Emirates Steel, has gained the UK CARES Sustainable Reinforcing Steel certification for the production of continuously cast steel billets and carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete. Emirates Steel is the first steel maker in the GCC region to attain such independent accreditation.

The CARES scheme ensures that Emirates Steel adopts the highest product quality standards, as well as an advanced environmental management system. It necessitates product traceability from hot metal to delivery of steel products to construction sites as well as regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions, recyclability and efficient use of raw materials.

MR Mubarak Al Khaili VP of Commercial Strategy said that "In fact, what the certification implies is that we are using the processes and procedures registered with the Authority."

Mr Tariq Basandwah VP of Standards and Audit said that the UAE Government has succeeded in driving sustainability high up the agenda and legislation has come into force to support sustainability targets. It is our responsibility now to comply with legal requirements and standards.

Requirements for sustainable products are increasingly being adopted by construction industry customers. To achieve CARES sustainability certification products as well as quality and environmental management systems had to be assessed and approved.

(Sourced from WAM)