At Emirates Driving Company, our strategy is firmly built around sustainability as a core pillar of our operations and services. We are committed to adopting best practices that support the UAE’s environmental goals. Reflecting this commitment, EDC has proudly achieved a AAA sustainability rating — the highest rating awarded by leading international agencies for exceptional performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
In line with this achievement, we have launched pioneering initiatives that bring our sustainability vision to life. One of these is the “Green Drive” initiative — a practical step towards promoting sustainable practices by offering the UAE’s first carbon-neutral driving training experience. This reflects our vision to protect the environment and contribute to the nation’s goal of achieving climate neutrality.
At Emirates Driving Company (EDC), we are committed to providing high-quality driver training while minimizing our environmental impact. As part of our eco-friendly initiatives, we’ve partnered with CarbonSifr, an innovative Abu Dhabi-based climate-tech company. Together, we’ve launched “Green Drive” – a groundbreaking program that ensures the carbon emissions from your practical driving lessons are measured and removed according to international standards.
By enrolling in “Green Drive”, you’re not just gaining premium driving skills; you’re actively contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for the UAE and beyond. It’s a free, eco-friendly add-on to our driving courses, automatically applied to all packages.
When you enroll in “Green Drive”, the emissions generated during your practical driving lessons are meticulously measured and removed through a certified, transparent process.
CO₂ Emission Calculation: Our climate partner, CarbonSifr, precisely calculates the carbon footprint of your practical lessons. This calculation is based on internationally recognized carbon accounting standards, considering factors like the type of training vehicle, fuel used, and the total distance driven.
Certified Carbon Removal: CarbonSifr then removes the measured emissions from the atmosphere by investing in internationally verified environmental projects. These regional projects are registered with leading global carbon standards, such as Verra, ensuring permanent and measurable carbon removal. This makes your practical driving lessons emission-free from a climate impact perspective.
Driving Towards a Greener Future: By choosing “Green Drive”, you play a direct role in supporting environmentally responsible driving practices. You contribute to a greener future and help advance the UAE's national climate goals, including our ambitions for net-zero emissions.
As a “Green Drive” student, you'll receive a special Certificate of Appreciation upon successful completion. This certificate acknowledges your valuable contribution to supporting clean, eco-conscious driving education and highlights your commitment to the planet.
Effortless & Free: “Green Drive” is an automatic benefit, completely free of charge, and requires no extra effort, tests, or tasks from your side.
No Changes to Your Training: Your driving lessons will follow the same world-class structure, duration, and standards you expect from Emirates Driving Company. The environmental benefit happens seamlessly in the background.
Vehicle Type: You are not required to drive an electric or hybrid car. “Green Drive” is designed to ensure that no matter the vehicle you learn in, its emissions will be calculated and removed.
Expanding Our Reach: Currently, “Green Drive” is applied exclusively for VIP package students in the car driving license course. We are actively working to expand this initiative to other vehicle types and packages in the future.
Drive the Future.
Remove the Emissions.
Introducing Green Drive — The UAE's first neutral driving experience.