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15 companies to join newly-formed Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group
As many as fifteen establishments in the capital announced their commitment to the principles of sustainability on Monday, with the formation of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group.
- Staff Report
- Published: 15:57 June 30, 2008
Abu Dhabi: As many as fifteen establishments in the capital announced their commitment to the principles of sustainability on Monday, with the formation of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group.
The invitation of Mohammad Ahmad Al Bowardi, the Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and the Managing Director of Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), to establish the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group met with high response from government establishments and private sector companies.
15 establishments declared their interest to join in this group to support the EAD's efforts in the development and implementation of standards and make use of the best suitable technology to enable the emirate to achieve the required change.
This will also enhance the companies' competitiveness in global markets in the near future supporting the government's objectives to become one of the best five governments in the world.
The group will consist of representatives of key sectors including oil and gas, real estate, construction and banks. They will participate in quarterly meetings to exchange experiences and identify targets and training needs in key areas for the implementation of sustainability.
Dolphin Energy, ALDAR Properties, Emirates Foundation, Soruh real estate, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, ADWEA, Health Authority-Abu Dhabi, the Higher Corporation for specialized industrial zones, Department of Municipal affairs, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Department of Planning, Economy and Department Transport are now members of the group.
"Abu Dhabi is keen to keep the balance between the fast development and the sustainability requirements," said Majid Al Mansouri, the Secretary General of EAD.
"We are all partners in working towards achieving economic and environmental sustainability and social development'', he said, inviting other companies to follow suit.
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