Abu Dhabi: Tadweer Group and EMSTEEL Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding 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.
According to Emirates News Agency, Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Tadweer Group, stated that by collaborating with forward-thinking organizations, they are implementing sustainable practices that are transforming the construction and manufacturing landscape in the UAE. These efforts are aligned with the goal of diverting 80% of Abu Dhabi’s waste from landfills, which sets a new benchmark for environmental stewardship.
Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL Group, emphasized that the partnership allows them to reinforce their leadership in integrating sustainable principles into const
ruction and manufacturing. This contributes not only to the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy but also to decarbonizing the industrial sector on a larger scale.
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 includes feasibility studies and further opportunities for knowledge exchange.