DTC Contribution to the UN SDGs and UAE National Goals

DTC aligns its ESG strategy with leading international frameworks to ensure its activities contribute to long‑term sustainable growth and shared social and environmental value. Through alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, DTC actively contributes to ten SDGs, reinforcing its commitment to responsible operations and outcomes that benefit people and the planet.

At the national level, DTC supports the UAE’s long‑term development agenda through alignment with We the UAE 2031, the country’s ten‑year roadmap focused on building a forward‑looking society, economy, and ecosystem. This alignment reflects DTC’s role in supporting national priorities while strengthening resilience and sustainable value creation.

Alignment with UAE National Goals (‘We the UAE 2031’) Related Key UN SDG DTC’s Specific Contributions
DTC supports economic growth by enabling mobility that underpins GDP expansion, tourism development, and the attraction of global talent.
  • Enables GDP growth and tourism through high‑volume taxi and e‑hailing services that support daily economic activity across Dubai
  • Supports decent work through structured driver engagement, transparent payroll systems, and digital work‑visibility tools
  • Invests in smart mobility infrastructure and digital platforms, including ERP systems, dashboards, and e‑hailing integrations
DTC enhances quality of life and social wellbeing by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transport while supporting employment opportunities.
  • Enhances public safety and wellbeing through road safety training programmes and partnerships with Dubai Police
  • Delivers large‑scale driver and employee development, including over 289,000 training man‑hours using digital and peer‑led learning platforms
  • Promotes inclusion through tailored mobility services for women and People of Determination, supported by targeted awareness and training initiatives
DTC contributes to global sustainability objectives through its long‑term transition to a fully electric taxi and limousine fleet.
  • Advances climate action through the phased electrification and hybridisation of the taxi and limousine fleet
  • Integrates climate considerations into planning through EV charging guidelines, energy preservation procedures, and environmental monitoring systems
DTC supports the development of a smart and integrated mobility ecosystem through digitalisation initiatives and strategic partnerships.
  • Builds a smart and integrated mobility ecosystem through digitalisation initiatives and strategic partnerships, including Bolt
  • Strengthens responsible resource use through fleet lifecycle management, parts reuse, waste segregation, and recycling partnerships
  • Enhances governance and transparency through digital driver systems, ICFR tracking tools, and ESG data platforms