SEE Holding, the parent company behind The Sustainable City brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI), marking a key step towards advancing sustainable construction practices in the region.
The partnership will focus on incorporating low carbon steel in upcoming projects, strengthening SEE Holding’s commitment to achieving its net zero goals. Both entities will also explore opportunities to foster circular economy practices, focusing on recycling and repurposing steel products to reduce waste and environmental footprint.
The signing ceremony took place at SEE Institute, SEE Holding’s knowledge partner and the region’s first operational net zero emissions building, highlighting a shared commitment to environmental responsibility.
“Achieving net zero emissions requires a holistic commitment to reducing both embodied and operational emissions across every facet of the built environment. Our partnership with Arabian Gulf Steel Industries reaffirms our dedication to selecting materials that align with our net zero strategy while driving innovation in sustainable cities and communities. Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire transformative change in net zero construction practices across the region, redefining how sustainable infrastructure and cities are designed and built.”
The partnership goes beyond material selection, focusing on research and development (R&D) to innovate and refine techniques that boost the adoption of low carbon steel in construction processes. Both parties will collaboratively create new methodologies aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and mitigating embodied emissions in building projects.
Asam Hussain, Chief Executive Officer of AGSI, added that, “The partnership with SEE Holding represents a significant step forward by driving sustainable transformation in construction practices in the UAE. Our collaboration will ensure that we structurally embed demand for low-carbon materials to seize the opportunity of accelerating decarbonization of the hard-to-abate sector. Together, we are advancing environmental sustainability and driving positive economic and social impact.”
AGSI is the World’s first Carbon Neutral Steel Plant and Low Carbon Steel Manufacturing Facility based in the UAE. By incorporating 100 percent recycled low carbon steel, SEE Holding is committed to minimizing embodied emissions while upholding the highest standards of durability and strength required for modern construction.
AGSI’s facilities are designed to minimize waste and energy consumption, aligning seamlessly with SEE Holding’s vision for environmentally responsible urban development.
Furthermore, AGSI has signed an agreement with SEE Institute with a shared vision of advancing knowledge. Both companies will work together to unfold training programs for architects, engineers, and construction professionals, with an aim to raise awareness of low carbon steel benefits and boost its adoption across the sector.
The partnership will also prioritize performance monitoring, implementing robust reporting mechanisms to track environmental impact, measure emission reductions, and elevate project transparency.
