EMSTEEL Group, the UAE’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials company, and, Tadweer Group, Abu Dhabi’s waste management and recycling services leader, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the use of alternative fuels and raw materials in creating green building materials. The agreement focuses on harnessing Tadweer Group’s production of Refuse Derived Fuels (RDF) and Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) in EMSTEEL Group’s plants, including their Al Ain Cement Plant and Emirates Block Factory.
Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO – EMSTEEL Group, commented: “As the UAE’s largest building materials manufacturer and the world’s first steel player to decarbonise its production, we are proud to partner with Tadweer Group and further integrate circular economy practices across our operations, promoting a more environmentally responsible and resource-efficient production process. This partnership allows us to reaffirm our leadership in reshaping the core of construction and manufacturing with sustainable principles, contributing not only to the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy, but to decarbonising the industrial sector at scale.
Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO, Tadweer Group, commented: “We are delighted to partner with EMSTEEL Group as we accelerate our efforts toward a sustainable future. At Tadweer Group, our commitment to decarbonising the sector goes hand in hand with our mission to transform waste into valuable resources and advance the circular economy. By working with forward-thinking organisations, we are implementing sustainable practices that are reshaping the construction and manufacturing landscape in the UAE. These efforts bring us closer to achieving our goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste from landfills, setting a new benchmark for environmental stewardship.”
The partnership aims to promote sustainable building practices by reducing waste sent to landfills, lowering CO2 emissions, and advancing the manufacture of green building materials. The MOU also includes feasibility studies, and further opportunities for knowledge exchange.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, EMSTEEL Group builds on a heritage spanning over a quarter of a century. The Group is committed to creating products, services and solutions to build a better world, in addition to driving global sustainability efforts through promoting a low-carbon supply chain in collaboration with it partners across the ecosystem.
As a leader in sustainable practices, Tadweer Group is expanding its local and international portfolio, with the creation of its subsidiaries and by forming global partnerships. The organisation also prioritises the incorporation of the values of the circular economy in its practices as part of its wider strategy and growth.
For more information on Tadweer Group’s projects and updates, please visit Tadweer.ae. Alternatively, please see a link here to the locations of the organisation’s Reverse Vending Machines, Recyclable Materials Collection Centres, collection points, and more
