COP28 UAE invites domestic and international organizations to contribute by sponsoring or showcasing their solutions and projects that are vital to achieve net-zero ambitions and benefit global communities.

Organizations seeking to sponsor COP28 UAE will be required to submit their commitments to net zero and climate action as part of their sponsorship applications:

- International organizations interested in sponsoring COP28 UAE need to be a member of the Race to Zero pathway or will make a public Race to Zero pledge with credible net-to zero transition plans by 2030 and 2050 based on Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) relevant to the specific sectors.

- Domestic organizations need to be a member of Race to Zero OR (a) join the UAE’s Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge and (b) the Capacity Building Pathway. The Bar-To-Entry criteria will leverage the UAE pledge, and the planned Pathway will increase knowledge and build capabilities for their net zero pathway and just transition.

An independent strategic business partner will validate these commitments and accompanying evidence against the Race to Zero criteria. Sponsorship applications are then reviewed and assessed by the COP28 UAE Sponsorship Committee. The final decision on all sponsorship applications is made by the COP28 UAE Sponsorship Committee