ZonesCorp, DNV Kema to promote energy efficiency

ZonesCorp, which runs industrial zones in Abu Dhabi has signed an MoU with DNV Kema Energy & Sustainability, to enhance its energy efficiency efforts and reduce CO2 emissions in its industrial zones.

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Published: Tue 11 Sep 2012, 11:12 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 11:58 AM

The Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp) held a seminar on Monday on energy efficiency for high energy customer industries to raise awareness among its stakeholders on eco-friendly practices. During the seminar, an MoU was signed by Abdulaziz Ahmed Bawazeer, executive vice-president, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Unit, and Mohammed Atif, managing director Kema Middle East Fze.

The event was attended by 60 leading management members from different investor operations within ZonesCorp, global experts in energy management, experts from the Regulation and Supervisory Bureau (RSB), Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) the Urban Planning Council (UPC), and Dutch Consulate Officials.

Abdulaziz Ahmed Bawazeer said: “ZonesCorp aims to create an industrial environment where world class techniques are applied and adopted while maintaining eco-friendly approaches.”

“Today, ZonesCorp took another step towards achieving its goal of setting Abu Dhabi as a leading destination on the international industrial map. The MoU signing with DNV Kema, reflects our commitment towards the UAE’s industrial sector. DNV Kema is well known for providing industries from all over the world with services to effectively bring down energy consumption and carbon output,” he added.

Mohammed Atif said: “The urgency for low-carbon societies is imminent in all regions in the world. As a globally leading provider of energy-rated advisory and, Testing, Inspections and Certification services with a long history with corporations, regulators, governments and utilities in the Middle East, we have broad expertise and experience in the field of sustainability and energy transition.”

haseeb@khaleejtimes.com


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