Emsteel Group’s new TrueGreen™ initiative marks a significant step forward in regional eco-friendly steel manufacturing, integrating cutting-edge technologies and transparent data practices to meet stringent environmental standards and support the UAE’s climate goals.
EMSTEEL Group, the leading steel and building materials producer in the UAE, is now pushing the boundaries of sustainable steel production in the region with the launch of its TrueGreen™ initiative. This new sustainability brand consolidates decades of efforts aimed at decarbonizing the industry under a single, cohesive framework—highlighting the company’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and leveraging data to support environmental responsibility.
Building upon a legacy of pioneering climate-aware steelmaking in the MENA region, TrueGreen™ takes EMSTEEL’s commitment to green practices a step further. For instance, EMSTEEL was the first steel manufacturer in the area to earn ResponsibleSteel™ certification, a globally recognized standard for social and environmental responsibility. Even more notably, they conducted world-first trials with electric process gas heaters (ePGHs), which replace traditional fossil-fuel thermal systems with electrically powered alternatives—reducing carbon footprints in an industry that has long relied on energy-intensive fossil fuels.
Alongside these innovations, EMSTEEL has also been actively involved in regional projects showcasing advanced decarbonization methods. These include a collaboration with ADNOC’s Al Reyadah plant on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology, and a pioneering hydrogen-based steel production pilot with Masdar—renewable energy pioneer. Interestingly enough, this hydrogen pilot—the first in the Middle East and North Africa—uses green hydrogen to extract iron from ore, marking a significant step toward producing low-carbon “green steel.” The project has been successfully operational since 2023, and it moves well beyond the experimental stage, further establishing EMSTEEL as a regional trailblazer in sustainable steel manufacturing.
Right now, the company’s emissions intensity stands at about 0.67 tons of CO₂ per ton of steel—well below the global average of roughly 1.9 tons, as reported by the International Energy Agency. This is part of a broader 23% reduction in EMSTEEL’s total greenhouse gases from 2019 levels. These efforts align closely with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and its Nationally Determined Contributions, which, among other goals, aim to cut industrial emissions by 27% by 2035.
What really sets TrueGreen™ apart, though, is its focus on transparency and detailed data. Each batch of steel is accompanied by an independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), supported by sophisticated digital monitoring systems. Honestly, this tackles one of the key challenges in steelmaking—providing verifiable, batch-specific carbon emission data. With stricter regulations coming into play worldwide, like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which begins its transitional phase in 2023 and becomes fully enforced by 2026, companies need to provide precise emissions data or else face hefty fines. TrueGreen™ helps EMSTEEL’s clients meet these stricter standards with solid, auditable evidence, all while competing in a market that’s increasingly based on sustainability credentials.
And the proof of this is already visible in some major regional projects. For example, Aldar, one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest developers, used EMSTEEL’s low-carbon rebar to help build the UAE’s very first net-zero carbon mosque on Yas Island. The mosque aims for LEED Zero Carbon certification, reflecting a regional push to incorporate sustainable materials into mainstream construction. The hydrogen-fueled steel used here can cut emissions by up to 95% compared to regular steel, underscoring just how impactful green steel could be in reducing ’embodied carbon’—which, after concrete, makes up to 20% of a building’s embodied emissions. Innovations like these are essential tools for reaching ambitious climate goals.
EMSTEEL’s overall strategy to lower emissions includes plans for a 40% cut in its overall greenhouse gases from the Steel Business Unit and a 30% reduction for its Cement Business by 2030—using 2019 as a baseline. The vision is to achieve net-zero emissions across operations by 2050 through better energy efficiency, process improvements, and the adoption of alternative fuels and raw materials. Their ongoing work with Masdar and commitment to sourcing clean energy are all part of this comprehensive plan.
And, you know, EMSTEEL isn’t alone in pushing sustainable steel in the UAE. Another player, AGSI Green Steel, champions a different but complementary approach. They operate the Middle East’s first carbon-neutral, net-zero steel plant, which makes steel entirely from recycled scrap—locally sourced, no less. Because of this closed-loop process, waste is minimized, and emissions can be reduced by up to 95%, making a significant contribution to decarbonizing the region’s building sector, in tandem with EMSTEEL’s efforts.
Together, these initiatives are positioning the UAE as a regional leader in cutting-edge, sustainable steel manufacturing—combining hydrogen use, carbon capture, electrification, and recycling-based production. As the nation aims to cut emissions from its built environment by 79% by 2035, decarbonization moves like EMSTEEL’s TrueGreen™ will certainly be crucial.
In summary, EMSTEEL Group’s TrueGreen™ program sets a new standard for sustainable steel in the UAE and beyond. By integrating innovative low-carbon technologies with transparent data practices and strategic partnerships, the company not only pushes its own decarbonization forward but also offers the sector the tools needed to build a greener future. It’s pretty interesting, right? This approach really shows how industry players can meet stricter regulations while supporting regional growth and environmental responsibility.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://energynews.biz/emsteels-truegreen-push-tests-boundaries-of-sustainable-steel-in-the-uae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emsteels-truegreen-push-tests-boundaries-of-sustainable-steel-in-the-uae – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.emsteel.com/emsteel-announces-comprehensive-decarbonization-strategy-aligned-with-the-uaes-net-zero-by-2050-strategic-initiative/ – EMSTEEL Group, one of the GCC region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has unveiled an ambitious decarbonization strategy. The company aims to achieve a 40% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions in its Steel Business Unit and a 30% reduction in its Cement Business Unit by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year, with the ultimate goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. This strategy underscores EMSTEEL’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, the UAE’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), and the Paris Agreement. EMSTEEL is dedicated to driving industrial decarbonization in line with the UAE’s goal of a 27% reduction in industrial emissions by 2035 from 2019 levels. To achieve a significant reduction in its CO₂ footprint, the Group will focus on implementing key decarbonization strategies, including enhancing energy efficiency, incorporating advanced process optimization technologies, and utilizing alternative fuels and raw materials in steel and cement production. As of 2023, EMSTEEL’s total Scope 1 and 2 emissions stood at 4.5 million tonnes of CO₂, which is 23% below the baseline year of 2019.
- https://www.emsteel.com/press/emsteel-launches-truegreen-a-landmark-value-proposition-empowering-sustainable-construction/ – EMSTEEL Group has launched TrueGreen™, a strategic sustainability identity that unifies its decades of decarbonization initiatives. This new identity establishes industry standards for transparency and accountability in sustainable steel production. The launch follows a series of recent milestones, including becoming the first company in MENA to earn ResponsibleSteel™ certification and launching the world’s first pilot of electric process gas heaters in the steelmaking industry. These achievements build upon a long-standing history at the forefront of industrial decarbonization, from its pioneering CCUS Project with ADNOC’s Al Reyadah, sourcing clean energy, and launching the region’s first hydrogen-based steelmaking pilot with Masdar. These collective efforts have already delivered tangible outcomes, enabling Aldar to use EMSTEEL’s low-carbon rebar in the construction of Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero carbon mosque on Yas Island, a regional milestone that reaffirms the UAE’s leadership in innovation and sustainability. Through TrueGreen™, EMSTEEL equips developers, contractors, and financiers with internationally recognized sustainability credentials to meet emissions targets, strengthen bids in sustainability-driven tenders, and comply with international regulations such as the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). All TrueGreen™ steel products are accompanied by independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and supported by advanced digital monitoring systems that provide batch-specific carbon data, ensuring precision and accountability.
- https://www.emsteel.com/masdar-and-emirates-steel-arkan-to-develop-mena-regions-first-green-hydrogen-based-project-to-decarbonize-the-uaes-hard-to-abate-steel-sector/ – Masdar and Emirates Steel Arkan have partnered to develop an innovative green hydrogen project to decarbonize the hard-to-abate steel sector in the UAE. The pilot project, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North African region, is located in the Emirates Steel Arkan production facilities at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi. The project is currently in the installation phase, with electrolyzers already delivered to the site to help produce ‘green steel’, a premium product sought after by global manufacturers eager to meet their net-zero goals. Expected to be commissioned in early 2024, the project will demonstrate the use of green hydrogen – instead of natural gas – to extract iron from iron ore, a key step in steelmaking. As the first steel company in the MENA region, and among the pioneers worldwide to adopt green hydrogen for sustainable steel production, this project represents a major milestone in the region’s journey toward sustainable steel production. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and fostering strategic collaborations, Emirates Steel Arkan is spearheading the industry’s shift towards a more sustainable future, in harmony with the UAE’s strategic commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
- https://agsigreensteel.com/about-us/ – AGSI is the first carbon-neutral steel plant and net-zero steel manufacturing facility based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, certified by a leading global third-party assurance. The company is championing and accelerating the UAE’s path to Net Zero by 2050 and pioneering the most sustainable steel manufacturing across the Middle East. AGSI produces steel from 100% locally sourced recycled steel raw material for domestic building and infrastructure projects. This positions the company as the epitome of the circular economy through continuously recycling the UAE’s steel raw material and producing new steel in an emission-free process for the local built environment, while at the same time recycling and reusing all waste from operations. This continuous process creates an endless circularity of steel. The locally produced recycled steel is integral to suppressing carbon emissions and resource consumption. The net-zero steel products reduce carbon emissions by 79%-95% compared to the industry average for conventional steel-making. This represents a significant opportunity to decarbonize the built environment. Additionally, the 100% domestic scrap-based steel production is contributing to significant savings of CO₂ and lowering the country’s carbon footprint, helping decarbonize the UAE’s steel industry to a very low base.
- https://www.emsteel.com/press/emsteel-and-masdar-announce-success-of-pilot-project-using-green-hydrogen-to-produce-green-steel/ – EMSTEEL and Masdar have announced the successful start-up of a pilot project demonstrating the use of green hydrogen to produce green steel. The Abu Dhabi-based project, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North African region, uses green hydrogen to extract iron from iron ore, a key step in steelmaking. The pilot project is now fully operational and has successfully commenced the production of green steel. The renewable hydrogen produced by the project has been certified by Avance Labs, the hydrogen code manager accredited by the International Tracking Standard Foundation, in accordance with the recently released ISO 19870 methodology for hydrogen. This pilot project aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy, which promotes low-carbon hydrogen as a future clean energy source, constituting a significant milestone towards ensuring economic growth, sustainability, and energy security and a strategic step towards a sustainable future. The Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy complements the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy, which seeks to establish the UAE as a leading global producer of low-carbon hydrogen by 2031.
- https://www.aldar.com/en/news-and-media/aldar-becomes-regions-first-developer-to-use-hydrogen-based-steel-rebar-from-emsteel – Aldar has announced it will become the first developer in the Middle East and North Africa region to implement hydrogen-based steel rebar in a development project. Supplied by EMSTEEL Group, the steel will significantly reduce carbon emissions during the construction of Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero carbon mosque in Sustainable City Yas Island. The mosque, with a 1,595 sqm floor area and capacity for over 850 worshippers, aims to achieve LEED Zero Carbon certification, reaching net-zero carbon emissions in production and energy use through clean energy deployment, low-carbon materials—including hydrogen-based steel produced via low-emissions processes. The partnership between Aldar and EMSTEEL aims to champion innovation within the sector and accelerate the industrial transition towards sustainable construction. It will create demand for sustainable materials in the region, generating mutual value by recirculating the benefits within the UAE economy as part of the National In-Country Value (ICV) programme. Steel is the second-largest contributor to embodied carbon in the sector, following concrete, accounting for up to 20% of a building’s total emissions. The manufacturing of hydrogen steel has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% compared with conventional steel production.
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