ISLAMABAD: Aiwan-e-Sadr has become the first ever green presidency of the world as it has been awarded international certification of ISO 50001 Energy Management System.
Under a Green Presidency Initiative, President Dr Arif Alvi successfully cut the presidency’s energy consumption by 35 per cent in 2019-2021, according to a statement. Its energy use would be further curtailed by up to 50pc by 2020.
Green Presidency Initiative enabled Aiwan-e-Sadr to run solely on in-house Green Energy system and subsequently achieve Net-Zero building status.#GreenPresidency pic.twitter.com/23Ov8GL5ye
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 16, 2021
Aiwan-e-Sadr’s energy conservation and solar energy utilisation are equivalent to 3,154,750 KWh, saving Rs72.5 million to the national exchequer.
Green Presidency Initiative resulted in 35% cut in energy consumption of Aiwan-e-Sadr in 2019-2021. By 2022, up to 50% reduction in energy consumption is estimated.#GreenPresidency pic.twitter.com/K7xn2BQxDj
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 16, 2021
Moreover, the initiative equates to 3,144 tonnes reduction in green house gases and plantation of 142,909 trees.
Energy conservation and clean energy generation, under President Dr. Arif Alvi’s Green Presidency Initiative
equates to 3,144 tons reduction of Green House Gases and plantation of 142,909 mature trees.#GreenPresidency pic.twitter.com/nADGFZtwwA— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 16, 2021
After assuming office in 2018, President Alvi had envisioned a Green Presidency Initiative to cut down on the presidential secretariat’s energy usage and shift it to renewable energy source.
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