EMSTEEL takes on co-chair role to drive global decarbonisation in the steel industry

EMSTEEL Group has been appointed as co-chair of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID), led by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The announcement was made during AFID’s event titled “Decarbonising Hard-to-Abate Sectors with Renewables: Accelerating Net-Zero Ambitions,” held at Climate Week NYC in New York City. This annual event brings together business leaders and policymakers to discuss policies and collaboration to achieve decarbonisation goals.

EMSTEEL will co-chair the global industrial alliance alongside Siemens Energy, taking over the leadership role previously held by TATA Steel.

Reducing carbon emissions

As co-chair, EMSTEEL aims to advance its commitment to global decarbonisation efforts by promoting a low-carbon supply chain in partnership with industry leaders. This appointment underscores the Group’s dedication to creating sustainable solutions and building a greener future.

Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, group CEO of EMSTEEL, said, "We are honoured to be co-chairing the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation. This prestigious position provides us with a global platform to further enhance the dialogue surrounding industrial sustainable practices for a sustainable future. We take immense pride in representing the UAE’s net-zero successes as a beacon for sustainable change across the global industrial landscape."

Aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, EMSTEEL has made significant progress in decarbonising its products and supply chain, achieving a 10% reduction in its carbon footprint year-on-year. The Group has been recognised globally for these efforts, being named a 2024 Steel Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) and as one of the five global steel producers taking concrete steps to decarbonise the steel value chain by the World Economic Forum (WEF). EMSTEEL has also been awarded the Sustainable Manufacturer Award by the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).

The Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation, supported by IRENA, aims to facilitate dialogue and increase collaboration among companies to develop and implement effective decarbonisation strategies. The alliance serves as a platform for exchanging insights, experiences, and best practices. UAE-based companies such as ADNOC, TAQA, and Tadweer Group are also key members of the alliance, representing the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions.