this grand vision set forward by
our leadership. Impressive and well-connected, the transport modes for the Capital have taken
into account every aspect and detail to help achieve Abu Dhabi’s vision to be a sustainable and
liveable city that can be the catalyst for progress and development in all sectors.
The DoT has worked closely with all stakeholders, and particularly with the Executive Council,
the UPC, and Municipalities and Abu Dhabi Police, to ensure that all transport infrastructure
plans and initiatives reflect Abu Dhabi’s “big picture” ambition to be the regional example for a
sustainable city. Yet, we also want to ensure that all transport infrastructure helps set up the most
secure, accessible and well-connected transport modes for residents and visitors.
Using the public buses, the planned metro, tram and railway, the bikes on their special bikeways,
or taking the healthier option of walking in shaded and cooled pathways, the people of Abu Dhabi
will soon see multiple and hassle-free transport choices that save them a lot of time, money
and headache in comparison with using their private cars. Furthermore, such transport modes
bring about huge environmental benefits, such as lower carbon emissions. Similar initiatives are
planned for the aviation sector and the DoT is in talks with key stakeholders for that purpose.
The “Sustainable Transport Report” underlines the DoT’s mission to help Abu Dhabi uphold its
heritage, culture and image as one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the region, while
highlighting the initiatives that translate the vision of the Nation’s Founder and the Abu Dhabi
Government to protect our natural resources.
Finally, I would like to thank all who have worked on this report and appreciate all your hard work
to achieve the Leadership’s goal of constructing accessible, secure, sustainable and convenient
transport infrastructure.
Abdulla Rashid Al Otaiba
Chairman
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Department of Transport
Our beginnings
Previously, Abu Dhabi’s transport responsibilities were handled by a variety of entities, across both the local and Federal
Government, including: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Municipal
Affairs (DMA) and the Sea Ports Authority (SPA).
Established by Law No. 4 in the year 2006 the newly created Department of Transport (DoT) was mandated to cover the entire
value chain and ensure fully coordinated planning in all aspects of Abu Dhabi’s transport policy and development in cooperation
with all relevant local, regional and international stakeholders. Law No. 5 issued in February 2008 also provided the DoT with
further roles and responsibilities as highlighted throughout this report.
Vision
To deliver an effective transport system that contributes
to the economic growth, quality of life and environmental
sustainability of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Excellence
Mission
Regulate, plan and develop an efficient and well-integrated
transport system that serves the public interest by enhancing Efficiency Commitment
mobility and delivering safe, secure and environmentally
responsible Aviation, Maritime, Public Transport and
Highways sectors.
DoT
Values
Role
1. Creating and delivering a world-class transport system
that supports Abu Dhabi’s broader social and economic Transparency Integrity
ambitions, and meets the Emirate’s needs for the future.
2. Developing a clear and appropriate allocation of
responsibilities between the various public and private
Cooperation
entities in Abu Dhabi involved in the delivery, supervision
and management of transport services.
3. Delivering cross-portfolio visibility and effective
information sharing between the public and private
sectors to ensure transport decisions can support and
influence real estate and industrial development in
other areas.
4. Creating an appropriate structure for the Department
of Transport to efficiently and effectively deliver the
Emirate’s transport vision.
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Department of Transport
DoT’s Contribution to Abu Dhabi’s Ambition
Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
Transport makes up two of the planned economic engines of Abu
Dhabi in 2030 (Trade and Transport, and the Aviation Industry).
Transport also facilitates the development and growth of a number
of other engines, such as the tourism industry or natural resource
extraction and transportation, as Abu Dhabi strives to create a diverse
and sustainable economy.
Plan Abu Dhabi and Plan Al Ain 2030
Core to the future development of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are
sustainability and connectivity. It is recognised that in order to ensure
consistent growth and liveability of the Emirate, a multi-modal,
integrated transport system will need to be developed, catering
for increases in population, and including the use of open spaces,
pedestrian and bike modes of transport as central to the creation of
a community based city.
DoT’s Commitment to Sustainable Development
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG)
As one of the founding signatories in the creation of the ADSG, DoT
has committed at the highest level of the organisation to help achieve
Abu Dhabi’s sustainability ambitions and lead in the implementation
of sustainable management and reporting practices.
The International Association for Public
Transport (UITP
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UITP launched a Charter on Sustainable Development in 2003 to
increase awareness within the sector on the importance of this issue
and to recognise the commitment of UITP members. The DoT is
currently a pledge signatory of the UITP Sustainability Charter and will
make a voluntary but measurable commitment to monitor, measure
and report on its performance in order to become a full member.
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Organisational Structure
In order to deliver on our role as a governmental department the DoT is split into 4 key operational Sectors; Aviation, Maritime,
Surface Transport and Support Services. Each sector has an Executive Director that sits on the Executive Committee and
each sector is made up numerous divisions with Division Directors reporting to the Executive Directors.
A number of cross functional divisions including Strategic Planning, Organisational Development, Environment Health and
Safety, Legal Services and, Public Relations and Communications also report directly to the departments Undersecretary
and Chairman.
Chairman
Internal Audit & Risk Management
Division Director
Undersecretary
Corporate Strategic Planning & Performance
Management Division Director
Organisational Environment Legal Services Public Relations
Development Health & & &
Division Safety Legislation Communications
Director Division Division Dvision Director
Director Director
Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director Executive Director
Aviation Sector Maritime Sector Surface Transport Sector Support Services Sector
International and Governmental Maritime Policy Integrated Transportation
Purchasing Division Director
Affairs Division Director Division Director Planning Division Director
Sector Facilitation & Aviation Maritime Development & Public Transport
Account and Finance
Standards Division Director Facilitation Division Director Division Director
Maritime Safety, Security & Human Resource
Policy Division Director Roads Division Director
Environment Division Director Division Director
Aviation Development & Freight Transport Administrative Affairs
Planning Division Director Division Director Division Director
Information & Communication
Technology Division Director
Sector Division
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Department of Transport
Abu Dhabi’s Transport System
Abu Dhabi’s current transport system can be broken down into three major sectors - Surface, Aviation and Maritime, with surface
transport separating into two further categories - Public Transport and Main Roads, with Freight being added in 2010.
DoT’s role and responsibilities vary from sector to sector as do the key stakeholders that DoT must interact with in order to deliver
on its ambitions.
Surface Transport Sector
Aviation Sector Maritime Sector
Public Transport Main Roads
1,028 Buses 3 airports
3 Ports
7,764 Lane Kms
Responsibility 4,934 Taxis 32 airlines
90,004 Cruise Ship
2,474 Parking Spaces
Passengers
2 Ferries 68 Destinations Served
DoT’s Role Regulator/Operator Regulator/Operator Regulator Regulator
Abu Dhabi Port Company
(ADPC)
TransAD General Civil Aviation
National Transport
Authority (GCAA)
Priority Bus Office Municipalities Authority (NTA)
Sector Specific Airlines
Maritime Security
Stakeholders Union Railways Abu Dhabi Police
Executive Council (MSEC)
Abu Dhabi Airport
Municipalities Company (ADAC)
Critical National
Infrastructure Authority
(CNIA)
Common Employees, Suppliers, General Population and Visitors, UPC, Developers, ADTA, EAD, The Executive
Stakeholders Council, Contractor and Outsourced Employees, The Environment
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