FairSquare asked COP28 for any comments on the main findings of its investigation. A COP28 spokesperson responded:

“COP28 has investigated the claims you have made, based on the information you have shared. We are not aware of any breaches of Summer Working Hours on the site of this year’s Conference. COP28 works very closely with Expo City Dubai, the venue for the Conference. Both COP28 and Expo City Dubai have robust worker welfare policies and procedures and we have every confidence in their implementation. Our Assurance Standards require Contractors to develop and implement a Weather Working Plan detailing arrangements for working safely in the heat. All Contractors are required to monitor the Thermal Work Limit (TWL) via on-site calibrated weather stations, which take into account a range of factors including wet bulb temperature, dry bulb temperature, globe temperature and wind speed. Contractor plans include specific action levels and arrangements to be undertaken at each level.”