Aligning with the UAE’s Net-Zero 2050 Strategy, the collaboration aims to facilitate decarbonization across the construction value chain by introducing green steel produced with certified renewable hydrogen. This green steel, sourced from the EMSTEEL Group and Masdar’s pioneering green hydrogen pilot project, sets a new benchmark for sustainable and responsible construction practices. 

Dec 17, 2024

EMSTEEL Group, UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer, has entered into a strategic alliance with Modon, a master developer known for vibrant and sustainable communities, making it the first real estate developer to use low-carbon steel in the UAE.

This collaboration underscores EMSTEEL and Modon’s vital role in driving the construction industry’s transition toward sustainability and decarbonization. 

Aligned with the UAE’s Net-Zero2050 Strategy, the partnership aims to facilitate decarbonization across the construction value chain in the UAE and the wider region by introducing green steel produced with certified renewable hydrogen. 

This green steel, sourced from the EMSTEEL Group and Masdar’s pioneering green hydrogen pilot project, the first-of-its-kind in the MENA region, sets a new benchmark for sustainable and responsible construction practices. 

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Ibrahim Al Maghribi, CEO of Modon Real Estate, said, “This strategic alliance not only underscores our commitment to sustainability but also positions Modon as a leader in the adoption of low-carbon building materials. By integrating green steel into our projects, we are taking a significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint and supporting the UAE’s green targets.” 

Saeed Alghafri, CEO, Emirates Steel, part of EMSTEEL Group, said, “With the recent launch of our green hydrogen pilot project with Masdar, we are elevating our utilisation of clean energy and laying the foundation for future implementation of clean hydrogen for green steel production at scale, contributing directly to the UAE’s net-zero strategy and national hydrogen economy targets. As the first steelmaker in the world to capture its CO₂ emissions, and the first steelmaker in the MENA region to demonstrate green hydrogen for green steel production, we believe that our partnership with Modon will play a key role in building on our efforts to decarbonize industry at scale. We are excited to continue exploring the potential that such ground-breaking partnerships can promise to the well-being of future generations.”