Environment track record of EGA continues to strengthen

Environment

Environment track record of EGA continues to strengthen

Environmental security is at the leading edge of all activities at Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA"). This commitment is demonstrated through the business's long-lasting objectives and values, which include a determination to "secure the environment anywhere we operate." As testament to this, the environmental initiatives implemented by EGA have actually made the company recognition on a regional and global level, with the most current example being The Emirates Appreciation Award for the Environment 2016, where EGA Jebel Ali Operations won in the large market category.

The award win acknowledges EGA management's belief in a sustainable business advancement approach, as explained by Abdulla Kalban (MD & CEO: EGA), "EGA operates a deep commitment to sustainability. We measure our horizons in years and generations, we work as guardians of the environment, and we go the extra mile. We consider this a financial investment in assisting us achieve our goal for a better future.".

Offering context to EGA Jebel Ali's most current award Kalban included, "From an ecological point of view, minimising damaging emissions and the adoption of world-class practices are main to all EGA's activities. The mix has caused substantial decreases in the company's influence on the environment, a number of which have set market standards.".

EGA Jebel Ali standards its Environment, Health and Safety ("EHS") performance against the very best companies worldwide and has actually achieved and/or enhanced environment efficiencies throughout all specifications. Noteworthy environmental initiatives and accomplishments from EGA's Dubai-based smelter consist of:.

- The design of a small solar field that generates enough renewable energy to power the requirements of the EGA Jebel Ali residential area throughout daytime hours.

- The close tracking of Greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions in association with the International Aluminium Institute ("IAI") to make sure levels comply with worldwide requirements. Efforts that have actually straight impacted GHG emissions consist of: the GTX task, Evaporative Cooling project, Potline AE Frequency/Duration Reduction efforts, Regenerative Burners CDM task and the Compressed Air System Optimization project.

- Over the past 35 years, EGA Jebel Ali has developed sophisticated decrease cell innovations (DX and DX+) that not only increase productivity but likewise decrease the operations' influence on the environment through improved energy effectiveness and minimized emissions levels.

- The EGA Jebel Ali smelter has actually met or surpassed essentially all steps relating to the environment, particularly with regards to perfluorocarbon ("PFC") emissions.

- Demonstrating its pioneering position, EGA Jebel Ali was the very first aluminium smelter in the Gulf area to establish and execute a detailed Carbon Management Method and CDM jobs.

- EGA Jebel Ali's dedicated Waste Management department thoroughly follows "Minimize, Recycle and Recycle" principles whereby all process waste is various, recycled and sold. In addition, all workers are informed on the value of waste management through on-going awareness initiatives.

- EGA Jebel Ali has actually implemented global finest Environment, Health, Safety, Fire and Security ("EHSFS") Management systems and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 29990, ISO 50001 as well as holding OHSAS 18001 certification.

- EGA Jebel Ali's equipments have been declared ideal for sustainable structure practices, according to the requirements defined by the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ("LEED") rating system and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Nachhaltiges Bauen ("DGNB", the German Sustainable Building Council).

- EGA Jebel Ali is a creator member of the Gulf Aluminium Council ("GAC") and has agents on the Council's EHS committees. Being a member allows the aluminium company to benchmark its activities in line with finest practice.

- The smelter is likewise an active member of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy ("DSCE") and has whole-heartedly embraced the directives and procedures of DSCE in support of the Dubai Government's efforts to minimize energy intake in Dubai and in fulfilment of the Emirate's 2030 Energy Strategy.

- A member of UNESCO since 2004, EGA actively supports UNESCO's "Rashid the Recycler" ecological education program and regional workplace.

- Since 1997, the business has been an active member of the Emirates Environmental Group ("EEG"), a non-profit organisation that supports sustainable improvement for Dubai and the UAE.

The Emirates Appreciation Award for the Environment is a biennial award program organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment to acknowledge and promote the values of sustainable living and environmentally mindful efforts in the UAE neighborhood. The award program is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai).