Synopsis: Emirates Steel Arkan, a prominent steel and building materials manufacturer, has joined ResponsibleSteel, a global initiative promoting socially and environmentally responsible net-zero steel production. This membership reflects their commitment to addressing industry challenges by developing and implementing best practices. Emirates Steel Arkan collaborates with industry leaders to drive sustainable steel production, combat climate change, and support a greener future.Article:In a significant move towards sustainability, Emirates Steel Arkan, a leading steel and building materials manufacturer, has become a member of ResponsibleSteel, a global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to responsible and net-zero steel production. This partnership underscores the company's commitment to environmental and social responsibility within the steel industry.ResponsibleSteel is a multistakeholder standard and certification organization that advocates for environmentally and socially responsible steel production. It provides certification for responsible steel products and promotes responsible steel policies on a global scale. As a member of ResponsibleSteel, Emirates Steel Arkan aims to collaborate on the development and implementation of best practices for responsible steel production and consumption.Saeed Al Ghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, stated, "By joining ResponsibleSteel, Emirates Steel Arkan reiterates its dedication towards environmentally sound and socially responsible steel production and underscores the pivotal role of partnerships in driving lasting positive change." This collaboration with industry leaders and experts aims to foster a forward-thinking steel industry that contributes to a greener and more sustainable future.Emirates Steel Arkan is already an active member of the Worldsteel Climate Action Programme and the Worldsteel Sustainability Charter. The company is committed to combating climate change within the steel industry and producing products that meet stringent environmental standards. Their products align with environmentally responsible programs such as the LEED Green Building rating system, the Abu Dhabi ESTIDAMA program, and the Pearl Building Rating System.The company has made significant commitments as a signatory of the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge and the Real Estate Climate Pledge. These actions highlight their ongoing dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship.Emirates Steel Arkan is actively driving the decarbonization efforts in the industry as part of the UAE's strategic initiative to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. They are leveraging innovation to create low-carbon products that can significantly reduce steel consumption in construction. For instance, the ES600 steel rebar, the first of many such innovations, can reduce steel consumption by 18-24 percent, depending on the scale of the project.The company has already made substantial progress in reducing carbon emissions. In 2022, they achieved a double-digit reduction in energy intensity and a remarkable decrease in emissions and emissions intensity. This was made possible by using 80 percent clean electricity, implementing carbon capture technology, and maximizing scrap metal utilization.Emirates Steel Arkan has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, marking a significant commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.Conclusion: Emirates Steel Arkan's membership in ResponsibleSteel reflects their steadfast commitment to environmentally and socially responsible steel production. Their dedication to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions sets a significant example for the steel industry and supports the UAE's strategic goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. By joining ResponsibleSteel and actively participating in global sustainability initiatives, Emirates Steel Arkan is taking meaningful steps towards a greener and more responsible future for the steel industry.
Synopsis: Emirates Steel Arkan, a prominent steel and building materials manufacturer, has joined ResponsibleSteel, a global initiative promoting socially and environmentally responsible net-zero steel production. This membership reflects their commitment to addressing industry challenges by developing and implementing best practices. Emirates Steel Arkan collaborates with industry leaders to drive sustainable steel production, combat climate change, and support a greener future.Article:In a significant move towards sustainability, Emirates Steel Arkan, a leading steel and building materials manufacturer, has become a member of ResponsibleSteel, a global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to responsible and net-zero steel production. This partnership underscores the company's commitment to environmental and social responsibility within the steel industry.ResponsibleSteel is a multistakeholder standard and certification organization that advocates for environmentally and socially responsible steel production. It provides certification for responsible steel products and promotes responsible steel policies on a global scale. As a member of ResponsibleSteel, Emirates Steel Arkan aims to collaborate on the development and implementation of best practices for responsible steel production and consumption.Saeed Al Ghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, stated, "By joining ResponsibleSteel, Emirates Steel Arkan reiterates its dedication towards environmentally sound and socially responsible steel production and underscores the pivotal role of partnerships in driving lasting positive change." This collaboration with industry leaders and experts aims to foster a forward-thinking steel industry that contributes to a greener and more sustainable future.Emirates Steel Arkan is already an active member of the Worldsteel Climate Action Programme and the Worldsteel Sustainability Charter. The company is committed to combating climate change within the steel industry and producing products that meet stringent environmental standards. Their products align with environmentally responsible programs such as the LEED Green Building rating system, the Abu Dhabi ESTIDAMA program, and the Pearl Building Rating System.The company has made significant commitments as a signatory of the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge and the Real Estate Climate Pledge. These actions highlight their ongoing dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship.Emirates Steel Arkan is actively driving the decarbonization efforts in the industry as part of the UAE's strategic initiative to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. They are leveraging innovation to create low-carbon products that can significantly reduce steel consumption in construction. For instance, the ES600 steel rebar, the first of many such innovations, can reduce steel consumption by 18-24 percent, depending on the scale of the project.The company has already made substantial progress in reducing carbon emissions. In 2022, they achieved a double-digit reduction in energy intensity and a remarkable decrease in emissions and emissions intensity. This was made possible by using 80 percent clean electricity, implementing carbon capture technology, and maximizing scrap metal utilization.Emirates Steel Arkan has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, marking a significant commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.Conclusion: Emirates Steel Arkan's membership in ResponsibleSteel reflects their steadfast commitment to environmentally and socially responsible steel production. Their dedication to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions sets a significant example for the steel industry and supports the UAE's strategic goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. By joining ResponsibleSteel and actively participating in global sustainability initiatives, Emirates Steel Arkan is taking meaningful steps towards a greener and more responsible future for the steel industry.
