Abu Dhabi: Arabian Gulf Steel Industries LLC (AGSI), the Abu Dhabi company specialised in manufacturing sustainable steel, announced achieving “Net Zero” at its steel plant in Abu Dhabi.
The commitment is part of the company’s strategy to enhance environmental responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.
The initiative also supports the strategic goal of achieving net zero by 2050, circular economy targets, and green industries.
AGSI is the largest steel recycling company in the UAE. Its facility produces 600,000 metric tonnes of steel bars annually from 100 per cent locally sourced steel scrap.
The company invests in carbon reduction technologies and continuously takes steps to fulfill its commitment to sustainability. It aims to align its emission reduction goals with the UAE’s national directives and the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology-driven initiative to reduce carbon in high-emission industrial sectors.
Sustainable economic future
Asam Hussain, CEO of AGSI, said: “We continue to take decisive steps to enhance the company’s efforts in green industries by using modern technologies and sustainable steel manufacturing processes, thereby supporting the UAE’s goals for a sustainable economic future.”
“Our net zero emission steel plant is a testament to our commitment to environmental management, supporting the UAE’s vision to become a regional hub for sustainable manufacturing.”
The company received the Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement from DNV in 2023, a global leader in auditing, confirming AGSI’s ability to achieve climate neutrality goals. Additionally, the company became the first steel producer to achieve carbon neutrality in compliance with the international standard PAS2060:2014, certified by DNV.
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